Maps Mizoguchi - Monster Lore Expert
So this has been a neat detail / reoccurring skill which Maps has displayed in her post-Gotham Academy appearances.
Batman (2016-) #120
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023-) #12
Just thought these were pretty neat. Maps being shown to be adept at researching monsters quickly and being able to figure out what they are and even how to deal with them seems like a very fitting speciality for her which also helps her stand out a tad more amongst other holders of the Robin mantle.
Maps becoming some sort of monster hunter / occult detective seems like it would work great as a future direction for Maps, especially if she were to move on from Robin.
Hopefully this reoccurring skillset is a sign of things to come.
(Semi-related; but I kinda feel at least some of my complaints about Meridian would have been lessened had her time travel been magic-based rather than tech-based, but I digress and also don't want this post to turn into another "Prof Uber complains about Meridian.)
Tbh somewhat tempted to write a fanfic based on this developing concept of monster hunter / occult detective Maps. Perhaps teaming up with an Olive who has managed to gain control over her powers? Hm...
Maybe.
If I have the time/energy.
Regardless though, just thought these were some neat details worth sharing.