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The Internet fan community is in agreement: Do not, under any circumstances, put Robin anywhere near Christopher Nolan's Batman universe, a world grounded in reality, where the laws of physics apply to hero and villain alike, where bullets wound and punches bruise. An acrobatic little kid in tights? Do it and I walk, Christian Bale even reportedly said recently.

Which is a little ironic, considering that one of Bale's favorite Batman comics is "Dark Victory," by fan-favorite creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. And who do you think appears as a critical character in "Dark Victory"? (Hint: He wears a red and yellow costume.)

So how do you reconcile the two disparate viewpoints?

"Take the time to tell the story properly," Loeb told MTV News. "There is a story of Dick Grayson and how he becomes Robin that is extremely moving and very helpful." Read more...

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