Jack Drake is a fictional character from DC Comics books, specifically the Batman titles. Jack is the father of Tim Drake, formerly the third Robin.

Fictional character biography

Jack Drake and his wife Janet are respected businesspeople and archeologists who often leave their son Tim behind while traveling the world. During a trip to Haiti, the two are captured and held hostage by the Obeah Man. Both are affected by Obeah's poisoned water, with Janet dying while Jack is rendered comatose and temporarily paralyzed. After recovering, he begins dating and eventually marries his therapist Dana Winters. After learning that Tim has become Robin, Jack attempts to force him to retire before eventually allowing him to continue. In Identity Crisis, Jack Drake is killed by Captain Boomerang in an attempt to frame him for Sue Dibny's death. He and Janet are temporarily resurrected as Black Lanterns in Blackest Night before being permanently resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.

Other versions

A version of Jack Drake made a cameo in Batman: Earth One Volume Two. He works as one of Oswald Cobblepot's lieutenants, but is killed by the Riddler.

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