The Bat-Family has never been short on romance, with iconic couples like Batman and Catwoman or Nightwing and Batgirl leading the charge. Now, DC is teasing a bold new pairing that could steal the spotlight: Red Hood and Huntress. What makes this dynamic even more exciting is that Jason Todd and Helena Bertinelli actually have strong chemistry and real couple potential.
DC has recently announced its first-ever in-continuity ongoing Red Hood series, geared toward mature audiences. The series will be brought to fans by writer Gretchen Felker-Martin, artist Jeffrey Spokes, and letterer Becca Carey, with a release date set for September 10, 2025.
According to its official synopsis, the story will pick up after the events of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee’s ongoing Batman: H2SH, with Jason Todd leaving both Gotham and the Dark Knight behind as he heads to New Angelique City, where he’ll be teaming up with none other than Helena “Huntress” Bertinelli.
DC Teases New Romance for Red Hood & Huntress
Cover H 1:25 Nick Robles Variant for Red Hood #1 (2025)
While the official synopsis for Red Hood #1 confirms that Jason and Helena’s paths will cross, it remains tight-lipped about the nature of their relationship. However, a steamy variant cover by Nick Robles teases an intimate moment between Red Hood and Huntress, strongly suggesting that the series will explore a romantic connection between the two anti-heroes.
Nick Robles’ variant cover features Helena with her back pressed against Jason’s front as the two embrace. Both heroes are splattered in blood, with Jason’s arms wrapped around Helena and her face tilted up toward his in an almost-kiss. The romantic implications are unmistakable, making it likely this moment reflects an in-narrative relationship between the two.
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Jason Todd & Helena Bertinelli Have Phenomenal Couple Potential (& Here’s Why)
Cover H 1:25 Nick Robles Variant for Red Hood #1 (2025)
While DC teasing new romances isn’t unusual, what makes this one between Huntress and Red Hood stand out is how much potential it actually has. Jason and Helena are both black sheep of the Bat-Family. They are morally grey figures with dark pasts, each having killed those they believed deserved it, which sets them apart.
Both characters have clashed with the Bat-Family’s moral code and undergone revenge arcs that helped define who they are. These shared experiences make them ideological kindred spirits. That emotional overlap offers a strong foundation for a relationship that could grow naturally, one rooted in common ground instead of convenience or shallow attraction, as some pairings tend to be.
Too often, DC throws heroes and anti-heroes into relationships just because they look good together and share the same zip code. In contrast, Red Hood and Huntress actually have meaningful similarities, ones that have led to their alienation from the rest of the Bat-Family. Hence, this outsider status has the potential to create a compelling and lasting dynamic between Jason and Helena.
Beyond their emotional and moral compatibility, Red Hood and Huntress also look incredible together. Their designs already seem coordinated. While Jason’s new costume has faced criticism, it clearly mirrors Huntress’s aesthetic. Their matching style makes them look like a power couple in the making, giving off major “couple goals” energy.
Sorry, Past Loves of Jason Todd, But Huntress Is Red Hood’s Best Match Yet
Cover C Jae Lee Variant for Red Hood #1 (2025)
I’m a die-hard Red Hood fan who has always preferred him as a lone wolf rather than tied down in a relationship. One big reason is that I never really connected with or enjoyed any of his past romances. For example, his relationship with Artemis felt forced and awkward.
I also wasn’t sold on Jason’s brief romances with characters like Essence and Isabel Ardila. These felt like romances added just for the sake of having one, lacking real chemistry or depth. What excites me about the Helena Bertinelli pairing is that both characters carry deep trauma. Red Hood and Huntress’s shared pain and the healing they could find in each other make this relationship feel genuine and worth exploring.
…Jason isn’t the only person on the scene. Following his trail is Helena Bertinelli a.k.a. Huntress. Is she here to stop him or help him? What will happen when the two black sheep of the Bat-Family start working together? Get ready for Red Hood like you’ve always wanted to see him. – From the Official Red Hood #1 Synopsis
RED HOOD #1 is available September 10, 2025, from DC Comics!
