History of Dick Grayson - The First Robin (Redux)

Today on the show, Faust talks about the History of Dick Grayson, the first Robin to Batman, and the first Nightwing. He was also the leader of the Teen Titans, The Titans, The Outsiders, he was the Batman that trained Damian Wayne, and has been featured in shows such as The Teen Titans, Young Justice, and even Batman the Animated Series.
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"Richard John Grayson is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, he first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in April 1940 as the original incarnation of Robin. In Tales of the Teen Titans #44 (July 1984) the character retires his role as Robin and assumes the superhero persona of Nightwing, created by Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.
The youngest in a family of Gotham City acrobats known as the "Flying Graysons", Dick watches a mafia boss kill his parents in order to extort money from the circus that employed them. Batman (Bruce Wayne) takes him in as a legal ward (retconned as an adopted son in some cases) and the crime-fighting partner Robin. He is written by many authors as the first son of Batman.[2] As well as being Batman's crime-fighting partner, Dick establishes himself as the leader of the Teen Titans, a team of teenage superheroes. As a young man, he retires as Robin and takes on his own superhero identity to assert his independence, becoming Nightwing. As Nightwing, he continues to lead the Teen Titans and later the Outsiders. In the first volume of his eponymous series (1996-2009), he becomes the protector of Blüdhaven, Gotham's economically troubled neighboring city, the locale the character is most closely associated with. He has also been depicted as protecting the streets of New York, Chicago, and Gotham City over the years." - Wiki

[@ItsSuperEffective]

Hi guys!! As always, thanks for watching, and waiting!! I worked real hard on this video, and it's the longest "History of" I've ever made!! So I'd really appreciate if you hit the thumbs up button, and shared it!! Also if you're new here, please don't forget to subscribe, and hit the notification bell!! Also side note - the story with Mirage, by modern standards, would count as Mirage raping Dick, BUT that is not how the story portrays that situation, and as a result I did not portray it like that in this video. I could've gone off on that whole story, but for the sake of this video not being 1000 hours, I'm gonna save that for another video!! Thanks guys!! Faust

[@DJKnight4]

ItsSuperEffective i saw the original too

[@DJKnight4]

Their both great

[@angrylampshade495]

THANK YOU ALMIGHTY FAUST :D

[@blackrainfire7465]

ItsSuperEffective. Hay you should read Tokyo Ghoul.

[@britneybitch420]

ItsSuperEffective this video was great!

[@TheFirephoenix76]

@15:05 The thing with Dick Grayson taking Jason Todd's death son hard was because when Dick became Noghtwing, he passed the Torch to Jason to be Robin. When Jason died Dick felt that Robin died too, along with himself...

[@ProngsPokiegames]

Dick Grayson is an underrated character, he doesn't get the love he needs

[@firdragon1]

very well done..i agree with you that dick grayson is a very good character seeing him grow in the comics and become nightwing then become more over time really shows how much he's grown..i'd love to really see even more of him maybe even see him and Barbra gorden get back together..keep up all the great work you do :)

[@jwilsthem.c3780]

I loooovvvveee long videos.

[@urmom-fr8ij]

Thank you for this

[@jamallonesome7743]

I'm dead. I've been watching your a couple of your "History of" videos. "Dick and his butt cheeks" is the funniest line. Good work.

[@hipstercaden7739]

I really loved this video! Are you doing this with the rest of the Robins? Just curious. Love ya! :D

[@fergalharte]

Also have you read X-Men Grand Design yet?

[@jonpiper8002]

Fabulous video as usual Faust! 🌈🤗❤

[@edithwallflower]

This is so great

[@_Dee2nd]

You ever thought about doing History Of for some of the Milestone heroes? I’d be much appreciated.

[@princeobah7995]

Keep up the good work 👍🏿

[@Logan-eb2wh]

Jeez Faust this must have took real long to edit

[@antoniodemonteverde7670]

5:31 IT WAS WEIRD

[@mofrigga6683]

Bloodhaven was the town that got nuked in cw arrowverse right?

[@edithwallflower]

29:20

[@ooooalooo]

Hey, woud you be interested in doing a video on Magik/Ilana?

[@y.boy1234]

Please do the history of Donna Troy

[@loops3558]

him being sa'd is not him cheating.

[@Nexion3653]

YES MY FAVORITE CHARACTER

[@rogueproductions6627]

Could you do a video for me of the original Aqualad. Like the original team of 3. The the Comic is called, Kid Flash Aqualad Robin brave and the bold comic. I'd like to know more about thay aqualad not the new young justice aqualad.

[@draiseg6178]

You know you're a lil pervy when... Faust: Raven puts this demon seed inside of Starfire. My brain: I'm sure Starfire has had plenty "seeds" inside of her considering she's dating DICK... Just saying, something tells me after that blow up on Tamaran Starfire ain't with him because of gracious personality...

[@JemieXTRa]

The best dick grayson story I've ever heard

[@pavankrishna.s396]

My favorite superhero. Personal opinion but he is better than Batman (Just my personal opinion).

[@simonkwan8140]

Dick is one of the best Robin than the others.

[@brianjong8945]

Do Wally west and two face

[@realrealwarpet]

Oh hey lilith clay, my favorite member of the titans....THANKS GRADUATION DAY. I hate graduation day....just because of how they treated Omen's death. its all about donna. I'd care more....but omen was killed for no real reason, even worse because they planned to bring back donna. so the only major death was lilith. and nobody cared that she died. great job graduation day.

[@adriancruz5418]

What issue is the one at 44:20

[@TheFTLTRAVELER]

I don't understand why you keep calling dick a bastard. I'm sure you know that in Starfire's culture sleeping with people and having multiple partners isn't as big of a deal. For most humans it is It doesn't make him a bastard.

[@dragoniraflameblade]

"His best ... Features." *Fans face* Do you have a PO Box? I have the comic that has the whole Terra betrayal chapters if you want it.

[@ItsSuperEffective]

I have two of every issue of the Titans and Teen Titans in existence!! But thanks anyway!

[@jamie2888]

Did anyone note that dramatic music in the background?

[@ihatecorpsehusband7147]

W-what about Grayson? What about GRAYSON?!

[@jarelljames4423]

My boy always got the great history.

[@TheCoeryy]

I love your face when you said, " that shows his best features" 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑

[@Shenruss]

*Dick Grayson:* First Son, Alpha Legacy Hero, possibly greatest side kick to ever live, O.G. Boy Wonder... I have been a fan of his since I was a kid, and even if Tim Drake maybe the most _well rounded_ Robin, in my opinion, Grayson was, is an always _will be_ the Best. This video was sublime; well researched and nciely done. I kind of wish you would have gone into how well respected Nightwing is by both heroes *and* villians, his most lusted after hero status, his occasional playboy tendencies, and how both Kory _and_ Babs are both the loves of his life in their own way [Kory Heart & Spirit; Babs Mind & Long term] as well as his legacy with his [possible] daughter Nightstar and how he will train Terry McGinnis, but over all, this was excellent. Continue to kick ass, my man

[@lunerwerewolf]

Um. He never cheated on Starfire. Cheating implies concent

[@ItsSuperEffective]

The story presented it as cheating. I present these videos in a way that the original writers and story intended, its not my opinion. The writer of the story wanted it to come across as a "cheating" situation. It sucks, and is gross that someone would view non consensual sex as cheating, but it wasn't me that wrote it, and its not my place to alter the intention of the story. I explain that in the pinned comment to this video.

[@tanyafink4122]

Unfortunately, I'm watching this on my cell phone. So the comments didn't pop up until after I posted.

[@fomalhauto]

How is it cheating if it's non consensual sex? Dick didn't know that he was making love to Mirage when she was disguised as Kory. Dick did admit to Kory that he was thinking with his hormones instead of his head.

[@justlisten203]

I guess I'm a big believer in death of the author which is why the whole "the writer intended it to be consensual" is a weak and quite unhelpful argument. When this happened to Dick again in the whole Tarantula fiasco the writer said she intended it to be non-consensual not rape. Yeah seriously her words were, "I didn't say it was rape I said it was non-consensual". To me the writers intentions means zilch. Whether or not that INTENDED to write a rape scene doesn't change the fact that they wrote a rape scene. What an artist feels doesn't change reality or the law. By the way, I know this comment may sound hostile upon reading but I honestly don't mean it to come across that way. I guess I just get so frustrated when we come across things in our culture that we just ignore or say, "it was just the attitude back then". Especially when it comes to sexual violence against men as there is already a wall of silence and shame even more reinforced that it is for women. @@ItsSuperEffective

[@5552-d8b]

Well now starfire and robin are confirmed couples again

[@thewerewolff7248]

i was about to say kinda sad not to see you go through his rebirth self until you teased a part 2 (:

[@ItsSuperEffective]

There will for sure be a part 2!! It might just take me a minute to get to it, cuz, I need to recover From making this one first!!

[@Mizari27]

ItsSuperEffective you need year of recovery

[@TevyaSmolka]

ItsSuperEffective yay 😀

[@dominictrotter615]

Omg wow Faust once I saw how long this video was I was shocked thanks so much for giving us this much detail and content

[@ItsSuperEffective]

Thank you!!

[@dawnbreaker4621]

Faust back to the history videos with a banger, Dick was one of the characters I was waiting for and I'm glad you gave him the length he deserves.

[@dawnbreaker4621]

Nitro Vision Yes it is, I love Inuyasha and same here.He's right after Tim for me.

[@thedropdeaddisapointments128]

That's what he said #lgbt

[@jessicakelley9695]

Dick Grayson is my favorite DC character so I appreciate all of the effort you put into this video. Can't wait for part two. And yes you should totally cosplay Nightwing!

[@carlosacostaarabia7345]

I've been meaning to get into Dick lately, so I'm glad I have this as a summary and reference for what I would like to read. Thanks for this videos, you really do put effort in them. Btw, I know you're doing a second part and all but I would really enjoy a video like this for Bart Allen. I just basically want to know your thoughts on him taking the Kid Flash identity, that Bar Torr stuff and what can we expect from Rebirth. c:

[@vulbvibe]

"I've been meaning to get into Dick lately"

[@carlosacostaarabia7345]

Vibe Create I hate you 😂😂

[@elbartoWasTaken]

You’ve been meaning to get into WHAT???

[@AnakinDramaticSkywalker]

Now hold up...i thought Mirage transformed herself into Starfire and tricked Dick into sleeping with her...that's not cheating...that's being sexually assaulted

[@shuamandapapillion3666]

Ok so did he cheat with Barbra before the wedding or....

[@ItsSuperEffective]

That did happen, I just didn’t have time to include it in this video. It’s more relevant for Barbara than it is for Dick.

[@shuamandapapillion3666]

Oh thanks for the heads up! Love your channel by the way! Keep up the good work!

[@fomalhauto]

That cheating with Barbara is a retcon in Nightwing, Volume 2, Annual 2 which was published in 2007. Dick and Kory were each other's love interests from 1980 to 1994. Therefore, the retcon annual was published 13 years after Dick/Kory was broken up. Dick and Barbara never shown any interest in each other when Dick and Kory were each other's love interests during that period. There was no story about Dick sleeping with Barbara the night before his wedding with Kory which was shown in that 2007 retcon annual. That retcon was done to elevate Dick/Barbara at the expense of degrading Dick/Kory. It made all three look bad though.

[@yoda4833]

Oh my god I loooove this video. Your original Dick Grayson video is the reason why he became my favorite character. Thank you so much for expanding on the character

[@mesutramsey3620]

Dick grayson is the true 'son' of batman. Bruce chose to adopt him whereas damien was an accident.

[@NXS00]

Holy shit you posted another history of video!! I was so excited when I saw this I love your history of videos honestly got me into comics. The way you summarize the story but also the character arcs is totally bomb my dude. Greats vids.

[@hurdco7]

This was a great video, always enjoy your enthusiasm Faust when you find enjoyment with a video. Any idea what video you'll do next for masters and creators.

[@jennifershrader9645]

Ive watched this 5 times lol ive never read a comic and after this video i bought a crap ton!!! Yay keep it up!!! Best video ever!

[@TevyaSmolka]

Yay nightwing

[@brianrebmann676]

This is excellent. This is really a great video; very detailed and rich in content. I learned a lot I did not know. Thanks for a great video

[@Silentgiant386]

Amazing video as always but quick question did you see the leaked Titans photos and if so do you believe they will be the final looks for Starfire and Beast Boy

[@ItsSuperEffective]

I have, and I hope not!! Same with the look on Raven tbh

[@cylos_mx8524]

Man I love your summaries about these comic book hero’s . I don’t have time to read them so I appreciate what you do in this channel !

[@leon-el9614]

Hello!! I’m new to the channel and I would like to know if you would make a video about “Mr Terrific”?

[@icedcoffeenoctule3131]

Thanks for this video! I like the way you actually go deep into the character's feelings in your videos instead of just talking about their history. :3

[@TheKinguluc]

Jesus fuck, good job man nice video can see the hard work here...

[@noramartinez8520]

UGH i hate how they write him sometimes. I hate comics. - Avarage comic fan sentiment

[@Nolan-dn8li]

Can you do a vid like this for Jason Todd

[@dapensador7198]

Bro the teen Titans and young justice are very very different things

[@jermainejohnson131]

Dick Grayson is very incredible character as Nightwing, it's like the Rebirth vol.1 Better Than Batman. Which he is better.

[@rowski4568]

"Sir this is a CVS"

[@thewerewolff7248]

Blast from the past. I want to thank you as you’re one of the reasons I got into comic books. I’ve always liked superheroes and learning about their comic book history in your videos made me start to read comics.

[@runningonempty145]

Nearly 2 years later and I’m still waiting for part 2

[@leokoshiol8701]

Loved the first video and it got me into this channel

[@fshoaps]

i remember watching the original version of this video and falling in love with comics (& dick grayson) through it. i have found memories of being a kid watching your lore videos. thank fuck for you faust, i appreciate you.

[@botond_31]

Awesome video. Keep up the good videos!!!!

[@jennifershrader9645]

I was so excited to see this pop up!!! Yay great job!!

[@iconic1426]

Amazing video! Anyway, what do you think of the Titans Live Action show outfits?

[@ItsSuperEffective]

I'm still screaming into the void about them lmfao

[@iconic1426]

Ikr

[@shawnbonnett2452]

I've been looking for a comic timeline for soo long thank you

[@oldschool3424]

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Dick has literally the worst time ever

[@wheelman1324]

Alfred is still the original sidekick. Dude is ex-SAS!

[@uncannyryan4948]

Made my day! Are you going to do a redux of all The Robin's?

[@ItsSuperEffective]

Yes!! I just want some time to recover first lmfao, making longer videos like this is intense!

[@uncannyryan4948]

ItsSuperEffective That's fine! Quality is better than quantity!

[@yehetsehunyehet9897]

"Cyborg manages to summon his last little bit of energy and blast it at brother blood... and this doesn't do anything." Lmao

[@anonamatron]

You look so creepy.... I see this is 5 years old, so hopefully you've changed your style since this.

[@kadegetslaid634]

Why the hell would you say that 💀💀💀

[@crazynice32]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@amam7748]

This is so detailed. I love it. Thank you.

[@shields91]

Amazing video on this character!! I've gone through his run as Batman, the New 52, Grayson and some of Rebirth! I'm starting his first solo series soon and can't wait!! Great job!! He's by far my favorite DC character. I also like his butt cheeks 😚

[@KonEl17]

I'm dead this guy said "Dick and his two butt cheeks" lmfao

[@KonEl17]

He said it twice I'm fuckin dying lol

[@escoddy8706]

Hi! I really love your videos and I was just wondering if you were ever going to do a history of the original Wally west video. He’s my favourite super hero 😊

[@shevanje6909]

Awesome dude. Im kinda new to youre channel, but MAN, you never disappoint. Love all youre - explenations, of comics and TV shows, its so easier to understand character backgrounds I haven't had a chance to get to know so well … greetings from serbia

[@Loemio]

You said nothing major between Bruce's return and New 52, but wasn't Black Mirror during this period? Or was it before Bruce's return? Also, I really love the arc when he and Damian had to work with Jason to find out who was targeting the latter. ^^I think this arc was important for the both of them, because I really think that Jason had a real impact on Dick and the way he is as Batman. First off, because it's the incident of Jason trying to be Batman, more than Tim's insistance that convinced Dick to become Batman. And also because after that, I think that every encounters between Dick and Jason (granted, there weren't many) are all important for the growth of both characters. But maybe I'm just feeling that because they're my two favourite Bat-Family members ah ah ah Anyway, thanks for this video, it was very cool. =D

[@tsubasangel]

I love you so much and I appreciate this video so so much! But also your Tim bias is showing haha!

[@fergalharte]

Now, I know why this took you so long! Great work.

[@ItsSuperEffective]

Thanks for being patient!! I'll return to regular content next week Sunday now!!

[@fergalharte]

Looking forward to it.

[@fergalharte]

Also, what comic book series have you been reading recently? (Or will this be answered next week?)

[@ItsSuperEffective]

My favourite right now in Runaways from Marvel, and Snot Girl!!

[@andrewsurber4010]

First, I think you are incredibly handsome and love your aesthetics :) Second, LOVING this content. You are re-invigorating the comic fan within me.

[@Seek1878]

I didn't know Dick cheated with Mirage, but I did know he cheated on Kori with Barbara right after she got paralyzed...then sent her an invitation to his wedding with Kori.

[@smallfire93]

Can you talk about Black Lightning, Thunder, and Lightning? And predictions for Season 2 of Black Lightning?

[@Vanessinha91Pucca]

I have to admit, my favorite Dick Grayson story is from Batman Forever :*(I like that he started as a early adult, make sense that bruce would recruit a partner, not a son.

[@rogueproductions6627]

That event when Bruce is hurt by bane. I remember watching that in thr animated series! Superman helped robin and dressed up as Batman

[@alejandroramirez2774]

OMG Faust I Haven't Seen Your history videos in awhile. Your truly awesome for making it happen. Get some rest my friend you truly deserve it.

[@drakkonslayersilverclaw0277]

Letting ten year olds dodge bullets in gotham? Somebody call child protective services. Batman lost his damn mind.

[@yoboywhatsaname2996]

Tim drake and dick grayson

[@linniecolt]

This is a lot different then the animated series'. I think i prefer the movies and the animated series'. but it was interesting too know the origin and i rejoiced many things from the animation. It was fun to watch this video.

[@fictionarch]

Nightwing is my favorite superhero but damn he was a real asshole while wearing his second nightwing costume .

[@paneltwin]

We need a nightwing series

[@vladv5126]

I mean... there's a Nightwing comic series.

[@d.t.sdimensionstheaterstud4410]

Yay new video

[@seneveshemisi6820]

Thanks 🙏

[@devinthadude88able]

Major Dick Grayson!!! He’s favorite comic book character of all

[@sagefromonline]

I'm so glad you're back and making content regularly, I love watching your videos so much.

[@ishaisj-g5656]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO AN ORIGIN IN SUCH DETAIL FOR BEASTBOY

[@MaverickMcGinness]

“SO DICK AND HIS TWI BUTTCHEEKS” IM FUCKING WHEEZING 😂😂😂