Tim Drake (full name Timothy Jackson Drake)[4][5] is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, Tim Drake first appeared in Batman #436 (August 1989) as the third character to assume the role of Batman's vigilante partner Robin until 2009. Following the events in Batman: Battle for the Cowl, Tim Drake has adopted the alias of Red Robin.