Holy I'm-Not-Who-I-Used-To-Be Batman!

"The First of the New Adventures..."

Batman #408 is more than advertised. It's not just the death of Robin. It's also a rebirth.

Welcome to the DC Universe - New Earth, 1987.

After the Crisis on Infinite Earths things were different in the DC Universe.

Some characters had drastic changes to their origins. Like Jason Todd.

That's right, he's no longer a Dick Grayson clone. He's got street cred. 

Speaking of Dick Grayson. Some characters had changes to their endings. 

Instead of a falling-out with Bruce, his career as Robin ends with a bullet.

How many times can Joker kill Robin?

Hey look! Its art from the ad.

Some characters essentially remained unchanged. If it ain't broke.

After a life changing tragedy as a boy

Bruce Wayne

Becomes the Dark Knight!

The Batman Strut -

This has got to be one of my favorite comic panels ever. Of course Batman knows the pimps and hoes.

Batman #408 (The New Adventures) June 1987

Writer: Max Allan Collins

Art Team: Chris Warner/Mike DeCarlo

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