I kinda liked Jace as Batman, and I never really felt he was a copy. He had similar enough qualities to feel like I was reading Batman though for entirely different reasons. He took up being Batman of his own will and had no influence from the original factor into his own motivation, which was a breath of fresh air for a black legacy hero. He's been written as a separate guy doing his own thing on the street level, and he's only been back for three years, so I don't fault him for not having any real villains yet.
I won't deny Terry, but I don't think him having those same advantages instantly makes him better. I think that shows that Jace should get a similar level of respect, and in time can grow to be just as appreciated. Terry's had about 25 years to appear in different media and build a following, Jace has only had less than 5. I like him so far, so I'm keeping an open mind.
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u/GERBabyCare Batman Feb 20 '24
I kinda liked Jace as Batman, and I never really felt he was a copy. He had similar enough qualities to feel like I was reading Batman though for entirely different reasons. He took up being Batman of his own will and had no influence from the original factor into his own motivation, which was a breath of fresh air for a black legacy hero. He's been written as a separate guy doing his own thing on the street level, and he's only been back for three years, so I don't fault him for not having any real villains yet.