Robin Costume - A DIY Guide

Completing the historic superhero sidekick duo, Robin in the preverbal yin to Batman’s yang. The original Dynamic Duo the Robin character was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson in 1940. Although the superhero identity of Robin has encompassed multiple apprentices of Batman (not all of them male either) the saga of this red and black caped crusader began with Dick Grayson. Initially created to attract a younger reader base, as a character Robin received positive reception by both critics and audiences alike. Starring in his first solo comic series by 1947, Grayson continued appearing as Robin in other DC comic series before branching off and becoming the independent hero named Nightwing. The character of Robin continued chronologically to be played by Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and finally Damian Wayne (and in some storylines Helena Wayne).

Creating your own Robin Costume cosplay will require you to choose the version of Robin that you want to emulate. Keep in mind that male and female Robin characters are equally cannon in the Batman universe.