What Only Comic Book Fans Know About Netflix's Raising Dion

In an interview with IGN back in 2019 (which promoted the release of the series' first season) Dennis Liu asserted that one of the major differences between the comic book and the show was the way the comic emphasized the "nature versus nurture" debate in regards to how Dion was raised. "The comic focused more on designer babies and CAS-9 technology," Liu explained, referencing two controversial methods of editing a child's DNA to remove any sort of genetic imperfections (via The Guardian).

It seems that the story in the comic book was much more interested in how Nicole's parenting style might have affected her son as he grows up –- and how his superhero genetics might similarly affect the person he will one day become. It's interesting to consider this more philosophical side of the story, which is almost entirely excluded from the Netflix series. Indeed, most of the show's drama comes from Nicole's desperate attempts to keep Dion's powers a secret, and protect him from people who would use his abilities for evil –0 not from whether or not Dion's genetics will turn him into a hero or a villain.

It's certainly an interesting concept for a superhero story, and with the recent release of the series' second season, it's a debate we may see returning as the story moves forward.