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Dick Grayson

Character » Dick Grayson appears in 4261 issues.

Raised in Haly’s Circus as a skilled trapeze artist, Dick Grayson studied under Batman for years as the first Robin until maturing into the hero called Nightwing. He would eventually assume his mentor’s role for a short term, but recently reclaimed the identity of Nightwing upon Bruce Wayne's return.

Dick has lost everything he's worked for

#1 Edited by VampireSelektor (716 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

1) Bludhaven is gone (the story, I mean).

2) The original Titans are gone, along with most of his experience (see above)

3) "Batman Reborn" has been compromised

4) Damian's dead.

Is Dick still the first sidekick turned solo hero? Does that status carry the same weight anymore?

Hmm. More later.

#2 Posted by evilvegeta74 (3480 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

Isn't he supposed to be going to Chicago?

#3 Posted by Avenging-X-Bolt (8833 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@evilvegeta74 said:

Isn't he supposed to be going to Chicago?

yup

#4 Posted by AllStarSuperman (3217 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@evilvegeta74: yup. I really thought his whole circus in Gotham was awesome though.

#5 Posted by evilvegeta74 (3480 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@evilvegeta74 said:

Isn't he supposed to be going to Chicago?

yup

Ok,thanks.

#6 Posted by evilvegeta74 (3480 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@AllStarSuperman said:

@evilvegeta74: yup. I really thought his whole circus in Gotham was awesome though.

It's sad that things turned out that way, You can really say he's lost more than Bruce, including Damian.

#7 Posted by AllStarSuperman (3217 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@evilvegeta74 said:

@AllStarSuperman said:

@evilvegeta74: yup. I really thought his whole circus in Gotham was awesome though.

It's sad that things turned out that way, You can really say he's lost more than Bruce, including Damian.

Yup I hope he stays him self and doesn't go dark though

#8 Posted by Phaedrusgr (1032 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

#9 Posted by evilvegeta74 (3480 posts) - 2 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@AllStarSuperman said:

@evilvegeta74 said:

@AllStarSuperman said:

@evilvegeta74: yup. I really thought his whole circus in Gotham was awesome though.

It's sad that things turned out that way, You can really say he's lost more than Bruce, including Damian.

Yup I hope he stays him self and doesn't go dark though

me too!

#10 Edited by soduh2 (731 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

#11 Posted by Xwraith (797 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@Phaedrusgr: I still think it's a safe bet to say who's lost the most...

#12 Posted by Phaedrusgr (1032 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@soduh2: Congrats for the 700th! Hmm, I'm not sure about Tim and Jason, but I'll agree with you on this. Dick is among those that lost a lot.

#13 Posted by Phaedrusgr (1032 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@Xwraith: Yeah...New52 is giving a hard time to Ollie's fans. He's not among my fave heroes, but I don't like what they did to him. No respect at all.

#14 Posted by havoc1201 (357 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

#15 Edited by VampireSelektor (716 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

#16 Posted by Nightwing4 (270 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

Yep. Higgins needs to get something going or everyone reading Nightwing is going to have to go on Abilify (Antidepressant)

That being said, I like the way Higgins writes the character, its just these crossovers haven't been too kind.

#17 Posted by Avenging-X-Bolt (8833 posts) - 2 months, 18 days ago - Show Bio

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

The Lady Shiva connection as well.

#18 Posted by nmiller1939 (46 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

#19 Posted by Avenging-X-Bolt (8833 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

#20 Posted by VampireSelektor (716 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

Oh, right. :)

#21 Posted by VampireSelektor (716 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

#22 Posted by nmiller1939 (46 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@VampireSelektor said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

He does. Apparently Aquaman has made hints as to his existence. I haven't been reading it, though, so I can't say what exactly has happened.

And yeah, we know Dick worked with Starfire and Arsenal in some capacity, but we don't know how much

#23 Edited by Avenging-X-Bolt (8833 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@VampireSelektor said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

Arsenal mentioned Victor and Garth while talking to Starfire.

#24 Posted by nmiller1939 (46 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

Arsenal said mentioned Victor and Garth while talking to Starfire.

Yeah, but that was very early in the series, back before they decided that Tim's Titans were the first version. This was the same time period when Tim mentioned being Robin and the fact that Dick led the Teen Titans back in the day.

#25 Posted by Avenging-X-Bolt (8833 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@nmiller1939 said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

Arsenal said mentioned Victor and Garth while talking to Starfire.

Yeah, but that was very early in the series, back before they decided that Tim's Titans were the first version. This was the same time period when Tim mentioned being Robin and the fact that Dick led the Teen Titans back in the day.

still no real evidence to the contrary, DC edited out Tim mentioning these things in subsequent reprints whereas if im not mistaken they haven't done so with RHATO

#26 Posted by nmiller1939 (46 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@Avenging-X-Bolt said:

@nmiller1939 said:

@VampireSelektor said:

@havoc1201 said:

@soduh2 said:

@Phaedrusgr said:

It's New52, guys. Everybody's lost something. We can't put them on the scale! Let's hope, they have great stories to tell in their minds.

Some (like Dick) lost more than others. In fact, Jason and Tim seems to have gained a lot of what Dick lost.

700th post!

Tim actually lost a lot, he lost his true origin which they gave some of it to Dick, he lost his close relationship with Dick something i truly miss for both characters, also he is a lesser character now and is very secluded from the Bat Fam. I mean he and Jason are the closest which makes no sense at all.

What Tim traits were given to Dick? Oh, you mean figuring out Batman's identity? I would chock that up to Dick's body reading. Body language was Cassie's forte, no? I see what you mean though.

His founding status as a Titan, for one. That was an essential part of Dick's story...I mean, Dick became a real character in Wolfman's Titans series, and now Tim has that, while Jason has his former teammates. Seriously, Dick excelled as a team player, and he was at his best (aside from his time as Batman) when he was on the fringe of the Batman franchise. Tim, on the other hand, was his best when he was with the Batman franchise. Young Justice was good, and his Titans run was okay, but he was better in Gotham. Why they decided to reverse that is a mystery to me.

to be fair, Dick still had adventures with most Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal, Tempest and the like, they just never called themselves the Titans. Tim just met his Titans teammates.

This isn't exactly accurate. Nightwing and Cyborg haven't met on-panel yet. Does Garth even exist in the New52?

Arsenal said mentioned Victor and Garth while talking to Starfire.

Yeah, but that was very early in the series, back before they decided that Tim's Titans were the first version. This was the same time period when Tim mentioned being Robin and the fact that Dick led the Teen Titans back in the day.

still no real evidence to the contrary, DC edited out Tim mentioning these things in subsequent reprints whereas if im not mistaken they haven't done so with RHATO

That's fair. I just feel that the veracity of that is questionable at this point.

#27 Edited by DurararaFTW (73 posts) - 2 months, 16 days ago - Show Bio

Considering it's Starfire that was the one who remembered those times and she has under the same pen said that Jason is her very first platonic friend in the world, we can be sure those adventures didn't mean anything. Yes, there was a team but they were absolutely nothing like the family we remember.

#28 Posted by Stronger (4647 posts) - 1 month, 6 days ago - Show Bio

You forgot Lady Shiva also kicked the crap out of him while he was injured.....

#29 Edited by Theorder14 (487 posts) - 1 month, 1 day ago - Show Bio

Shiva said that they would meet again and she expects more from him so hopefully, he will improve his martial artist.

#30 Edited by Nathaniel_Christopher (892 posts) - 25 days, 4 hours ago - Show Bio

Dick Grayson, Wally West, Donna Troy, Roy Harper, Garth, Gar Logan, Raven- How is it that Cyborg is the only character from the glorious New Teen Titans run to come out of Flashpoint the better for it? Every character I mentioned has either been changed so much they're a shadow of their former selves (Dick, Roy, Gar) or put on a bus and sent into a black hole (Wally, Donna, Garth, Raven)

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