DC's Absolute Batman Confirms Dick Grayson As The Worst Robin

Image via DC Published Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Jason is an award-winning journalist whose writing career dates back to when he developed the ability to use a crayon. He, most notably, worked previously as a "professional fan," as he likes to call it, at CinemaBlend, for which he wrote about anything and everything under the pop culture umbrella... especially Batman. His passion for the art of cinema began even earlier, stemming from repeat viewings of The Wizard of Oz. This initially led him to pursue a career in filmmaking -- and even work briefly in the industry as an extra in the straight-to-video family film, Alice Upside Down -- before deciding that his talents would be better served discussing and showing appreciation for the various forms of entertainment he is passionate about. Any fan of DC Comics can say that they have a favorite Robin. It has been nearly nine decades since Batman's most famous ally was first introduced, and the moniker has since been passed down between multiple (typically young and often orphaned) vigilantes. Ultimately, there really is no right or wrong answer as to which Robin is the best, as each of them possesses their own distinct and valuable s...