Nightwing Love Interest: Starfire vs Barbara Gordon Debate
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R/BATMANThe Batman subreddit's got the ultimate Nightwing shipping question: if DC's finally adapting Nightwing for film, should his love interest be Starfire or Barbara Gordon? Both have legitimacy—Starfire's got the comics history and the "forbidden romance" angle with the Titans stuff, while Barbara brings the Gotham connections and the whole history with Dick. It's the kind of character relationship decision that could genuinely shape how an entire film plays out and what tone it takes.
ComicsBuzz Take
This debate probably matters more than it seems because the love interest choice telegraphs the entire thematic direction—Starfire = cosmic/adventurous Nightwing, Barbara = grounded Gotham legacy drama.
💬 Fan Reactions
"Barbara Gordon all day. Their history hits different. Plus better chemistry potential"
— u/BatgirlSupremacy on Reddit