Disclaimer: I admit to not having read the books where Stephanie appeared as Robin (I was quite fond of her Spoiler days, though), so I could be missing something, but this my take on the situation. (And keep in mind she lasted more than twice as long as Jason.)
Actually, I don't think she did. In terms of living as a character, definitely, since Steph appeared for the first time in 1992 and died in December of 2004. As *Robin*, she lasted less than three months for disobeying a direct order (and also saving Batman's life, which same act had Tim congratulated) before being fired in ROBIN 128. The Girl Wonder appeared in BATGIRL 53, DETECTIVE COMICS 796, TEEN TITANS 13, ROBIN 126-128.
Willingham has stated that he knew Stephanie was going to die, and that he put her in the Robin suit in order to give her a better ending.
The problem, of course, is that we have precedent for what happens when a Robin dies; Batman mourns and builds a Case to commemorate his fallen soldier. That hasn't happened with Stephanie. DC has yet to give a reason.
The person you want to talk to, if you can, is definitely Mary Borsellino. If you can't get in contact with her, since she's been pretty busy lately, try another of the girl-wonder team.
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on 2007-01-30 03:13 pm (UTC)Actually, I don't think she did. In terms of living as a character, definitely, since Steph appeared for the first time in 1992 and died in December of 2004. As *Robin*, she lasted less than three months for disobeying a direct order (and also saving Batman's life, which same act had Tim congratulated) before being fired in ROBIN 128. The Girl Wonder appeared in BATGIRL 53, DETECTIVE COMICS 796, TEEN TITANS 13, ROBIN 126-128.
Willingham has stated that he knew Stephanie was going to die, and that he put her in the Robin suit in order to give her a better ending.
The problem, of course, is that we have precedent for what happens when a Robin dies; Batman mourns and builds a Case to commemorate his fallen soldier. That hasn't happened with Stephanie. DC has yet to give a reason.
The person you want to talk to, if you can, is definitely Mary Borsellino. If you can't get in contact with her, since she's been pretty busy lately, try another of the girl-wonder team.