Nightwing (Dick Grayson)

## Dick Grayson

### **Friends**

Batman (mentor, partner), Alfred Pennyworth, Red Robin (partner), Barbara Gordon/Batgirl (partner, love-interest), Red Hood (partner), Damian Wayne (partner), Batwoman, Stephanie Brown, Cassandra Cain, Batwing, The Signal, Bluebird, Catwoman, Starfire (love-interest), Donna Troy (love-interest), Raven, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Kid Flash (best friend), Supergirl, Speedy, Aqualad, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Kyle Rayner, Hal Jordan, Huntress, Superboy, Steel, Aquaman, Firestorm, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Zatanna, The Question, Jade, Jericho, Ace the Bat-Hound, Azrael, Bumblebee, Harley Quinn (sometimes), Omen, Renee Montoya, The Justice League, Ravager, Adeline Kane

### **Minions**

Damian Wayne (sidekick and partner; as Batman)

### **Enemies**

Deathstroke (arch-enemy), The Joker, Lex Luthor, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, the Riddler, The Penguin, Ra's al Ghul, Talon, Black Mask, Scarecrow, Brainiac, Superboy-Prime, Trigon, Terra (formerly), Hush, Firefly, Nocturna, Professor Pyg, Blockbuster II, Amazo, Mad Hatter, Victor Zsasz, Tony Zucco (parents' killer), Dr. Simon Hurt, Lady Shiva, Brother Blood, Mister Freeze, Bride and Groom, Red Hood (formerly), Court of Owls, Darkseid, Anti-Monitor, Circus of Strange, Wonderland Gang, Black Lantern Corps, Dark Knights

## Affiliations

### **Affiliations**

Haly's Circus (formerly)
Flying Graysons
Titans
Batman Family
Teen Titans (formerly)

### **Powers & Abilities**

Genius-level Intellect
 Indomitable Will
 Charisma
 Leadership
 Expert Tactician
 Intimidation
 Criminology
 Investigation Skills
 Mastery of Martial Arts
 Master Acrobat
 Firearm Sills
 Swordsmanship
 Stealth Expertise
 Escape Artistry
 Meditation Skills
 Hacking Skills
 Multilingualism
 Access to high tech equipment
 **Peak Human Condition:**

* Peak Human Strength
* Peak Human Durability
* Peak Human Speed
* Peak Human Reflexes
* Peak Human Stamina
* Peak Human Agility
* Peak Human Endurance
 **Spyral Implants:** (formerly)
* Hypnos
* Identity Protection

### **Possessions**

Robin suit (formerly)
Batman suit (formerly)
Nightwing suit (currently)
Renegade suit (formerly)
Mask
Gauntlets
EMP Mask
Electric Shock
Spyral Implants (formerly)
Wingcycle
Escrima Sticks
Electro-Blast
Wing Dings

## Behind The Scenes

### **Portrayed By**

Douglas Croft
 Johnny Duncan
 Burt Ward
 Chris O'Donnell
**Titansverse:**
Brenton Thwaites
 Tomaso Sanelli (young)
 Viktor Sawchuk (young)

### **Status**

Active

**Richard John "Dick" Grayson** is one of the main protagonists of the DC Comics. He appears as one of the deuteragonists of *Batman* franchise, the titular main protagonist of *Nightwing* and *Grayson* one of the titular protagonists of the *Robin*, *Titans*, and *Teen Titans* comic book series, a major protagonist in *Justice League* and *Superman* and one of the main heroic antagonists of the*Deathstroke* comics*.* Dick is the adoptive son of Bruce Wayne, the son of John and Mary Grayson, the half-brother of Melinda Zucco, the adoptive brother of Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Cassandra Cain and Damian Wayne, and the best friend of Wally West, and close friends with Donna Troy, Raven, Garfield Logan/Beast Boy, Victor Stone/Cyborg and Roy Harper

Dick was adopted by Bruce Wayne after his parents' deaths and became his partner, **Robin**. He later became known as **Nightwing**, after outgrowing his role as the Boy Wonder and became the protector of the city Bludhaven. Dick has been a founding member of the Teen Titans, the Titans, the Justice League, and the Batman family. For a brief time, he was **Batman** before his identity was exposed, **Agent 37**, a member of the Spyral and **Talon** when he had amnesia before becoming Nightwing once more.

## History

### Background

Dick was a performer of Haly's Circus and the youngest member of the Flying Graysons, with his parents. As Robin, he became fairly close with Clark Kent and Alfred Pennyworth. Dick usually had a strained relationship with Bruce, but this changed when he learned Batman. Dick became one of the founding member of the Teen Titans, along with Wally West, Roy Harper, Garth and Donna Troy. As an adult, Dick was inspired by Superman on a tale of a Krypton bird, deciding to take the codename **Nightwing**, becoming the leader of the Teen Titans' adult counterparts, the Titans and a member of the Batman Family and a reserved member of Justice League. He briefly became **Batman** when Bruce was apparently killed by Darkseid, with Damian as his Robin until it was revealed Bruce was alive, becoming Nightwing again. He has also been Agent 37 when Bruce made him fake his death and temporarily **Talon** when Dick suffered amnesia before his memories were restored.

Nightwing has also been in romantic relationships with Barbara Gordon and Starfire, having on/off relationships with both women.

## Adaptations

### As Nightwing

#### Arkhamverse

*Main article: Nightwing (Arkhamverse)*
His story remains the same, becoming the Boy Wonder superhero, **Robin** before eventually moving onto his **Nightwing** career and patrolling Bludhaven. He is voiced by Josh Keaton and Scott Porter in the video game series.

#### Batman Unlimited

*Main article: Nightwing (Batman Unlimited)*
Like the comic, Dick was first known as **Robin**, but later took on the name **Nightwing**. He also continued to work alongside Batman, In the first installment of the  series, he mistook Cheetah for Catwoman and also teamed u with the Flash to take down Cheetah, Croc and Man Bat with Red Robin, Batman and the Flash. Dick later appears in the sequels *Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem*, helping figh toff against the Joker and *Mech vs. Mutants*

#### DCAMU

*Main article: Nightwing (DC Animated Movie Universe)*
**Dick Grayson**, was the first **Robin**, later known as **Nightwing** like in the comics. He was voiced by Sean Maher. Unlike the comics, Dick is not welcome to Damian becoming the next Robin because of his arrogant behavior but slowly warms up to the idea. He also makes an appearance in *Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans* in a non-speaking role.

#### Young Justice

*Main article: Nightwing (Young Justice)*
A version of Dick Grayson appears as one of the main characters in the television series *Young Justice*. He is voiced by Jesse McCartney. Dick is a founding member of the Young Justice and acts as a mentor to Tim Drake, the current Robin.

#### DC Animated Universe

*Main article: Nightwing (DC Animated Universe)*
## Relationships

### Family

* Mary Grayson † - Mother
* John Grayson † - Father
* Bruce Wayne/Batman - Adoptive Father, Mentor and Former Partner
* Melinda Zucco - Paternal Half-Sister
* Damian Wayne - Adoptive Brother, Successor and Protégé
* Jason Todd/Red Hood - Adoptive Brother and Former Enemy
* Tim Drake/Red Robin - Adoptive Brother
* Cassandra Cain/Orphan - Adoptive Sister (New Earth)
* Gray Son of Gotham - Grandfather
* Grandmother †
* Thomas Wayne † - Adoptive Grandfather
* Martha Wayne † - Adoptive Grandmother
* Burton Crowne † - Great-Great-Grandfather
* Great-Great-Grandmother †
* William Cobb - Great-Grandfather
* Amelia Crowne † - Great-Grandmother
* Roderick Kane † - Adoptive Great-Grandfather
* Landon Grayson - Great-Great-Uncle
* Judith Grayson - Great-Great-Aunt
* Jacob Kane - Adoptive Great-Uncle
* Gabrielle Kane † - Adoptive Great-Aunt
* Kate Kane - Adoptive Second Cousin
* Beth Kane - Adoptive Second Cousin
* Mary Elizabeth Kane - Adoptive Second Cousin

**Alternate Timelines**

* Jacob Grayson - Son (Earth Two)
* Mari Grayson/Nightstar - Daughter (Earth-22)
* Johnny Grayson - Son (The New Order)

### Friends

* Batman (mentor, partner)
* Alfred Pennyworth
* Red Robin (partner)
* Batgirl (partner, love-interest)
* Red Hood (partner)
* Damian Wayne (partner)
* Batwoman
* Stephanie Brown
* Cassandra Cain
* Batwing
* The Signal
* Bluebird
* Catwoman
* Starfire (love-interest)
* Donna Troy (love-interest)
* Raven
* Cyborg
* Beast Boy
* Kid Flash (best friend)
* Supergirl
* Speedy
* Aqualad
* Superman
* Wonder Woman
* The Flash
* Kyle Rayner
* Hal Jordan
* Huntress
* Superboy
* Steel
* Aquaman
* Firestorm
* Green Arrow

### Love Interests

* Barbara Gordon
* Beatrice Bennett
* Bridget Clancy
* Catalina Flores
* Deborah Poulos
* Emily Washburn
* Helena Bertinelli
* Katherine Spencer
* Liu
* M'gann M'orzz
* Raya Vestri
* Sasha Lo
* Shawn Tsang
* Sonia Zucco
* Victoria Vale

### Enemies

* Deathstroke (archenemy)
* The Joker
* Lex Luthor
* Harley Quinn
* Two-Face
* The Penguin
* Ra's al Ghul
* Talon
* Black Mask
* Scarecrow
* Brainiac
* Superboy-Prime
* Trigon
* Hush
* Firefly
* Professor Pyg
* Blockbuster II
* Amazo
* Mad Hatter
* Victor Zsasz
* Tony Zucco (parents' killer)
* Dr. Simon Hurt
* Lady Shiva
* Brother Blood
* Mister Freeze
* Bride and Groom
* Red Hood (formerly)
* Court of Owls
* Circus of Strange
* Wonderland Gang
* Black Lantern Corps