Tim Drake

Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake (also known as Tim Wayne) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman.

The character was created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, and first appeared in Batman #436 (Aug. 1989) as the third character to take on the Robin identity until 2009. Following the events in Batman: Battle for the Cowl, he has taken up the identity of Red Robin. With the continuity changes after the DC Comics relaunch, it had been suggested in the Teen Titans series that Tim Drake never took up the Robin mantle officially, but rather was Batman's sidekick under the name Red Robin; however, this is contradicted by various issues, as well as stories by Scott Snyder (Batman series) and Peter J. Tomasi (Batman & Robin series), all of which make references to Tim Drake's time as Robin. A near-future version of Tim, first introduced in The New 52: Futures End, later stars in his own ongoing series Batman Beyond, having assumed the mantle of Batman from Terry McGinnis.

Drake

A drake is a male duck. By different roots drake is also another word for dragon. Drake (capitalised) may refer to:

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Dragonheart: A New Beginning

Dragonheart: A New Beginning is a 2000 fantasy film directed by Doug Lefler. It stars Robby Benson, Christopher Masterson, Harry Van Gorkum and Rona Figueroa. The film is a direct-to-video sequel of the 1996 film Dragonheart.

Plot

One year before his death, Sir Bowen visits the cave-home of his long-dead friend Draco, and there he discovered a dragon egg. He takes the egg to a monastery where his friend Brother Gilbert, a monk, lives. The friars at the monastery pledge to hide the dragon away, with Friar Peter (John Woodnutt) protecting him and teaching him for 20 years. The task of taking care of the dragon is passed to a young and gullible friar named Mansel (Matt Hickey).

An orphaned stable boy named Geoff (Christopher Masterson), who dreams of one day becoming a knight like Bowen, lives at the monastery, doing menial chores; he tricks Mansel into manual labor and discovers the hidden Drake, the dragon (voiced by Robby Benson). At first Geoff is afraid, but realizes Drake is more afraid of him. They soon form a friendship.

Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' was marketed by the Monrovia Nursery of Azusa, California from 1952-53.

Description

The tree has upright, spreading branches bearing dark-green leaves. 'Drake' is also distinguished by having a bark that begins exfoliating at a relatively young age .

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola .

Cultivation

'Drake' became the most popular form of U. parvifolia planted in the southern and western states of the USA. One specimen is known to have been introduced to Europe.

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