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Nightwing

Creation & Design

Nightwing was created as the first Robin to accompany Batman, designed to be a youthful sidekick who would eventually grow into his own hero.

Early Years

Dick Grayson was introduced as Batman's partner, Robin, and later transitioned into Nightwing after growing out of his role as a sidekick.

Character Development

Over the years, Nightwing has evolved from being Batman's sidekick to a fully realized hero with his own identity, grappling with the legacy of being Robin while forging his own path.

Cultural Reception

Nightwing has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his character depth and development.

Character Details

Real Name:

Dick Grayson

Aliases:

Robin, Nightwing

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

Teen Titans, Justice League, Batman Family

Abilities:

Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Expert Detective, Gadgets

Equipment:

Escrima Sticks, Grappling Hook, Nightwing Suit

Weight:

175lbs

Height:

6' 10"

Eye Color:

blue

Hair Color:

black

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Preview appearance of Nightwing, prior to New Teen Titans #44

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Preview appearance of Nightwing, prior to New Teen Titans #44

New Teen Titans #39

DC ⋅ 1984

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Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44

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Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44

Tales of the Teen Titans #44

DC ⋅ 1984

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$75

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Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin

Joseph adopts the name Jericho

Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho

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Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin

Joseph adopts the name Jericho

Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho

Tales of the Teen Titans Annual #3

DC ⋅ 1984

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Tales of the Teen Titans Annual #3

DC ⋅ 1984

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2nd appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing

Death of Terra

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2nd appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing

Death of Terra

Batman #416

DC ⋅ 1988

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First meeting and team-up of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and Jason Todd as Robin

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First meeting and team-up of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and Jason Todd as Robin

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Debut of new Nightwing suit

Debut of new Starfire suit

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Debut of new Nightwing suit

Debut of new Starfire suit

Robin #0

DC ⋅ 1994

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Prodigal crossover arc begins

Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512

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Prodigal crossover arc begins

Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512

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First Nightwing headlining title, one-shot

Epilogue to Knightquest: The Search and Batman: Prodigal

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Vengeance of Bane #2

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First Nightwing headlining title, one-shot

Epilogue to Knightquest: The Search and Batman: Prodigal

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Vengeance of Bane #2

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First solo Nightwing series

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First solo Nightwing series

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Debut of a new Nightwing costume

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Debut of a new Nightwing costume

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Preview of the first ongoing Nightwing title

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Preview of the first ongoing Nightwing title

Nightwing #1

DC ⋅ 1996

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$25

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First mention of Bludhaven

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First mention of Bludhaven

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Batgirl and Nightwing kiss

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Batgirl and Nightwing kiss

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Nightwing sexually assaulted by Tarantula

Death of Blockbuster (Roland Desmond)

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Nightwing sexually assaulted by Tarantula

Death of Blockbuster (Roland Desmond)

Nightwing #118

DC ⋅ 2006

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1st appearance of Jason Todd as Nightwing

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1st appearance of Jason Todd as Nightwing

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Variant cover art by Tony Daniel

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Variant cover art by Tony Daniel

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #3

DC ⋅ 2009

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Batman: Battle for the Cowl #3

DC ⋅ 2009

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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman

1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson

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Dick Grayson defeats Jason Todd to become Batman

1st official appearance of Damian Wayne as Robin, sidekick of Batman, Dick Grayson

Nightwing #1

DC ⋅ 2011

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Debut of new Nightwing costume

1st appearance of Saiko, a childhood friend of Dick Grayson turned assassin

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Debut of new Nightwing costume

1st appearance of Saiko, a childhood friend of Dick Grayson turned assassin

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Origin of Dick Grayson aka Robin, Nightwing

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Origin of Dick Grayson aka Robin, Nightwing

Grayson #1

DC ⋅ 2014

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Premiere issue of solo Nightwing series

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Premiere issue of solo Nightwing series

Nightwing: New Order #1

DC ⋅ 2017

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1st appearance of Jacob Grayson, the son of Dick Grayson, Nightwing, in an alternate reality

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1st appearance of Jacob Grayson, the son of Dick Grayson, Nightwing, in an alternate reality

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Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic

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Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic

Nightwing #65

DC ⋅ 2019

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Origin of Ric Grayson, specifically his ancestral affiliation with the Court of Owls

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Origin of Ric Grayson, specifically his ancestral affiliation with the Court of Owls

Nightwing #66

DC ⋅ 2019

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Nightwing accepts his role as a Talon in the Court of Owls

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Nightwing accepts his role as a Talon in the Court of Owls

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Variant cover art by Skan

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Variant cover art by Skan

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Second printing cover art by Bruno Redondo

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Second printing cover art by Bruno Redondo

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Variant cover art by Rafael Grassetti

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Variant cover art by Rafael Grassetti

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Second printing

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Second printing

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Variant design cover art by Bruno Redondo

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Variant design cover art by Bruno Redondo

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Variant cover art by Jamal Campbell

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Variant cover art by Jamal Campbell

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Variant cover art by David Talaski

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Variant cover art by David Talaski

Nightwing #103

DC ⋅ 2023

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Debut of new Nightwing's Superwing suit and powers

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Debut of new Nightwing's Superwing suit and powers

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Amazing Heroes #40	Fantagraphics	$1	$2	$10
New Teen Titans #39	DC	$1	$2	$4
Tales of the Teen Titans #44	DC	$5	$20	$75
Tales of the Teen Titans Annual #3	DC	$1	$2	$8
Batman #416	DC	$1	$2	$8
New Titans, The #88	DC	$1	$2	$3
Robin #0	DC	$1	$2	$3
Nightwing: Alfred's Return #1	DC	$1	$2	$3
Nightwing #1	DC	$1	$2	$5
Nightwing #2	DC	$1	$2	$8
Nightwing #1	DC	$8	$18	$75
Nightwing #1	DC	$3	$8	$25
Birds of Prey #8	DC	$3	$9	$35
Nightwing #93	DC	$1	$5	$15
Nightwing #118	DC	$1	$2	$3
Batman #684	DC	$2	$8	$20
Batman: Battle for the Cowl #3	DC	$1	$2	$10
Nightwing #1	DC	$2	$8	$18
Nightwing #0	DC	$1	$2	$10
Grayson #1	DC	$1	$2	$3
Nightwing: New Order #1	DC	$1	$2	$5
Teen Titans #12	DC	$5	$15	$50
Nightwing #65	DC	$1	$2	$4
Nightwing #66	DC	$1	$2	$4
Nightwing #78	DC	$2	$8	$20
Nightwing #78	DC	$1	$2	$10
Nightwing #81	DC	$1	$2	$4
Nightwing #81	DC	$1	$2	$5
Nightwing #86	DC	$2	$8	$20
Nightwing #88	DC	$1	$2	$5
Nightwing #94	DC	$1	$3	$12
Nightwing #103	DC	$1	$2	$5

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Amazing Heroes #40

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1984

Amazing Heroes #40

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1984

Key Facts

Preview appearance of Nightwing, prior to New Teen Titans #44

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Preview appearance of Nightwing, prior to New Teen Titans #44

New Teen Titans #39

DC ⋅ 1984

New Teen Titans #39

DC ⋅ 1984

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Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44

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Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44

Tales of the Teen Titans #44

DC ⋅ 1984

Tales of the Teen Titans #44

DC ⋅ 1984

Key Facts

Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin

Joseph adopts the name Jericho

Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho

Key Facts

Dick Grayson becomes Nightwing, formerly Robin

Joseph adopts the name Jericho

Origin of Deathstroke and Jericho

Tales of the Teen Titans Annual #3

DC ⋅ 1984

Tales of the Teen Titans Annual #3

DC ⋅ 1984

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2nd appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing

Death of Terra

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2nd appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing

Death of Terra

Batman #416

DC ⋅ 1988

Batman #416

DC ⋅ 1988

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First meeting and team-up of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and Jason Todd as Robin

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First meeting and team-up of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and Jason Todd as Robin

New Titans, The #88

DC ⋅ 1992

New Titans, The #88

DC ⋅ 1992

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Debut of new Nightwing suit

Debut of new Starfire suit

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Debut of new Nightwing suit

Debut of new Starfire suit

Robin #0

DC ⋅ 1994

Robin #0

DC ⋅ 1994

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Prodigal crossover arc begins

Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512

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Prodigal crossover arc begins

Nightwing takes up the mantle of Batman while Bruce Wayne recovers from the events of Knightfall

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #512

Nightwing: Alfred's Return #1

DC ⋅ 1995

Nightwing: Alfred's Return #1

DC ⋅ 1995

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First Nightwing headlining title, one-shot