The grown-up ex-Boy Wonder, ready to go to work…
Hey, didja see artist Sean Chen’s moving paper puppets of Batman and Robin that emulate the opening credits of the 1966 Adam West TV show?
You probably did, judging by the huge response that post received. But if not, check them out here because they are far out!
Anyway, during my back-and-forth with Sean while putting that post together, I came across this wonderful piece he did of Earth-Two Robin in his original, Batman-inspired duds.
Dig this:
Sean makes adult Robin suitably tough, a worthy successor to his mentor. But with that slight smile, you know the laughing young daredevil is still in there.
Right. On.
The amazing thing is that Sean was unfamiliar with Earth-Two Robin until he got this commission.
Helluva rookie effort, I’d say.
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MORE
— These Moving BATMAN ’66 Paper Puppets Are the Coolest Thing We’ve Seen in a Long Time. Click here.
— THE GROWN-UP BOY WONDER: 13 Reasons to Love the Fab EARTH-TWO ROBIN. Click here.
June 16, 2026
If McFarlane doesn’t finally make this I’ll scream.
June 16, 2026
Agreed, Glenn, agreed!
June 16, 2026
Not likely with McFarlane losing the DC license at end of 2026. I hope I’m wrong and their last push are fan demanded figures like this. I’d buy more than one I suspect.
June 16, 2026
I gotta give credit where credit is due. I’ve never been a fan of the Earth 2 Robin costume. But I actually really like this picture. Thanks for the post!
June 16, 2026
Spot on! You did the Silver Age justice there.
June 16, 2026
That is Bat-tasticly awesome! Props to Sean on his dynamic rendition and thanks Dan for posting this E2 Robin love!
June 16, 2026
Was intrigued by the Earth-Two Robin since his JLA cover turn so many years ago. Nice to see a very cool alternative interpretation. And yes, I’m still intrigued.
June 16, 2026
The Earth Two Dick Grayson looked so much more like a grown man in this costume than he did in his later costume. In All Star Comics #58he looked like he had been de-aged since we last saw him.
June 16, 2026
Every time I hear someone bring up this costume, it is to deride it. I’ve never understood that, because I’ve always LOVED this look! So nice to see someone render it so lovingly…
June 16, 2026
That is without doubt the best depiction of the original grown-up Robin costume I’ve seen. It really sells it.