WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for WONDER WOMAN #13!Damian Wayne’s Robin drops a sick burn on the Super-Family, echoing what Superman critics have been saying for decades. This near fourth-wall break shows DC fully embracing its critics’ take on the Man of Steel. But the real question is whether Superman stans will rise to defend him—or admit that Robin might actually have a point.
In Wonder Woman #13, by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, and Leonardo Paciarotti, the epic Absolute Power team-up between Damian Wayne and Diana Prince continues, with Steve Trevor now joining their ranks. The trio sets out to orchestrate a daring prison break to free their fellow heroes, who are being unjustly held in Amanda Waller’s secret facility after having their powers drained by her Amazo-powered task force.
Despite the challenges, they manage to successfully liberate the imprisoned heroes. This victory leads to a moment between Robin and Superboy Conner Kent, where Damian bluntly calls all Supers boring and idiotic.
Robin Voices What Haters Have Said For Decades: SUPERMAN IS BORING
“You Know, Everyone Always Says You Superpeople Would Be So Very, Very Dull If You Didn’t Have Your Special Powers.” – Damian Wayne in Wonder Woman #13
Robin’s brutal roast of the Super-Family happens when the newly freed Superboy tries to take control of the situation, issuing directives to the others. Damian, however, isn’t impressed with the former Young Justice member trying to lead what is essentially his operation. Interrupting Conner, he quips, “You know, everyone always says you superpeople would be so very, very dull if you didn’t have your special powers. Just goes to show the wisdom of crowds, I suppose.” All the while, Robin is executing the next stage of his plan, summoning Zatanna to open a transport portal.
In this moment, Robin not only reasserts his role as the leader of the mission but also takes a passive-aggressive shot at Kon, veiling his criticism as a casual observation. His remark essentially calls Superman and the entire Super-Family boring, suggesting that the only thing that makes them interesting is their powers—a sentiment long held by Superman detractors. Damian’s emphasis on “everyone” and “crowds” gives the line a semi-fourth wall break feel, as though DC is acknowledging and giving credit to the haters for this age-old critique.
Damian Wayne Basically Just Called the Entire Super-Family Stupid
Robin Calls Out Superman’s Family’s Interpretation of the “S” Shield
Damian’s roast of the Super-Family doesn’t end with calling them boring—he also slips in a veiled insult implying that he thinks they’re idiots. Speaking in Zatanna’s backwards spellcasting style, he quips, “Well, wordplay can be tough for those geniuses who think an S stands for hope.” Delivered with biting sarcasm, this jab targets the entire Super-Family, all of whom view the “S” shield as a symbol of hope, suggesting Damian is calling Superman and the rest of the Supers stupid. While this might be a more Robin-specific critique rather than one shared by all Superman detractors, the accusation that Superman and his family are boring remains a common criticism among those who dislike the Man of Steel.
Wonder Woman #13 is available now from DC Comics!
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