10 Bizarre Discoveries From The World Of Batman
Between comics, cartoons, and movies, Batman is one of the most well-known American icons, one that has survived for 75 years. While many people think they know all about the character, a deeper look at his stories reveals facts and conclusions that are downright shocking.
10A Hacker Killed Robin
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Most Batman fans know about the death of the second Robin. Jason Todd, who replaced original Robin Dick Grayson, was viciously beaten by a crowbar-wielding Joker and was left to die in an explosion. His fate went into the hands of readers, who could phone in and vote whether the Boy Wonder lived or died. More people voted for “dead” than “alive,” and DC Comics killed Robin in the name of democracy. But here’s the catch: The vote was rigged.