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Compared to many of the other iconic Batman characters, Damian Wayne is still a comparative newcomer.
The first issue is out now from DC - and it’s excellent, with stunning art.
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And it really leans into the fairy tale aspect to push the allegory and the magic in this story!
Why does Damian appeal to you so much as both an artist and a writer?
I find him both tragic and adorable.
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Writing wise there’s a fertile ground to tell a really heartfelt story.
And art wise, he’s such a fun character to draw.
It sounds like the book will see Damian coming to terms with his place in the Robin lineage.
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How does he feel about his brothers?
This Damian would probably say they’re usurpers, ingrates, failures and profiteers!
The last and least appreciated son.
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So his whole arc will be about processing that.
How much does Damian’s past with Talia and Ra’s al Ghul influence Damian and this story?
They raised him after all, so that upbringing influences a lot of what he does.
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But that includes Batman too, even if his influence is more recent.
Why did you choose to tell the story this way?
Fairy tales are great for allegory, larger than life concepts and leaning into the magical.
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There’s also a story reason I can’t spoil but it makes for a great framing gear.
What are some of the benefits of putting this out as a DC Black Label book?
I got to tell the story I wanted.
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Plus we got to have fun with the design of the issues!
Are there any other DC characters that you’d love to tell a story with in this way?
I’d say Etrigan or Superman would be fun to play with!
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The Boy Wonder #1 is out now from DC.
Where does Damian Wayne rank on our list ofBatman’s best Robins of all time?
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