Nearly all of groups within the DC universe see a rotating forged of characters all through their tenures, that includes all kinds of personalities. Regardless of being carefully tied to Tim Drake, and a teen hero herself, Stephanie Brown has not been a member of youth groups such because the Teen Titans and Young Justice, and her temporary expertise with the latter could level to why.
The latest disappearance of Young Justice in Dark Crisis doesn’t appear to have alarmed the better DC universe, who chalk up their absence to teen angst. Surprisingly, this consists of the group’s former allies, resembling Arrowette, and even Robin’s ex-girlfriend, Spoiler. Though she was not a member, Stephanie has a strained historical past with the group, as in Young Justice #30 (By Peter David, Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker, Jason Wright, and Ken Lopez), she is attacked in a match of jealousy by Young Justice member, Secret.
Early on, Tim and Stephanie’s relationship was stuffed with problems as she repeatedly expressed romantic curiosity in him, although he didn’t reciprocate the sentiments. Issues had been made extra complicated as Tim knew her secret id, however she didn’t know his, a incontrovertible fact that pissed off her. As the 2 fought alongside each other, Tim started to achieve emotions for her, and the 2 started courting. Robin’s relationship with Secret, alternatively, was a lot totally different. Tim seen her solely as an ally, whereas she had a crush on him that induced her to get unreasonably jealous.
The problem opened with Spoiler trailing Robin with the intent of determining his secret id, although Robin caught her. She expressed her discontent with the one-sided features of their relationship earlier than the 2 parted methods. She returned house, writing in her diary that she would proceed to pursue his secret, as issues between them couldn’t work out in any other case. The room instantly grew chilly, and a voice taunted her for her immaturity. The voice revealed itself to be Secret, who berated Stephanie for following Tim and invading his privateness. She retaliated by kicking Secret, who then demanded they take the struggle outdoors.
The 2 struggle throughout the town, with Secret pursuing Stephanie throughout a building web site. She reduce {an electrical} wire in an try to decelerate her aggressor, which induced Secret to dissolve into skinny air. She panicked, pondering she had killed her, nevertheless, Secret reappeared and continued her assault. Stephanie questioned Secret’s intentions and tried to purpose along with her however to no avail. She was ultimately saved by Red Twister, who was contacted by Robin after he realized what was transpiring. Following this, Tim arrived and lectured the 2 about belief (Which the ladies discover ironic), and the story ends with them agreeing to not struggle once more.
Stephanie’s quick struggle with Secret appears to have left a long-lasting impression as she was not often seen interacting with the members of Young Justice following the occasion. Even throughout her time as Robin, Stephanie made no effort to contact the members of the Teen Titans. Her temporary expertise with Secret might additionally clarify why she doesn’t appear too involved realizing that Young Justice has disappeared. That is much more unusual contemplating that she was one of many first to seek for Tim following the dying of Bruce in Closing Crisis. As such, followers shouldn’t anticipate Stephanie Brown to hitch Young Justice any time quickly.