2026 Comic Art Robin Clad Medal

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This clad medal features Robin from the United States Mint's Comic Art Coin and Medal Collection, produced in the same half-dollar-sized format used for the program's base metal offerings. Robin (Dick Grayson (original)) first appeared in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940), created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson. Robin, the Boy Wonder, was introduced in 1940 as Batman's young sidekick, becoming one of the first teenage heroes in comic book history. The original Robin, Dick Grayson, was a circus acrobat orphaned when criminals murdered his parents — mirroring Batman's own origin and creating a powerful mentor-protege dynamic. The Robin mantle has been carried by several characters over the decades, but Dick Grayson remains the definitive version who eventually graduated to become the independent hero Nightwing. The obverse depicts Robin in action, fearless and fiercely loyal, showcasing the ultimate sidekick's serious skills in the program's distinctive comic art style. The reverse features the Robin emblem. This clad medal matches the specifications of a United States half dollar in composition (8.33% nickel, balance copper), diameter (30.61 mm / 1.205 inches), and weight (11.340 grams). It features a plain edge and is not legal tender. The clad medal is expected to be sold as part of a three-medal set alongside the other 2026 characters, following the format established by the 2025 set. The clad medal format makes the Comic Art program accessible to the widest possible audience, with base metal composition keeping the price point affordable for casual collectors, fans, and younger audiences. Robin is the second character in the 2026 season of the Comic Art program, scheduled for summer release, representing the enduring appeal of Batman's legendary partner. The United States Mint's Comic Art Coin and Medal Program represents the first major collaboration between the federal mint and a comic book publisher, bringing DC Comics' legendary characters to official U.S. numismatic products. Each character is offered across multiple formats from gold proof coins to affordable clad medals, serving collectors at every level. The half-dollar-sized clad medals provide a compact and affordable entry into the Comic Art collection, preserving the same designs as their precious metal counterparts in an accessible format.