A major character in the Batman comic book series and wider DC franchise has seemingly come out as bisexual in a recently published issue of Batman: Urban Legends.
Major spoilers for Batman: Urban Legends #6 ahead. You have been warned!
The Batman: Urban Legends series was originally released in March of this year and encompasses a wide range of Batman's supporting characters. Tim Drake, the third character to assume the role of Batman's Boy Wonder sidekick, has been a prominent feature of the series. Drake's Robin features in the story "Sum of Our Parts" a three-part tale written by Meghan Fitzmartin and illustrated by Belen Ortega. The story's third chapter concluded today with the reveal that Tim Drake is open to exploring his seeming bisexuality.
Speculation surrounding the character's sexuality had been discussed by fans since Batman: Urban Legends Issue #4, where Drake was seen to be feeling nervous about going to see an old friend. The character thinks to himself, "Why am I so nervous? It’s fine, you haven’t seen him in a while but he’s still the same guy”. Following this, Bernard Dowd arrives and fans are given another insight into Drake's thoughts. He thinks "It feels like it's been years, but he still looks.. looks.." the thought trails off as the two embrace in a hug. Little more light was shed in Batman: Urban Legends Issue #5 but fans definitely have more to go on with the recent release of Issue #6.
In the latest issue, fans learn more about Drake's sexuality in the final scene of "Sum of Our Parts" where he can be seen standing in a doorway next to Bernard. Barnard eventually asks him, "Tim Drake… Do you want to go on a date with me?". Drake responds, "Yeah… Yeah I think I want that." before the comic ends. Whilst it's uncertain where this relationship will lead, it's exciting for fans to see the character come out as LGBTQ+ following the string of speculation. With part 3 of the "Sum of Our Parts" concluded, fans will have to wait until December to pick up with Drake's storyline in Batman: Urban Legends #10.
TIM DRAKE OFFICIALLY BEING CONFIRMED TO BE BI (ITS CANON IDC) pic.twitter.com/8bXF85VZaO
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In addition to starring in Batman: Urban Legends, Tim Drake will also take up the mantle of Robin in the upcoming open-world, action RPG Gotham Knights which is being developed by Warner Bros Games Montreal. Dick Grayson, DC Comics first Robin, will take up the role of Nightwing in the game.
Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.