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DC ’s bold and highly controversial determination to age Jon Kent into a young adult in mainstream persistence dealt a major blow toSuperboyandRobin’sonce - iconic friendship . Left inSuper Sonswithdrawal , I thought nothing could occupy the vacancy — until one comic gave me a young ' Super Friends ' duet to haunt over .
… we might witness the advance of a novel hero trinity : Robin , Superboy , and Thunderheart .
One of my biggest gripes with DC will forever be theirdecision to years Jon Kent up , efficaciously destroying his friendship with Damian Wayne . To me , the bail between Superboy and Robin was so much more than two super kids having wild adventures — it earmark both Jon and Damian to truly flourish in each other ’s company .
While both characters have developed relationships with others over the geezerhood , I ’ve always felt unsatisfied . However , thanks to Jeff Parker and Lukas Ketner’sBatman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight Returns#1,I’ve base a young Justice League kid duo to obsess over : Robin and Wally West ’s daughter , Irey“Thunderheart”West .
Robin’s Team-Up With Thunderheart Gives Him the Perfect New BFF
Justice League Kid Friendships of the Big Seven Just Hit Different
I have always been a die - hard fan of the Justice League ’s Big Seven , which typically include Superman , Batman , Wonder Woman , Aquaman , Martian Manhunter , The Flash , and Green Lantern . These iconic heroes are the understructure of my love for the DC Universe , and as a result , I ’ve always been pull in to their storylines . Naturally , when it comes to the next genesis of hero , I ’ve been most interested in the children of this legendary lineup . That ’s why I was absolutely fascinate with Jon Kent and Damian Wayne ’s friendly relationship .
Ever since Jon was aged up , both he and Damian have developed a wide range of relationships with other heroes and even villains . Yet , none of these new friendships have really captured my interest , especially in Damian ’s case , as none of his closest chemical bond have been with the tiddler of the Big Seven . Hence , my compulsion with seeingthe next coevals of Justice League kidsform their own friendshipsmade it unimaginable for me to resist the moral force between Thunderheart and Robin inSanta Claus : Silent Knight Returns . Their brief interaction checked all my boxes for a Justice League Thomas Kid friendly relationship , and despite its shortsighted duration , I ’m already rooting for them to become the best of supporter .
Santa Claus: Silent Knight ReturnsGives Fans an EPIC Robin & Thunderheart Moment
I’m Convinced Damian Wayne and Irey West Are Destined to Become BFFs
InSanta Claus : mute Knight Returns#1 , Batman , Superman , Green Lantern John Stewart , Queen Nubia , Mera , Thunderheart , and Robin find themselves on the lose side of their battle with the Silent Knight . As they near defeat , Batman rate Thunderheart to get herself and Robin out of the containment zone that the Silent Knight is create before they are trapped . This direct to a humourous moment where Robin argues against the determination , wanting to stick and help . Thunderheart , however , responds with the simple but valid reply:“My dad told me to mind to your dad,”before sweeping him away .
Before Thunderheart can get herself and Robin to safe , though , one of the Silent Knight ’s minion grabs her . realize their escape window is closing , Irey selflessly decide to ensure Robin obtain out , even if she can’t . Despite Damian ’s hesitation to pull up stakes her behind , she press him past the roadblock , making a brave ritual killing . This second , along with the care and natural banter between the two young heroes , has already made me fall in making love with their moral force . I can only hope that DC will give us more Thunderheart and Robin venture in the future tense .
The next generation of heroes is on the rise , and DC has just confirmed which submarine sandwich will become the Justice League ’s newfangled loss leader in the future .
Jon Kent Is Being De-Aged, Fixing Superman’s Most Controversial ‘Mistake’
Jon Kent Will Be De-Aged inShazam!#20 (2025)
While I ’m already haunt with the potential for a Robin and Thunderheart pairing and hoping for more , there ’s also a glimmer of hope that we might see the replication of theSuper Sonsdynamic between Damian and Jon . This possibility arises from the synopsis forShazam!#20 , which teases thatJon will be de - aged back to a child . While it ’s indecipherable whether this variety will be permanent , if it is , fans could be in for the return of one of DC ’s most iconic duos . Even well , we might witness the hike of a new hero trinity : Robin , Superboy , andThunderheart .
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