Monday, February 25, 2013

Bad News for Damian Wayne (Spoiler)



The New York Post has already leaked the news the Damian Wayne will be killed off. Click Here to read The Post article. According to the article Grant Morrison stated that "He saves the world. He does his job as Robin.” and “He dies an absolute hero.”

Aww, how lovely a 10 year old sacrifices his life for the greater good. That's sarcasm, in case you couldn't tell. I guess I can add Damian to the group for Shelved Characters. Thank you Grant Morrison and DC Comics.

This is sad because not only is Bruce losing his trusty side-kick but he's losing his son. Why does DC Comics keep shelving all of these characters? I feel like they just want to use shock value to sell books. Some of the gimmicks they have used (this is just a small list, there are more):

1) Turned the Amazons into rapists and murders.
2) Killed off a pregnant Lois Lane.
3) Killed off Jonathan and Martha Kent.
4) Paired Superman with Wonder Woman.
5) Wonder Woman's father is Zeus
6) Hiring Orson Scott Card

I guess they needed something shock worthy for Batman and killing off Damian seems to fit the bill. I'm sure there will be many more shock value gimmicks in the upcoming future.

I'm sorry to see the little guy go.

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