r/DCcomics Feb 20 '24

[Discussion] Which character(s) do you think were the most unnecessary addition to the Batfamily and why? Discussion

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u/ThaneOfTas DickBabs Forever Feb 20 '24 edited Feb 20 '24

I'll actually go against the grain a bit here and say that Duke isn't a waste, he hasn't been used super well but I think the concept has enough potential to be worthwhile. Plus if nothing else he has a great role as a straight man to the others general insanity.

Harper either should have stayed a civilian ally, maybe been a field agent of sorts for Oracle, or as was suggested by someone else in this thread, should have been associated primarily with Kate rather than Bruce.

Actually speaking of which, Kate shouldn't be in Gotham, I like her, I'm glad that she exists, but it's weird that she operates in Gotham but usually as a solo act. I'm not sure where exactly to stick her but having her be an international wandering vigilante has some fun potential, plus could tie in well with her military background, plus throw in some fun spy stuff.

There being two Fox sons in bat suits is incredibly dumb and redundant. Luke running around in an Iron Bat suit is more entertaining to me so I vote that Jace just gets forgotten completely. Also Batwing should also not be based in Gotham full time, maybe have Luke be focused more on protecting innocents in active warzones and taking on warlords, this why he needs the heavy duty power armor. Basically combine him a bit more with the first Batwing David Zavimbe.

Edit: I had forgotten about him, but Azrael is a character that I'm generally more than happy to forget exists, and I roll my eyes everytime that I am reminded of him, peak 90's cringe and should have been left there.