Man @lightofjustice you just reminded of King's batman and one of the things I hated the most.
That reference to Batman666.
An Insecure Damian trading his soul to keep Gotham safe because he believes he isn't as good as Bruce or Dick. That works and respects the legacy of the two Batmen before him.
Changing that to Bruce sends teen sidekick to infiltrate Gotham.
His mission is
get to Gotham where bats are banned, over run with villains and has a superpowered gate keeper who has powers similar to Superman's, [Gotham soloed the Jl] who isn't vulnerable to kryptonite
Engage Thomas
throw the fight and allow himself to be taken hostage
Break free, unlock the door and let the rest of the bat crew in.
Damian accomplishes his mission of course and like a boss.
How did he get past the superman-like gate keeper ? Magic. He traded his soul for a magic something so he could accomplish the mission Batman sent him on.
While a ridiculously mustachioed Bruce is learning how to throw batarangs, sun bathing, enjoying cocktails while waiting for some drugs Damian was selling his soul for Gotham and taking down a super.
Why would a Batman writer write that? Why make that change.
king did batman dirty and hard.
King made it clear that 100% Damian Wayne defeated GG. This super who flicked The Atom away like a fly. Was never even a problem for 13 year old Robin. He gave him ownership while taking a dig [I interpreted it as a dig any way] at batman in this panel
batman's plans for Superman is Krptonite.
The other possibility [option B] is that it was Bruce's plan meaning Bruce ordered his son to trade his soul for this.
That would make Bruce a monster and Bruce isn't a monster not even in a run as damaging as King's. King's Bruce is incompetent so it's definitely Option A
He didn't have to link 666 to his story. I don't get why writer's have to keep touching that world. getting their sticky prints all over it. trying to link it to their rubbish stories and attempting to make changes no one asked for.
That is my favourite batman and AA 2 is my single most anticipated thing right now. i doubt King's hinting, change, suggestions , whatever it was matters or leads to anything.
I hope not because King's take sucks.
i did however enjoy seeing Damian take her down. i also admit that was wank. It also makes damian very look like a stu.
i also liked King making Damian a bullet timer. That is canon now and no one can challenge that