Robin's New Love Interest Is Destined to Be His Nemesis: Theory Explained
While Robin and Flatline may be DC’s latest «it couple,» a shocking theory suggests that Damian Wayne’s new girlfriend could become his future nemesis, Loveless. First appearing in Robin #1 by Joshua Williamson and Glen Melnikov as Batman’s son searches for his destiny on Lazarus Island, Flatline murders Damian by literally ripping his heart out of his chest. Thankfully, death on Lazarus Island is not permanent, and the two quickly fall in love despite the rocky start.
However, Flatline is not the only recent character with whom Damian has had a romantic connection. The story «The Executive Game» by Tim Seeley and Juan Ferreyra introduces readers to Loveless. This story, which first appeared in Batman: Urban Legends #7 and was recently reprinted in Future State: Gotham #14, sees Damian’s Batman 666 from a dystopian future facing off against the Devil to save Gotham. Also present in this story is Damian’s rogues' gallery, composed of villains inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. Loveless personifies lust and appears to have a romantic connection to Damian Wayne’s future Batman, stirring up speculation that the villainess may have past ties to the hero.
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Like Flatline, Loveless is introduced as a villain, but the similarities between the two run deeper than their questionable morals. Flatline and Loveless’ uncanny resemblance has raised many questions about a possible connection between the characters. Both are depicted with unnaturally white skin and a pink and black color scheme. Not only are their appearances similar, but Loveless’ connection to the Deadly Sin of Lust and Flatline ripping out Damian’s heart have led to both characters’ designs
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