Arsenal

Wally West was brought back only to be killed again? Oh, and looks like Roy Harper is Dead, too.

Jason Todd: What?

Roy Harper: What?

lian stealing all the good stuff because it’s her favorite

I’m going to break up my answer for this into two separate posts. This one will focus on Roy and adulthood. The second post will focus on Dick’s relationships with Wally and Roy. 

I’ll add in what I said about Roy in my other post for reference.

“I’d say becoming a father was a crucial point for Roy’s character development pre-52. He was never the most mature person, but becoming a dad helped him transition into adulthood.”

Now don’t get me wrong. Roy was never the most mature person before fatherhood…

Green Arrow #33

…but even after he gains custody of Lian, he still has moments of immaturity.

The Titans #48

When I said having Lian helped him transition into adulthood, I meant it helped him gain a new sense of purpose and responsibility. This is revealed/implied in panels like:

“I think having a baby to care for is what changed me the most. It was like I was an instant adult.”

The New Titans #118

Action Comics #627

“When you get old enough to be someone’s mom, remind me to tell you about getting up at three in the morning and dealing with bad dreams and making ends meet to feed your kid.”

Secret Origins #38

Proof that Roy Harper is the unofficial Bat-Brother

I mean, look at all of these! He is like that friend of yours your little brother bickers with just as much as he does with you.