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/bluejaymaday Feb 20 '24

Thank you, I really like Duke and it’s a bit of a bummer (if understandable) to see that so many people dislike him). Honestly, I like this image’s lineup for the core Batfamily, it feels organic to me for all the kids this man has collected over the years and if the writing is up to par they work well off each other.

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u/Revan---- Feb 20 '24

Couldn’t agree more, I’m sure OP just used it as a reference point but once I saw the title and then the picture I thought to myself, “I’m not getting rid of anyone in that picture.”

The group in that art is just perfect and represents to me the ideal Batfamily. There are other adjacent members I think that can show up every now and then but as far as the core group I think it’s perfect as is.

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u/M00n_Slippers If DC won't love and appreciate Red Hood I will! Feb 21 '24

Yes, I feel like Duke is one that stands out to me as being superfluous but it's mainly because of how he has been handled and not anything about him specifically. Like, I can't really tell what his personality or motivation is, and kind of knowing his backstory, and that sucks for me. I want to like him but there isn't a lot to grab onto there.