I am Tate Brombal, writer of New Titans and Batgirl. AMA!

[u/tatebrombal]

Tate Brombal is a comic book writer based in Toronto, Ontario. He is best known for writing Batgirl, New Titans, and Green Lantern Dark for DC Comics along with his celebrated, creator-owned comics Everything Dead & Dying and The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos. He is also known for his extensive collaborations with James Tynion IV and Jeff Lemire, especially in their Slaughterverse and Black Hammer Universe comics, respectively.

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[u/Frangipani-Bell]

Hi Mr. Brombal! First I wanted to say that the Titans issue that came out today was a great read, and that I can’t wait for the next one.

This is what I’m curious about:

Excluding the classic Wolfman/Perez line-up and stories, who are your favorite Titans, and what’s your favorite era of the team?

In particular, who is your favorite underrated (in your opinion) Titan?

Is there any Titans author in particular who you’re more inspired by than the others?

[u/ThatManSean14]

Hello! I’m a fan of your work, particularly Batgirl. I have two questions:

1. Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?

2. I’ve seen Cass’ newfound abilities described online as “bloodbending.” Are you a fan of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise and if so, did that influence your work on Batgirl at all? If not, what did?

Thanks and have a wonderful day!

[u/lodenreattorm]

Hi Tate, I've been loving your Batgirl and am actually picking up New Titans at the comic shop right now lol!

1. Will Steph and Cass reunite soon in Batgirl or Titans? I really love their dynamic.

2. Can you reveal anything about your plans for Steph in Titans?

Edit: That was a great first issue, really looking to where your run goes next!

[u/beary_neutral]

Hi there, Tate! Thanks for joining us for another AMA!

I have a couple of questions:

How did you come to select the roster of New Titans, and what kinds of character dynamics are you looking to explore?

How does working in the DC universe differ from working in a fellow creator's universe, like Black Hammer or the Slaughterverse?

[u/zonix_9]

HI HI HELLO TATE BROMBAL :D

I HAVE JUST ONE QUESTION BUT IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME

Is there any chance of Bette Kane (the first Bat-Girl, best Flamebird and only Hawkfire) appearing or getting any amount of reference in New Titans or Batgirl? Coming from someone who has binge read all of her appearances well over 5 times now i really want to see more of her, even if just a panel or mention. Thank you so so so so much for reading this even if the answer is no. Thank you

• Bette Kane's number one fan

[u/FinancialShow306]

Hi Tate, thanks for doing this! My question is about Red Devil.

Eddie is, quite literally, my favorite superhero ever, and so I’m curious, what were the reasons for choosing him for the New Titans? A DC thing? A personal choice?

Either way I’m so thrilled to read it! Thanks again!

[u/Love-that-dog]

I’ve been reading the Wolfman/Perez run and the thing that really stands out to me is how affectionate the Titans are & how well they know each other.

They are constantly teasing one another, discussing their friendships, expressing concern for problems like Raven’s struggle with her powers or Changeling’s vanished stepfather or Donna Troy’s upcoming wedding.

Do you intend to have the Titans be close friends either from the start or over time?

[u/astronaut_blue]

Hi Tate! I've been so happy to see Steph appearing in not one but two of your current ongoings and I'm super excited by your enthusiasm for her as a character. I'm curious as to why she was your top pick for the Bat member in this new incarnation of the Titans! Which of her qualities are you most excited to explore in a group dynamic, and besides Dick, is there any particular member you see her interacting with in an interesting way? Also, can we expect a reunion between her and Cass at some point, or will they be continuing on separate paths for the time being? Hope you have a great evening!

[u/getthembees]

Hi Mr Brombal! I’ve had a great time reading Batgirl (2024) so far! Here are my questions:

1. I remember seeing something about a potential Cass and Connor Hawke crossover that unfortunately didn’t come to fruition due to the cancellation of Green Arrow—I was wondering if there are any other crossovers you were thinking of, or even if there are any crossovers you would like to do if ever given the chance!

2. Batgirl (2024) has been exploring a lot of Cass and her mother, and recently it’s been contrasting her birth family with her adoptive family a lot more. This had me thinking about Babs, who was the first person Cass thought of as a mother. Will this be something more explored in the series? I really miss Babs and Cass’s familial bond from the original 2000 series and would love to see it make a comeback!

3. A silly question…. If Cass was forced to choose between her two loves, would she choose a Big Glass of Milk or a Cheeseburger?

Thank you!!

[u/Mindless-Credit-358]

Will you consider bringing back forgotten/lesser known Titans characters for cameos or stories like the 90s Teen Titans?

[u/Calm_Assignment6878]

Hello, Tate! Thank you for doing this AMA. I've jumped in on your Batgirl run with the most recent issue, and picked up New Titans today, and enjoyed it!

1. Is Batgirl going to play a role in the upcoming Bad Seeds event? If so, did you have to adapt your plans for the run or was it something that you've known for a while.

2. You have a very new and different roster in the New Titans that we haven't seen before--did you build the roster completely by choice, or were there any characters you fought to include that you couldn't?

[u/pious-erika]

Good Day Comrade Brombal, I have been a fan since Barballien.

Will Xanthe Zhou be making an appearance in Batgirl or Titans?

[u/Prestigious-Cloud962]

Hi Tate,

I have two questions to ask.

1. Will Batman or David Cain be making an appearance in the future?

2. Are we gonna see anymore Lady Shiva new origins or is that over with?

[u/Communismisbadithink]

Aside from your own, what are your favorite comic book runs of all time?

[u/VengeanceKnight]

Will the stuff Jon’s going through in Superman Unlimited feed over into his role in New Titans?

[u/I-Might-Be-Something]

Hi Tate, I've been loving your work on Batgirl and I loved Everything is Dead and Dying.

I have two questions. The first is if you plan to have members of the Batman Family play a role in upcoming arcs of Batgirl? And the second is how did you chose the additional members of the Titans team?

[u/gamerdude1967]

Hello Tate! Really been enjoying your Batgirl run! I particularly enjoy some of the action sequences and the creative layouts the book uses. As a writer, how much influence do you have over the staircase spread for instance? Is that mostly the artists or was that something you wanted?

[u/JeffersonWi]

Hey Tate. The question of day seems to be about romance. And while I definitely have my own opinions on possible romances, I want to ask a more general question. How do you feel about the use and application of romance in team superhero books? Especially when with a long history of doing so as the Titans. And how will this affect the use of romance in your Titans run? (You don't have to answer this one but you can't blame a girl for trying,) Any teases for upcoming romances in said book if you have any planned?

[u/LucySideChick]

Hey Tate, I’m really excited for your take on the Titans and what kind of voice you wish to leave with us. One of the Titans strengths are that they’re not just any team but a family, are we gonna continue to see those bonds highlighted?

My favorite Titan is Starfire, so I’m willing to ask, is she gonna get an important arc? Are we gonna see more of her strengths, her Tameranean heritage, her intelligence acknowledged? Is she gonna finally go back to speaking intellectually instead of the teen titans voice characterization? After all she lived on Earth for a long time now.

Are you gonna take some inspiration from the New Teen Titans(80s) comic? Is everything connected, like Titans and Dans Nightwing? And finally, are you cooking something with Dick and Kory? Their friendship/relationship is important and I would be happy if this goes somewhere.

[u/Initial_Upstairs_349]

Hello, Mr. Brombal. I recently read the first issue of New Titans and enjoyed it a lot. I have a few questions to ask:

1. Without spoiling, what are your plans for Terra during the run? A lot of readers are concerned that her inclusion might lead to another rehashed betrayal arc (based on how this issue went, I'm inclined to believe otherwise). Are there any plans for her to interact with Geo Force, her older brother?

2. What character dynamics are you looking forward to writing the most with the new roster?

[u/firedforthat]

Hey Tate, what are your plans for Beast Boy and Raven's relationship?

I enjoy the ship and I was curious how it's gonna evolve in your run, although I would also like to see both characters be more individually developed.

I think Raven could be a bigger character if DC gave her a push. There's a lot of potential

[u/wordsofpeace]

Hi Tate! First & foremost thank you for the stellar New Titans #33. In further issues can we expect to see any romantic relationship between Nightwing and Starfire? The kiss in #33 was fantastic.

If not, do you know of any plans in the future to bring them together again in a story? I would love to see them in a romantic relationship again.

[u/cam-draws]

Hi Tate!! I’ve been a big fan of Batgirl so far, and love some of the old Batgirl 2000 elements you’ve brought in. My question is do you think you’ll ever touch on her relationship with her biological father David Cain? I’d love to see your take on that!

Really excited with you on New Titans as well, please tell as much as you can about your plans for Stephanie! I really can’t wait to see her interactions outside of just the Batfam!

[u/MC2400]

Hey!

As someone in Canada, have you ever felt inclined to include Canadian locations and characters in your otherwise non-Canadian stories? As a Newfoundlander, I always get super excited whenever a story has a scene in Newfoundland or a character from Newfoundland, and that excitement infects my own writing.

Also, loving your work with Cass!

[u/Complete-Pangolin]

Loving the Batgirl series so far. With the last issue the question is...Xanthe?