Tim Drake's very first outing as Robin perfectly set up Scarecrow to be his arch nemesis.
Although many believe otherwise, Robin’s true nemesis should not be the Joker but the Scarecrow. This becomes apparent during the time period when Tim Drake struggles to prove himself worthy to join Batman. While Batman deals with a series of unexplained attacks with no apparent purpose or connection, Scarecrow eventually reveals himself as the mastermind behind everything and even shares details about his origin story.
In the Identity Crisis storyline, Batman and Gotham’s police force are stunned as a series of violent crimes hinder the upcoming holiday season, their only link being an ominous skull mask the perpetrators wear as they commit their heinous acts. Meanwhile, Tim Drake deals with the death of his mother and the reality of his paralyzed father while also seeking Batman’s approval.
This issue not only marks the first appearance of Tim Drake as Robin, but Scarecrow’s admission proves he’s a true Robin villain instead of just another of Batman’s villains. Although the various Robins all have a history with the Joker, especially following his hand in Jason Todd’s death, Scarecrow’s presence highlights the theme of fear throughout the storyline. It was the rush of causing fear to birds that led Jonathan Crane down the dark path to become the Scarecrow.
Although DC later gave Scarecrow a fear of bats, which seemingly connected him more with Batman, Jonathan Crane’s namesake may still invoke fear and discomfort but not for everyone. Although he is also drugged by Scarecrow, Tim pushes past his fear to do the right thing, proving he has the kind of bravery and dedication necessary to become Batman’s partner.
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