This paperback collects the Batman: Rite of Passage storyline and the Robin II: The Joker's Wild! storyline. The Batman: Rite of Passage storyline was originally published in the comic book series Detective Comics from July to September, 1990. It was written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle. This storyline deals with the history of Tim Drake.
The Robin II: The Joker's Wild! storyline was originally published in the mini-series Robin from October to December, 1991. It was written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Tom Lyle. This storyline is about Tim Drake's first conflict with the Joker without the accompaniment of Batman.
Issues
This paperback collects the following comic books:
- Batman: Rite of Passage:
- Detective Comics #618 (Part One: Shadow on the Sun)
- Detective Comics #619 (Part Two: Beyond Belief!)
- Detective Comics #620 (Part Three: Make Me a Hero)
- Detective Comics #621 (Part Four: Trial by Fire)
- Robin II: The Joker's Wild!:
- Robin II #1 (The Funniest Thing Happened)
- Robin II #2 (Tomorrow a Tragedy)
- Robin II #3 (...a Comedy Tonight!!)
- Robin II #4 (Chill Factor)