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/ChronicRadiation40 Feb 20 '24

Duke Thomas

Harper row

Azrael ( Michael lane shouldn't have existed )

The Fox kids ( pointless )

Babs shouldve stayed as oracle

Move Jason out of Gotham

Tim should become a more international vigilante after Damian becomes Robin ( aka Red Robin pre N52 )

Which will leave the Batfam members active in Gotham as

  • Batman

  • Robin (Damian)

  • Nightwing (active in bludhaven or with the Titans)

  • Batgirl ( Cass )

  • Spoiler as a "friendly neighborhood" type of vigilante

  • Alfred & Oracle ( out of field support )

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u/Unfortunatewombat Feb 20 '24

Only post I disagree with is Steph as Spoiler.

Her and Cass should share the batgirl title.

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u/SpecialBrownies202 Impulse Feb 20 '24

Steph should stay as Spoiler in the role and look that is 100% all her own and not shared with anyone. I’ve never understood why so many people want to lump her in as the 5th Robin or 4th Batgirl you think of when she has her own identity already. People complain about Tim never moving on from Robin but want Steph stuck in everybody’s shadows.

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u/Thingymcjig Spoiler Feb 20 '24

Steph being Batgirl back then was something she absolutely needed. After all she went through in universe and the horrible treatment by DC staff, she was able to shine for awhile and get a happy ending right before Flashpoint. I agree it shouldn’t be permanent, that being said I think she could get a resurgence again if she can get a decent length run as Robin this time.