Yeah.. agreed. It feels like almost like a mandatory Thing with those two in that Era, and it probably was (although that’s just a Speculation, doubt anything if much is known about the BTS of the TV Comics). Ironic that the Moment they ditched them in that run, I do think those Comics get somewhat better again (at least in my Eyes).
Also while yes, very odd/annoying, I do kinda like how they never really acknowledge his Change in Appearance, they should have done something with it, yes. But hey it’s I guess somewhat amusing that they don’t!