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We wrap up my interview with Judd Winick by starting on his decision to bring back Jason Todd (the 2nd Robin) from the dead as The Red Hood, then move on to his work during the New 52 at DC, the animated shows he worked on, and finally get to his decade-plus work writing and drawing the Hilo series of books. But first, a remembrance for another comics book professional who left us too soon.

Graphic novel and original movie: Judd wrote both.

The Jeff Smith quote is particularly apropos, considering how he helped inspire the series.

The show that Judd created, mixing mythology and modern adventure. (Yes, he calls out Buffy as an influence…)

R.I.P. Peter David (wearing a “Multiple Man” t-shirt, another character he redefined)

In this recurring feature, we look at the various heroes that have replaced the original, and what happens to them after their tenure is over. Maybe it’s because he’s a sidekick and not (usually) a solo hero, but Robin is one of the few cases where the original never actually came back. Instead, we’ve had a parade of Robins, which we’ll discuss in this episode.

Some of you Dark Knight Returns fans may ask where Carrie Kelly is. However, with these “Replacements” episodes, I only stick to what is in mainstream continuity, and Carrie has never been Robin in the main DC Universe, which is why she is not included, and Stephanie gets the “first female Robin” title.

Pretty soon, Dick will have spent more publishing time in this costume than he did as Robin.

Spoilers: The answer is “No.” (But later, “Yes.”)

Featuring a new innovation for Robins…pants!

Jason Todd also wore this costume verrrrry briefly, but it’s most associated with Tim in this continuity.

Stephanie is also the only Robin to have a previous vigilante codename…Spoiler.

…and then forgotten. (Sorry Steph, you apparently didn’t make the cut for the Robin family photo.)

Welcome to Geektown Interviews: Judd Winick (Part 3; Finale)

Episode 58: The Replacements - Robin