Jason Todd

Jason Todd
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Creation & Design

Jason Todd was created to replace Dick Grayson as Robin, the sidekick of Batman. His character was designed to be more rebellious and troubled than his predecessor.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a street kid who stole the Batmobile's tires, Jason was taken in by Bruce Wayne and trained to become the second Robin. His early years were marked by his struggle to live up to Batman's expectations.

Character Development

Over the years, Jason Todd has evolved from a troubled sidekick to a complex anti-hero. His experiences with death and resurrection have shaped his worldview, leading him to adopt a more ruthless approach to crime-fighting.

Cultural Reception

Jason Todd's character has received mixed reactions from fans, particularly regarding his death and resurrection. However, he has become a beloved character for many due to his depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jason Peter Todd
Aliases:
Robin, Red Hood
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Batman, Teen Titans, Outlaws
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Acrobatics, Expert detective
Equipment:
Batarangs, Grappling hook, Firearms
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
DC Mar 1983

Batman #357

Batman #357
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1st cameo appearance of Jason Todd
2nd cameo appearance of Killer Croc
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is cited as the first full appearance of Killer Croc but there is no difference in his depiction as a gangster in a trenchoat and fedora as first seen in Detective Comics #523, released one month before #357. In Detective Comics #524, he is revealed to have crocodile features for the first time
It should also be noted that this version of Jason Todd is not visually accurate to later versions and his origin is retconned in Batman #408
CGC recognizes this issue as the first full appearance of both Killer Croc and Jason Todd
DC Mar 1983

Detective Comics #524

Detective Comics #524
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1st full appearance of Killer Croc
Batman #357 is commonly cited as Killer Croc's first appearance but he remains obscured in the panels unlike his full reveal in this issue
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Todd, in one panel, mentioned by name
DC Apr 1983

Detective Comics #525

Detective Comics #525
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3rd full appearance of Killer Croc
1st full appearance of Jason Todd
Many sources cite Batman #357 as Jason Todd's first full appearance even though his appearance is brief and he is not introduced by name
DC Dec 1983

Batman #366

Batman #366
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1st appearance of Jason Todd in Robin costume without Batman's permission
Jason Todd had red hair in previous appearances and admits to dyeing it black. This story was strangely retconned in Batman and Robin #5 (2009) with Todd claiming Bruce Wayne made him dye his hair black
DC Jun 1987

Batman #408

Batman #408
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Reintroduction and new origin of Jason Todd after Crisis on Infinite Earths reset the DC mainstream universe
1st appearance of Ma Gunn, the headmistress of a school that trains young boys to be criminals
DC Jan 1989

Batman #427

Batman #427
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"A Death in the Family" part 2
After the Joker badly beats Jason Todd with a crowbar, an explosion finishes him off but the fate of Robin was not decided until phone lines were opened to fans after this issue went on sale to determine the fate of Jason Todd
DC Jan 1989

Batman #428

Batman #428
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"A Death in the Family" part 3
Death of Robin, Jason Todd, killed by the Joker
Batman #427 ended on a cliffhanger that placed Jason Todd in the blast zone of an exploding warehouse
DC set up a poll for readers to cast their vote of whether Jason Todd should survive the blast by calling one phone number, or die by calling another
10,614 phone calls were made with Todd's death having been decided by only 72 votes more than the opposite outcome where he would've survived
DC had prepared both scenarios to go to print (tap cover and swipe to view unpublished pages)
DC Nov 2011

Red Hood and the Outlaws #1

Red Hood and the Outlaws #1
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1st team appearance of The Outlaws: Red Hood, Arsenal and Starfire
1st appearance of Essence, a mysterious woman who has a past with Jason Todd
1st cameo appearance of Ducra, mentor to Jason Todd
1st appearance of Crux (human form), a man who can turn into a monster as a result of genetic engineering
DC Sep 2025

Red Hood #1

Red Hood #1
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Jason Todd relocates to the city of New Angelique
1st appearance of Henrietta Forrest, a New Angelique Lieutenant
1st appearance and death of Royale
1st cameo appearance of The Tower, voice only
DC cancelled the Red Hood series following a social media post (tap cover and swipe) from writer Gretchen Felker-Martin that disparaged conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed the same day that issue #1 went on sale

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