Plus, we technically aren’t made aware if he is gay, bisexual, or any sexual connotation at this point per Meghan Fitzmartin. It’s Tim Drake, the third Robin, who’s only been around since 1989. Therefore, to those trolls out there only reading the titles of so many articles, Robin is not gay nor has he “come out of the closet” after 80 years. So, what’s the big deal? Why are so many people angry about this? Heck, why are so many people excited about this? And, why does this seem to be so polarizing? Let’s dive in and check it out. Right or wrong, the premise of Robin’s sexuality has been in readers’ minds for decades. Now, truth be told, many have inadvertently been promoting the idea of a Robin (in general) being gay for years from slurs to ignorant jokes and even innuendos.

Some have trolled the heck out of this reveal while others have revered the “closet opening”. Many throughout the comic community have responded with comments on both sides of the spectrum. In Batman: Urban Legend #6 by DC Comics, writer Meghan Fitzmartin ended her current installment with Tim Drake accepting a date from his male friend Bernard. So, unless you live under a rock, the comic community had some big news this week.