Jayce Reminds of Two Iconic Characters from DC and Marvel
The reason behind this comparison is due to a surprising moment where the character Jayce fired a shot directly at his old friend Viktor, which also led to the departure of several other supporting characters. This has caused a lot of outrage among viewers. On various forums such as Reddit, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Jayce has become a controversial topic among the Arcane 2 fan community.
Particularly for many viewers, Jayce evokes memories of two iconic characters from the DCU and MCU: Batman and Iron Man.
In some of the famous comic storylines, Batman has never time-traveled, but he has visited many places on Earth and across the universe. Batman understands how dangerous his Justice League teammates can be if they lose control. As a result, in several story arcs, Batman has made it clear that he has prepared contingencies to neutralize his own team members if necessary.
This has become material for DCU fans to tease the Dark Knight, as many of his tools have been stolen by villainous groups, putting both Batman and the Justice League in difficult situations. He is also often questioned by his close friend, Superman.
As for Iron Man, in Age of Ultron, the character was shown by Scarlet Witch a vision where his teammates were all wiped out. This vision had a profound psychological effect on Tony Stark and contributed to his decision to support the superhero registration program. He even created Ultron, thinking it would help his teammates rest and handle villains more effectively.
Similarly to Batman and Jayce, Tony Stark also faced criticism. His creation—Ultron—turned against him, almost wiping out the Avengers. Meanwhile, Iron Man found himself embroiled in the Civil War storyline, having to fight against his close friend, Captain America.
Will Jayce Follow the Same Path as These Superheroes?
In discussions about Jayce, there are many who "defend" the character. They argue that earlier in the story, Jayce had a moment that could be likened to "time travel" and saw something that left him confused, leading him to take drastic actions against his friend without hesitation.
Another factor is that, in the League of Legends lore, Riot Games has given Jayce the title "The Defender of Tomorrow" and emphasized that "his heart is always in the right place." The details revealed in Arcane 2 might be Riot’s way of explaining the character's backstory and his in-game title.
At the current moment, it can be said that Jayce is receiving a lot of criticism, similar to how Batman and Iron Man were criticized when their plans went wrong. But perhaps, in future episodes, Riot will resolve the issues and help clear Jayce's name, just as fans later understood Batman and Iron Man's motivations in their respective storylines.
