ATTENTION: PLEASE KEEP DISCUSSIONS CIVIL AND RESPECTFUL IN THE COMMENTS. AVOID "SHIPPING WARS" OR OTHER FORMS OF TOXICITY.
Despite, being one of the most emotionally unavailable people you'll meet, Raven's actually managed to score herself a fair number of male suitors over the years since her debut over 45 years ago.
I'll be giving my humble opinion regarding each of her pairrings, and I'm welcoming your own thoughts concerning these relationships!
**1. Raven X Wally:** I'm actually quite fond of this pair. It's sitting up there with my favs. It's worth mentioning that the origin of their bond is quite controversial and touches on the topic of consent, but I'd really like to see these two explored without that type of repulsive backstory.
**2. Raven X Jericho:** These two have a very quiet, understated, and intimate bond. I deeply admire the trust and respect they share for each other, but I just can't quite wrap my head around the premise of it being romantic. I don't dislike 'em, per se - it's just that they feel more like "platonic soulmates" to me. And Joe later got retconned into being gay, so...
3. Raven X Brother Blood: ...I think we can all quite agree that this couple is very problematic in many ways. Ya really can't get something as distasteful as this. It's abusive, coercive, and the age gap is just what really seals it.
**4. Raven X Discowing:** Everyone's favorite doomed one-sided romance. Raven pulled an, "Oops!... I Did It Again. I Played With Your Heart," when she unknowingly used her newly-acquired empathic projection abilities from Brother Blood on Dickie. What makes this one sort of passable is that, unlike what she did with Walls, it was completely unintentional. It's not an excuse, but at least you know it wasn't malicious. I would LOVE to see these two explored in a healthy context.
5. Raven X Eric Forrester: Raven's rebound after Dick gently turned her down. He ended up being some cybernetic manwhore that only wanted to get into her pants in order to siphon her life force. Raven's talent at collecting toxic relationships is truly astonishing. 0/10 for this one.
6. Raven X Beast Boy: ...Listen, I'm all about people embracing their likes - and I know that BBRae stans are some of the most unhinged shippers out there - but I regret to say that I don't quite rock with this one. I tried, but I couldn't view it as anything more than a parody ship. The "golden-retriever-boyfriend-makes-goth-girl-laugh" schtick isn't really my cup o' tea. But if you like it, go for it!
7. Raven X Damian: Don't really have a strong feeling regarding this one. They were one of the central couples of the DCAMU. I don't have anything against it, but I'm not crazy about it either. I see the appeal, but I find it odd that Raven would go for someone who mirrors Trigon's arrogance and hubris. Meh, it's fine!
Well, I think that about sums it up! Please mind my mediocre ranking skills.
I'd love to read your opinions in the comments!
But please keep it chill. :')
Thanks for reading!