TDKR's Robin Almost Joined Batman in Main Continuity (But DC Stopped It)
The spunky Robin that thrilled readers in The Dark Knight Returns came extremely close to being Batman's partner in the main DC Universe, but sadly it wasn't to be. Thankfully, Batman and Robin writer Peter Tomasi has shined a light on what exactly happened.
The Dark Knight Returns was one of the most well-known comics of the '80s and is credited for helping usher in the modern age of comics. While the elderly Batman featured in the series restarts his war on crime alone, he isn't for long after he saves a young high school student named Carrie Kelley from a gang of Mutants. Buying a Robin costume, Carrie joins Batman as his newest sidekick and becomes one of the most important characters in Frank Miller's Dark Knight series. However, despite her popularity, it seemed she would largely be contained to Earth-31.
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All of that changed with Batman and Robin #19 by Peter Tomasi, Patrick Gleason Mick Gray, John Kalisz, and Carlos M. Mangual. After the tragic death of Robin in Batman Inc #8, Bruce Wayne discovers that Damian had been taking acting lessons from a college student who turns out to be Carrie Kelley. She appears for a few more issues, curious about Damian's sudden departure, but Bruce is able to ease her mind by telling Carrie the boy is studying overseas. Despite the focus she receives during the «Requiem for Damian» saga, Kelley suddenly disappears with nothing more said. It wouldn't be so out of the ordinary if it wasn't for the fact that the original solicited cover for Batman and Robin #24 featured Carrie alongside Batman and Jim Gordon. However, upon release Carrie was removed and replaced with Harvey Bullock. In response to a question about
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