Quote Originally Posted by Alpha View Post
I mean, it was an insignificant part of King's run. It was just the catalyst for Batman going after KG beast for two issues. I don't think it ever came up again. I don't see why King would have asked for Dick Grayson to lose his memories since it had no bearing on his Batman run
Because it was easy drama, even if for the moment. A lot of choices and events could be labeled as "insignificant" in the long run from one perspective, but the thing is, the significance lies in the moment. Based on what I gather from King's style, the at-the-moment significance and surprise and shock value/etc. is something that he loves to do for the sake of gravitas and drama for the characters he cares for/stars in what he is writing (Batman/Bruce and Selina Kyle/Catwoman in his Batman run).