One DC Villain's Catchphrase is so Much More Tragic Than Fans Realize
If there's one thing that Harley Quinn's Kite Man is more known for than his signature mode of travel, it's his catchphrase that seems to apply to any situation. Whether expressing his joy or announcing his entrance, Charles Brown's green alias appears to embrace the nonsensical, joke status that he maintains in the Gotham underworld but few know the tragic truth behind his signature words. When Kite Man's backstory was retconned during DC Rebirth, writer Tom King established that " Kite Man, hell yeah" is actually a subtle homage to his son Charles, who shared his father's love of kites but perished during 2017's War of Jokes and Riddles storyline.
After his introduction in Batman #133 by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, Kite Man was a costumed villain whose use of kites to commit crime seemed to crash more often than fly straight. Despite the occasional appearance here and there throughout the years, Kite Man underwent a noticeable makeover during Tom King's Batman run. His appearance in Batman #6 saw him now as one of the Joker's henchmen, a thug with some education who got his start helping to design the Jokermobile. His position became further complicated when Batman convinced him to be a double agent especially when the war between the Joker and the Riddler divided Gotham and its superhuman rogue's gallery. To the surprise of many, Kite Man's origin is actually much more tragic than some comic fans realize.
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In Batman #27 by Tom King and Clay Mann, Charles " Chuck" Brown is doing his best to juggle his allegiances to both Batman and Joker but also his obligation as a father. Although his marriage to his son's mother is no more, Charles does his best to
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