Originally Posted by
Zaresh
So, what you're telling me is, that the many, many conflicts and implications that Jason,
-A known vigilante that has committed murdering,
-That has serious emotional problems,
-Doesn't have a constant and strong support system
-And is overall looked warily by everyone, if not straight distrusted,
Are the same that Dick being "the Batman who smiles".
Eh....
I know that you and me see and expect different things of Jason. But reducing Jason to "the bat who kills" is simplistic. I've listed already a handfull of interesting points that would make his story as Batman interesting, and they're definitely something that Dick couldn't bring to the table, just because they don't share the same struggles. At best, they share some insecurity filling the cowl: but that's all.
And lets not forget that we're talking about a what if scenario. "Elseworlds" tend to be minis or one-shots, not even short runs. The premise is more than enough for an interesting read.