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* Damian Wayne, [[Batman]]'s son, was initially intended to die after his first storyline, and was widely disliked by fans for his bad attitude and violent behavior. He was then made into the new Robin, and became the co-headliner of the immensely popular ''[[Grant Morrisons Batman|Batman and Robin]]'' series. He has since developed a sizable fanbase, and ''Batman and Robin'' continues to be a strong seller. He was even briefly added to the ''[[Teen Titans (Comic Book)|Teen Titans]]'' as part of a stunt to raise the title's sagging sales.

* Another, earlier example is Stephanie Brown, 4th Robin and Batgirl respectfully, who was orginally murdered (rather brutally) during War Games, but who's popularity with the readers cause not only for her death to be reconned - but also for her to be made the newest Batgirl with her own (Batman Beyond-eqse) series with Barbara Gordon.

** Amusing historical note: some fans claim that Stephanie Brown is a 'Johnny-come-lately' entry to the Bat-Family. In fact, her original appearance occurs two months ''before'' the first appearance of the Post-Crisis incarnation of the Huntress (Helena Bertinelli), whose own status as a Bat-Family regular hasn't remotely been questioned since BIRDS OF PREY.

* Technically, Batman Beyond star Terry Mcginnis aka Batman II is this in Comic verse. Like the darling Harley Quinn and Renee Montoya he was taken from DCAU due to the massive popularity with the charater and moved into Main Comic verse as a possiable alternate Batman (presumable after Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne's Batmen retire) - though where or not he's still Bruce' son, and so Damian's younger brother, in that future is uncertain but unlikely due to Bruce's prior murder. But then, Bruce didn't necessarily need to be around for Terry's conception in his orginal Verse either due to Cadmus' Project Batman Beyond. His popularity cause several comic series, including the current ongoing series, as well as a "spin of" of a "spin of" Zeta Project. Well, he's a cool kid and very cool Batman XD