Miscellaneous thoughts: A couple I liked

While I wrote my diatribe against the Dick/Barbara pairing, I got to thinking about a couple that really really worked for me, involving one of Barbara's fellow Birds of Prey.

I'm thinking specifically of that time in JSA where Dinah Lance was dating Pieter Cross.

Now there was a relationship I really liked. I always liked how Dinah and Pieter interacted first and foremost like adults.

I find this to be saddeningly rare in comic book couples.

What I really liked about them though was the lack of melodrama. They had chemistry from the beginning, from the moment they met. And from that point on, it really seemed to develop organically. No "will they or won't they" nonsense. They were attracted and ultimately ended up dating.

I liked the way they interacted. There was obvious warmth and camaraderie. The displays of affection did not seem over the top or forced.

Okay, I admit it, I was won over when Pieter woke up after seeing Johnny Sorrow's face and complimented Dinah's CPR skills. It was such a cute scene!

Then the banter at the fair. :-)

Sadly, it didn't last. Ollie came back (which is good, I like Ollie) and Dinah left the JSA. Which is such a shame, really. As much fun as Ollie is as a character, I much preferred seeing Dinah in a mature relationship.

Oh well. It was fun while it lasted. :-)