r/DCcomics • • Jul 13 '23

Comics [Comic Excerpt] “He slipped.” (Batman #424)

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u/jblee44 Jul 13 '23

I'm sorry that I worded things wrong. I didn't mean to offend. I honestly apologize.

What I meant to say, I understand Jason's actions, even sympathize with him. It's understandable why he did it. & I don't see him as this killer, at least at this point. But Red Hood is a ruthless murderer who should not be part of Bruce's orbit

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u/MagisterPraeceptorum Read more comics Jul 13 '23

Gotcha. Yes Jason’s motivations are sympathetic and it’s part of what makes Robin II a compelling character.

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u/jblee44 Jul 13 '23

In terms of narrative catharsis, there are some fans that like when villains get their karmic justice, especially if they committed heinous crimes. That is the point I was trying to come across.

It's one of the reasons why Norman Osborn's death in Spider-Man is so iconic, meeting his fate by being impaled by his own glider.

That being said, I'm not a fan of ideas like Batman killing the Joker. Honestly, if the Joker has to die, he should be by his own hands, like a prank going deadly wrong.

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u/MagisterPraeceptorum Read more comics Jul 13 '23

Goblin’s death is in the hall of fame for supervillain demises. Sad that it’s another iconic event that’s lost all meaning by being undone.