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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
First Appearance:
New Teen Titans #39
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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New Teen Titans #39
DC ⋅ 1984
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New Teen Titans #39
 
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Last appearance of Dick Grayson as Robin, becomes Nightwing in Tales of the Teen Titans #44

Amazing Heroes #40
Fantagraphics ⋅ 1984
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Amazing Heroes #40
 
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Preview appearance of Nightwing, prior to New Teen Titans #44

Tales of the Teen Titans #44
DC ⋅ 1984
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Tales of the Teen Titans #44
 
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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
 
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2nd appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing

Death of Terra

Batman #416
DC ⋅ 1988
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Batman #416
 
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First meeting of Dick Grayson as Nightwing and Jason Todd as Robin

New Titans, The #88
DC ⋅ 1992
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New Titans, The #88
 
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Debut of new Nightwing suit

Debut of new Starfire suit

Robin #0
DC ⋅ 1994
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Robin #0
 
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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
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Nightwing: Alfred's Return #1
 
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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

Nightwing #1
DC ⋅ 1995
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Nightwing #1
 
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First solo Nightwing series

Nightwing #2
DC ⋅ 1995
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Nightwing #2
 
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Debut of a new Nightwing costume

Nightwing #1
Preview ⋅ DC ⋅ 1996
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Nightwing #1
 
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Preview of the first ongoing Nightwing title

Nightwing #1
DC ⋅ 1996
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Nightwing #1
 
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First mention of Bludhaven

Birds of Prey #8
DC ⋅ 1999
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Birds of Prey #8
 
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Batgirl and Nightwing kiss

Nightwing #93
DC ⋅ 2004
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Nightwing #93
 
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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

Batman #684
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009
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Batman #684
 
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Variant cover art by Tony Daniel

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

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

Nightwing #0
DC ⋅ 2012
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Nightwing #0
 
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Origin of Dick Grayson aka Robin, Nightwing

Grayson #1
DC ⋅ 2014
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Grayson #1
 
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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

Teen Titans #12
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Teen Titans #12
 
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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

Nightwing #66
DC ⋅ 2019
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Nightwing accepts his role as a Talon in the Court of Owls

Nightwing #78
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Variant cover art by Skan

Nightwing #78
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Second printing cover art by Bruno Redondo

Nightwing #81
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Variant cover art by Rafael Grassetti

Nightwing #81
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Second printing

Nightwing #86
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Variant design cover art by Bruno Redondo

Nightwing #88
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Variant cover art by Jamal Campbell

Nightwing #94
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Variant cover art by David Talaski

Nightwing #103
DC ⋅ 2023
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Nightwing #103
 
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Debut of new Nightwing's Superwing suit and powers

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