“The Graysons”: A No-Batman, Pre-Costume Show About Robin

No doubt fueled by the steady, unending stream of teen angst that currently powers Smallville, the CW network has announced that they are developing a new show, The Graysons. This superhero 90210 will follow young Dick Grayson as he experiences life and love before he met Bruce Wayne and became the Batman’s sidekick. Of course, all viewers will remain emotionally detached from Dick’s family, as we know they are all destined to die a horrible death before Dick can become Robin. Nice one, CW.

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