Origin

Tim was little more than a toddler when attended the circus with his parents. In order to ease his wife's concerns that the circus might frighten Tim, Jack Drake asked to take a picture with the Flying Graysons, who were the starring act. It was here that Tim first met Dick Grayson. Soon after, Tim and his family bore witness to the murder of Dick's parents John and Mary, alongside Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne. Feeling sorry for Dick, Jack and Janet sent him a copy of the photo they had taken prior to the murder.A few years later Tim saw footage of Batman and Robin apprehending the Penguin. Robin performed a quadruple somersault, a rare manuver that only Dick Grayson and a few others could perform. After learning Grayson was the ward of Bruce Wayne, he came to the conclusion that Grayson was Robin and that of course Wayne was Batman. Tim continued to follow the adventures of the Dynamic Duo, as well as Grayson's becoming Nightwing and Jason Todd succeeding him as Robin. After Jason's death, Timothy began to take notice of a drastic and almost psychotic change in Batman's behavior, in which he became convinced that a replacement was needed.When Nightwing left the Titans for a short time in order to find himself, Tim followed him and was able to convince him that Batman needed help. However, where Dick intended to help Batman as Nightwing, Tim remained convinced that Batman needed Robin more. Dick ignored these pleads and raced off to help him mentor, only for both Dick and Bruce to be captured by Two-Face. Realizing that his idols were in danger, Tim donned the costume of Robin, at only 13 years old and with the help of Alfred Pennyworth, was able to rescue them. Batman, although extremely reluctant, accepted Tim as the new Robin on a trial basis after being convinced by the boy, as well as Dick and Alfred. He was trained over several months, first by Alfred, then Batman, and finally Nightwing.Unfortunately just prior to completing his training, the ruthless Obeah Man later captured Tim's parents during a trip to the Caribbean. Janet died and Jack was left with paralysis despite Batman's help. Batman began to reconsider Tim for the role of Robin, due to his fear that Tim was now motivated by anger, just as Jason had been. Tim, however, became more driven by his desire to do what was right, rather than petty revenge. After later saving Batman and Vicki Vale and defeating the Scarecrow, Bruce at last bestowed upon Tim the mantle of Robin, as well as a new costume.