Dick Grayson
During the Year of the Villain, Dick Grayson is captured by William Cobb, his grandfather who is a Talon. William Cobb forces Dick Grayson to wear goggles, putting Dick under his spell. Dick Grayson, as a Talon, fights off other Nightwing heroes. A Nightwing hero named Connor Red shoots at Dick Grayson's mask, making his eye visible. Connor Red pleads for mercy saying he has a family, and as the sun comes up Dick Grayson suddenly breaks out of his grandfather's control. Dick Grayson starts to remember his adventures as Nightwing (like "Forever Evil", the Joker, and Bane). Dick Grayson defeats Talon, and saves his girlfriend Bea. Dick Grayson admits that he has memories of himself as Nightwing, but right now all he wants to do is spend time with Bea. Afterwards, he journeys to Switzerland to learn more answers about his past from Dr. Haas, who attempts to use the crystal to alter his memories once more. However, an explosion seemingly sends her down a river to her death while Ric is able to retrieve the memory crystal she used on him. During the "Joker War" storyline, the Joker steals the memory crystal and uses it to brainwash Grayson into believing he is the Joker's adopted son, "Dicky Boy" and turns him against the Bat Family in his latest war against Batman. After Barbara gets the crystal back, Bea uses it to allow him to fully regain his memories as Dick Grayson.