Red Hood is a complex and brooding character from DC Comics, most notably associated with the Batman mythos. Originally, the mantle was used by various characters, but it is most famously linked to Jason Todd, the second Robin. After being brutally murdered by the Joker and later resurrected through a combination of comic book science and mystical forces like the Lazarus Pit, Jason returns to Gotham, deeply changed and filled with anger toward both the Joker and Batman, who he believes failed to avenge his death.
As Red Hood, Jason dons a militaristic outfit, often featuring a red helmet or mask, a leather jacket, and body armor. He’s a more brutal and morally gray vigilante than Batman, unafraid to use lethal force, especially against criminals. His methods create tension with his former mentor and the rest of the Bat-family, as he challenges Batman’s no-kill rule and seeks justice on his own terms. Despite his rough exterior and violent tendencies, Jason still carries a deep, if complicated, loyalty to his family and a desire to protect the innocent, even if his way of doing so is far more ruthless than Batman’s. His character explores themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle between vengeance and justice.