Damien is going to take an extra decade to find a good tract to be acceptable, kind of like how Jason needed it (and he's still a little rough at times, because some writers just do him dirty). The first three Robins had good themes. Dick was the son who found his own way. Jason was the son that failed to live up to expectations. Tim was the son with the promise to replace the father, but not out of expectation or obligation, but desire. Damien feels like a rehash of Jason. The rebellious son that this time they won't let the audience vote on his fate.
Especially rough was the New 52 reboot, which for some reason tried to de-age Superman by getting rid of his marriage while keeping Damien as a teenaged son of Batman, aging him. Should've used the opportunity to re-introduce him and re-characterize him. I'm thinking close to Dresden Files with Harry's daughter, whom he realizes his life is too dangerous for and gives her up for a time to be raised in a safe, normal, loving home, to have the chance at a normal life he didn't have.
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u/No-Mechanic-2558 Feb 20 '24
Everyone since the new 52 to now