Damian Wayne is Batman’s biological (genetically engineered) son. They were not introduced to each other until the boy was 10 years old. Damian was raised by his mother Talia and grandfather Ra’s Al Ghul (leader of the League of Assassins). Given this upbringing Damian wasn’t trained to think or act like a Robin traditionally should. He was bred to kill (he was primarily bred to kill Batman, but that’s another story). Upon meeting his son, Batman decides to take him in for a few reasons. For starters, he see’s tremendous potential in Damian. His skills are far beyond that of...

Tim Drake is probably the most level-headed and calm of all the Robins. While he possess the same tactical abilities as the others, what really sets him apart is his brain. With an IQ of 142, he is perhaps the most intelligent of all the Robins. Tim really shines by means of his technical savviness, having an incredible working knowledge of the technology at his disposal. He excels in all computer sciences and is a near unmatched hacker. Probably the best representation of his natural smarts comes from his introduction to comics. So here it is.... After the death of...

One night, in the East End of Crime Alley, Batman is out and about doing Batman things. As he finishes up for the evening, he returns to his Bat-Mobile only to find a young boy attempting to the steal the tires. That boy was Jason Todd. Fearing that this boy, who was pretty much on his own, would become just another criminal birthed by the mean streets of Gotham, Batman decides to recruit Jason in taking the place of Dick Grayson as the 2nd coming of Robin. Not only does Jason accept, he proves himself to be just as formidable...

  Richard ‘Dick’ Grayson grew up working as an acrobat in the circus alongside his family under the stage name ‘The Flying Graysons.’ After the tragic death of parents, who were murdered by a mafia boss named Tony Zucco, he was adopted by Bruce Wayne. This inevitably led him down the path to become the first Robin. As a superhero, Dick could be described as a fun / light-hearted blend of Bruce Lee meets James Bond. During his career, he was able to master more martial arts styles than most people even know exist (including Escrima, Judo, Savate, Capoeira, Aikido,...

Kawhi is human right? We’ve seen he has human parents? He definitely has an uncle, but I’m not sure Dennis is a human either. Kawhi is arguably the most uniquely talented player in the NBA and he talks about basketball with less enthusiasm than the lady at the DMV who told me where to get a replacement car title (long story). I love Kawhi’s game. He has Dirk’s flourish of midrange and technical footwork with the defensive ability of prime Scottie Pippen. He doesn’t trash talk, he calls out plays on defense. He  doesn’t scream after a bucket, he turns...

Feelings are Temporary: 3 Tips for Dealing with Sadness Sadness is a normal human emotion. Though the cause may be entirely unique, the feeling itself is common. We all feel sad at some point in our lives. Sometimes we are able to identify an emotional trigger for why we feel the way we do, while other times our sadness seems inexplicable. When you are feeling sad, here are 3 tips I’ve found helpful to deal with it’s difficulties. 1. Be outdoors.  Walk. Workout. Whatever. Take a deep breath. Get outside and be involved with the beauty that surrounds us everyday...

5 Difficult Questions We All Should Ask Ourselves & Why (EVRD ORIGINAL) Read each question carefully. Answer thoughtfully and honestly. This isn’t a test. There are no wrong answers. Write them down or keep them in your thoughts. This is for you. So here are the questions….   What are your biggest weaknesses?   When was the last time you cried and why? When was the last time you felt regret? What is one physical flaw you feel you have? When was the last time you felt truly heartbroken?   Once you’ve got your answers, consider this….   If you...

NBA Players & Their Superhero Counterparts: Giannis is Superman Remember when you found out that Superman could run as fast as the Flash, maybe even faster? It was the best part of the abomination that was the Justice League live action movie. Superman becomes evil and owns the entire Justice League by being bigger faster and stronger than all of them. That’s how it feels watching Giannis Antekokounnmpo play basketball. He’s faster than your fast guy, he’s stronger than your strong guy, and literally flies to yam on motherfuckers every night. He dunks so hard you’re scared for his own...

Can Ohio State get revenge against Clemson? The Ohio State Buckeyes have had an impressive 13-0 football season for 2019, with dramatic wins over Big Ten rivals like Penn State and Michigan, but all will be for not if they cannot secure a win against the 3rd ranked Clemson Tigers in Glendale, Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl.  In the past, the Buckeyes have struggled against the Dabo Swinney-led Tigers in matchups in both 2014 and 2016.  Clemson defeated Ohio State 40-35 in the Orange Bowl in 2014 and 31-0 in the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinals in 2016. Both of these teams were...

A Christmas Carol: NBA Edition It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of my favorite holiday traditions is tuning in for the NBA Christmas Day games. The current landscape of the league has made this year one of the most competitive and entertaining in quite some time.  One thing I’ve particularly enjoyed is the fact that both the Los Angeles Lakers (24-6) and Boston Celtics (20-7) are ranked among the top tier teams this season. Let’s be real, the NBA is just a better and brighter place when these two historic franchises are at the forefront of success....