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WorstThingUS · 07-26-2008, 11:46 PM

Has anyone else noticed the consistent attraction to "women in trouble" that Dick Grayson has? It's a bit of a "knight in shining armor" type of pathology that he seems to find himself attracted to women who are in some sort of trouble that he can help...with his love.

Starfire: Former slave from an alien world
Liu: Bad girl who deflowered Nightwing
Oracle: Finally develops a relationship with her after she's in a wheelchair.
Tarantula: Unstable nutjob who wants to be a superhero
The Huntress: Damn near unstable nutjob who is a superhero
Cheyenne Freemont (Nightwing 2): Fashion designer with superpowers who is still in trouble

In contrast, he was the only Titan who seemingly had no interest in Wonder Girl. Why? Because she was the strongest member on the team from a race of warrior women. She wasn't troubled and didn't need help. She didn't need to be healed by his love. Similarly the med student/superintendent Clancy. She had her life together so their relationship never gelled. No love healing needed. Flamebird had a mad crush on him, but she's an emotionally stable superhero, so she doesn't need love-healing. Neither did Jonni Quick.

Thoughts? Anyone on the love parade I forgot? And no, I didn't include his second marriage because he wasn't really attracted to her and Supergirl is underage and as the second most powerful person on the planet he wouldn't be attracted to her anyway. And I'm much too mature for double entendre jokes about his name, which is why this post isn't called "Dick Healing."

humpa · 07-27-2008, 03:36 AM

Yeah, writers really thought this through about each characters love life...well I'm hoping they maintain the consistency of simliar characterisitics in love interests. I wonder if they got files for each character with a list of what each character is personally attracted to.

Never noticed nightwing has so many hero ladies. Has like more than bruce...and they call him the billionaire playboy.

Slade Wilson · 07-27-2008, 03:43 AM

Maybe it's because he is a hero, he is always looking to save someone, even subconsiously.

WorstThingUS · 07-27-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Slade Wilson

Maybe it's because he is a hero, he is always looking to save someone, even subconsiously.

True, by the same token it also means he'll never be with an equal and when that person is "helped" his attentions may fade.

$5 Milkshake · 07-27-2008, 09:54 PM

It's because Dick is a man-whore, and we all know the victim is the easiest mark.

The Xenos · 07-27-2008, 11:42 PM

FYI: The Bruce Jones Nightwing run NEVER HAPPENED.

Other than that, yeah, Dick does seem to have lady problems in the oh so bad yet oh so good ways.

Lester C. · 07-28-2008, 04:29 AM

You forgot Midgie an abused woman and a blond woman who stared in a 1997 annual who was suspected of murdering her husband.

WorstThingUS · 07-28-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester C.

You forgot Midgie an abused woman and a blond woman who stared in a 1997 annual who was suspected of murdering her husband.

Nope. Mentioned it in the last paragraph.

Raptor · 01-16-2009, 01:09 AM

I figure he's more swooping in like a vulture on easy prey, but thats just me.

07-26-2008, 11:46 PM	#1
WorstThingUS BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 5,443	Dick Grayson: Healing With His Love Has anyone else noticed the consistent attraction to "women in trouble" that Dick Grayson has? It's a bit of a "knight in shining armor" type of pathology that he seems to find himself attracted to women who are in some sort of trouble that he can help...with his love. Starfire: Former slave from an alien world Liu: Bad girl who deflowered Nightwing Oracle: Finally develops a relationship with her after she's in a wheelchair. Tarantula: Unstable nutjob who wants to be a superhero The Huntress: Damn near unstable nutjob who is a superhero Cheyenne Freemont (Nightwing 2): Fashion designer with superpowers who is still in trouble In contrast, he was the only Titan who seemingly had no interest in Wonder Girl. Why? Because she was the strongest member on the team from a race of warrior women. She wasn't troubled and didn't need help. She didn't need to be healed by his love. Similarly the med student/superintendent Clancy. She had her life together so their relationship never gelled. No love healing needed. Flamebird had a mad crush on him, but she's an emotionally stable superhero, so she doesn't need love-healing. Neither did Jonni Quick. Thoughts? Anyone on the love parade I forgot? And no, I didn't include his second marriage because he wasn't really attracted to her and Supergirl is underage and as the second most powerful person on the planet he wouldn't be attracted to her anyway. And I'm much too mature for double entendre jokes about his name, which is why this post isn't called "Dick Healing." Last edited by WorstThingUS; 07-26-2008 at 11:49 PM.

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The Xenos lost in the cyber dungeon Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,595	FYI: The Bruce Jones Nightwing run NEVER HAPPENED. Other than that, yeah, Dick does seem to have lady problems in the oh so bad yet oh so good ways. __________________ Xenos

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07-27-2008, 03:36 AM	#2
humpa Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120	Yeah, writers really thought this through about each characters love life...well I'm hoping they maintain the consistency of simliar characterisitics in love interests. I wonder if they got files for each character with a list of what each character is personally attracted to. Never noticed nightwing has so many hero ladies. Has like more than bruce...and they call him the billionaire playboy.

07-27-2008, 03:43 AM	#3
Slade Wilson New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 70	Maybe it's because he is a hero, he is always looking to save someone, even subconsiously.

07-27-2008, 09:54 PM	#5
$5 Milkshake BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Awesomeburg Posts: 1,481	It's because Dick is a man-whore, and we all know the victim is the easiest mark.

07-28-2008, 04:29 AM	#7
Lester C. Elder Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 31,543	You forgot Midgie an abused woman and a blond woman who stared in a 1997 annual who was suspected of murdering her husband.

01-16-2009, 01:09 AM	#9
Raptor Rise of Dex-Tarr Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wherever I May Roam Posts: 1,656	I figure he's more swooping in like a vulture on easy prey, but thats just me.