The second Robin, Jason Todd, did not have the smoothest of introductions. Famously killed off by a fan poll, he would not come into his own until years later, after his resurrection as the Red Hood.

“Batman has a new Robin, Jason Todd. Jason is a rash, impulsive and reckless kid with a troubled past, who Batman was certain could be molded into Gotham’s next protector. But can the Dark Knight save ...