Why Nightwing Is A Near-Perfectly Written Character

[@thejordyoshi]

Really surprised you didn't talk about his closeness with Superman, especially given how Clark was the one to give him his new codename.

[@badollies]

Wow never knew that !!

[@Jappaa.]

@@badolliesyea nightwing was a kryptonian hero’s name

[@AustynSN]

Dick is close with pretty much everybody in the DCU in one way or another. DC was actually considering killing him off in Infinite Crisis (instead of Conner Kent/Superboy) because he was the character whose death would have effected every other hero in the biggest way.

[@knoober3756]

@@AustynSNnah, it’s cuz Didio doesn’t like nightwing😂

[@Haszimosman123]

@@AustynSNyeah but superman is super important to nightwing’s story imo. He’s another adult figure he grew up and is basically his uncle, he looks up to him a lot.

[@adielar12]

Still can’t believe he doesn’t have a solo movie yet

[@versevall]

A nightwing movie is not in development rn but it isn't cancelled

[@joshuasatterwhite9520]

Been saying this for YEARS 😭

[@adielar12]

@EdittZz fr and Nightwing is pretty popular so it won’t be a hard time to just make a solo movie about him, Hopefully we see dick Grayson on The Batman 2 or sum

[@Methios]

He is in titans but it’s kind of iffy

[@adielar12]

@@Methios I don’t really like titans tbh

[@charlesdeleo4608]

I’m surprised that you didn’t mention Nightwing’s experience with the Titans, given that being leader of the Teen Titans really helped Dick become his own man, and helped him transition from Robin into Nightwing. It was what made him realize he could be his own hero, and not just be labeled as Batman’s sidekick. It also proved that he could lead a team, which is why Batman had him lead the Justice League during the Obsidian arc. The Titans also give Nightwing another sense of family, rather than a team. He’s been with his teammates since they were teenagers, and they’re all very close with each other. Not to mention his feelings for Starfire.

[@Eden_bxi]

its crazy how grayson was first introduced in 1940s and became nightwing in 1984 yet he STILL doesnt have a solo movie that focuses on him 😭

[@mollieh4426]

Great video! Nightwing is my favorite superhero as well, he is such a compelling character. I love how he has trauma and may get depressed, but he still focuses on hope and happiness as you said. And he really does try to be different than Batman and not externalize his hurt to the people he cares about. The contrast of how he deals with his trauma compared to Batman is a good tension in their relationship. Their dynamic is so interesting, you see in adaptations and in the comic book canon that Bruce will sometimes hurt D!ck (like when D!ck confronts Batman after Jason dies, Nightwing's entrance into Spyral, Bruce firing Robin), but their relationship is still strong and D!ck can understand Bruce's pain and how he is externalizing it. Not that that makes Bruce's treatment of D!ck okay, which they fight about often. D!ck also has flaws and can get angry, but he still chooses to have a strong support structure and focus on hope & happiness. You can see this when he takes on the role of Batman after Bruce's "death", in how he approaches the role of Batman and his guardianship of Damian (though he still goes through it lol). I think it provides such a good example of how you can experience deep hurt in your life and still find happiness. Life may not be perfect, as it has not been for D!ck, but you can still work towards happiness and be a light to others.

[@allanvelez3203]

How did Blue Beetle get a solo movie before Nightwing!?

[@kendi5391]

Simple, less complex timeline wise

[@HOTD108_]

A Nightwing movie requires way more setup than a Blue Beatle movie. To do a good Nightwing movie you'd need a few movies with Dick as Robin working alongside an established Batman first, and only then could a Nightwing solo movie even remotely be viable. The DCEU decided to kill Dick Grayson offscreen before we even met him, so for the past decade we've been stuck with DC movie continuity that didn't even give Dick a chance. Now do you see why Nightwing hasn't gotten a solo movie yet?

[@critique0767]

@@HOTD108_Respectfully I disagree, that’s like saying to have a good Batman movie you need to show his parents getting shot and all his years of training. Or that you need to have a Jay Garrick Flash movie and then a Barry Allen movie before you get to Wally. No doubt it’d be amazing to get to see a whole series of movies that establish Dick but it’s not necessary. The Batman (2022) shows a Batman who’s already pre established and GOTG 1 touched on everyone’s origins in a clear enough way to show who they are and endear audiences to them. It’d be pretty easy to throw in a line or give context clues through the story to fill in Nightwings origin.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Because producers saw the success of Black Panther and thought they'd get similar hype with a Latino superhero

[@knoober3756]

They haven’t really gotten Robin to properly work on the big screen. As soon as they do that, I’m sure they’ll do nightwing at some point. Hopefully his own show, as I think he’ll really benefit from the format

[@ResearcherGhost]

"If a man is born a genius he will be a strong man but if a man without any talent becomes a genius he will be the strongest man of the world" -Adlet: Rokka No Yuusha light novel 3

[@Artryom]

Nightwing In a nutshell…

[@iandean6316]

Peter Parker should be written with the same level of respect that Dick Grayson is receiving. Nightwing is the ideal version of what Batman is supposed to be while Dick Grayson is the ideal version of what Peter Parker is supposed to be.

[@thegloveofficial3838]

Hes a lot of fans top 3 comic characters of all time😭

[@EvieRawlings]

Yep he's in my top 3

[@Xxuko769]

I love the way DC creates characters as symbols to look up to, but I have always been drawn to Nightwing because he was written as a more relatable character rather than a role model. There is something refreshing about a boy, just as traumatized as the others, no powers and with every reason to turn out like Batman for example. yet he ends up just being a guy who is trying his best, making mistakes, and able to "stay whelmed" amongst the chaos of DC. Sure Bruce deserves some credit for taking him in, but I think we can all agree that throwing an 8 year old boy who just watched his parents die into the superhero lifestyle isnt exactly model parenting... Bruce needed him more than he needed bruce

[@Jaspersrab73]

the "stay whelmed" made this comment a 10/10

[@vegeta300]

I love nightwing he has always been one of my favourite characters in fiction and he's also similar to one of my other favourite character Rin tohsaka both are one of the most humanized characters in fiction and get quite relatable on points , rin's strong dilemma and nightwing's invaluable journey are one of the most compelling shit i have ever experienced . Sometimes red hood and nightwing even remind of sakura and rin lol . There are so many factors that make dick the absolute peak but a lot of people are misinformed about his character because of the dcau hated how dirty they did him but they still get bits of his writing correct like the scene where slade shot him in judas contract.

[@EvieRawlings]

He is my one of favorite superheroes (my all time favorite DC one) for a reason.

[@subliminallyobsolete2352]

Im so sad his newest solo project got cancelled. This is my favorite dc character of all time and I'm so glad someone decided to give him his flowers on here 🔥

[@christopherballero866]

Nightwing is an incredible character not to mention that the Teen Titans as well as Young Justice pretty much all of the younger heroes pretty much looked at him as their leader. Even the League greatly respects him and probably like & trust him more than they do Batman

[@empty_melodies]

Great video. You picked awesome moments to show too.

[@chrisgrider1393]

Bro gets disrespected waaaaayyy too much 😤

[@robertvoid9896]

Chris Nolan NEEDS to come back one more time for a NIGHTWING movie. Joseph Levitt as Nightwing, Christian Bale as Batman, but Batman as mainly a source of guidance.

[@mikebzM3]

This is why Nightwing is my fav Superhero

[@edwinstovall3334]

I think you've actually managed to miss the point. Nightwing isn't better than the Batman because he was TRAINED by the Batman. Nightwing was also SAVED from the mental illness plaguing the Batman by the combined efforts of himself, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth and many others. He his what Bruce might be if he were able to recover better from HIS mental illness. Much of what made that recovery possible for Dick is the personality he brought with him. Not enough has been made of the fact that he was the most popular member of the circus he called home for years. He was everybody's kid, well liked by all the men and beloved of every female there, whether human or not. Elinor the elephant, for instance, adored him! That's part of Dick that hasn't changed. It's his other strength. While he can draw on the pain of his tragedy like the Batman does, he has and uses the strength and support of others in ways that Bruce still struggles with. Bruce has served as both an example of what Dick wants to be, and what Dick DOESN'T want to be, and Dick has used that knowledge to serve both ends. He's stronger than Bruce; he's the Batman's most powerful child. This is why Damien Wayne, if he wants to be a proper son for the Batman, must recognize Dick's worth as the Batman's MOST proper son.

[@specialk1538]

Nightwing deserves his own show or movie.

[@valviform]

That Dick and Jason scene actually made me laugh.

[@DangerNoodlexoxo]

Controversial opinion but if bruce had never made dick grayson his robin and had never adopted him batman would have never lasted as long as he has. He would have been killed or he would have lost himself and lost his way. Facts!!!

[@Artryom]

That’s literally stated a ton even by Batman himself, for example recently in Dark crisis he says something along those lines.

[@tiltingrobin]

One of my favorite heroes. Great character study.

[@morrowaa]

Thank you very much for your inspiration and your very kind words. 10:24

[@FuadFarah-s4k]

i wished bludhaven could be in the New Batman adventures i hope Tim drake Robin could visit bludhaven hang out with Nightwing and help him out the city and spend time with him

[@YaCzarnaPantera]

This is fantastic video! Subbed

[@dezmondphillip8263]

Nightwing is one of my favorite DC and comic book character of all time he is so amazing.

[@tornadochaser2457]

Presumably, Batman, Batgirl, and Robin will have a memory cloth cape now, like in the Chris Nolan Batman movies, and so Nightwing should have a cape - I think a black one would suit his undercover, underground type character well. The Bat family has this cape as opposed to other human superheroes, as they've trained themselves to use it well and can adapt to it due to their own unique training psychology. I think it would be best if Blue Beetle uses sledge, rather than it being somehow technologically built-in to its scarab, this feels more realistic, I think.

[@Eden_bxi]

i might be completely pulling this out of my ass but i thought SOMEWHERE he said he didnt want one because of his acrobatics and that it could restrain him and that was why he got rid of the cape when he stopped being robin, to be more aerodynamic and fluid with his flips and stuff.

[@Immikebolton]

Nightwing should’ve been had a solo movie since the 2000s, he’s one of those traditional heroes who don’t get the credit he rightfully deserves.

[@StevenHouston5]

Good video!

[@sergiovillegasrodriguez7692]

Good job man

[@pascalmussungu8584]

He deserves a solo movie, started as Robin then become Nightwing then lead the Titans He deserves his own trilogy movies that's it

[@darrylblackshear710]

Batman said Under the right conditions, Night wing could easily defeat him.

[@yeeisme]

Titans was the worst version of Nightwing ever written because they didn’t understand the character or any of the Titans and wasted 4 seasons on absolutely trashing the character.

[@uncannydcmarvelous5732]

And to think there's people that likes that show

[@lucas8697]

he has bin my favorite since I was 3

[@sergiovillegasrodriguez7692]

Somehow, I've always felt identified with batman in so many ways. However, the existence of this character makes me believe there are better pathways.

[@ninjanunch27]

Hes the chosen one.

[@viendoonepieceporprimerave9539]

Chris McKay is the only person I trust as a director to make a Nightwing movie ❤

[@IsiahTomas]

Yeah, Dan Didio. Perfect.

[@mnlyt2942]

So why don’t they show appreciation for him in the writing?

[@waz007]

Nightwing great character

[@BrennanHelmer-px9hw]

What movie is the clip were Batman has night wing pinned on the ground and robin is watching

[@ShanDaR778]

I believe that was the "Batman: Bad Blood" movie. It is an awesome installment in the DCAMU series.

[@azuresaiyan9005]

My one problem with this video is the insistence that Batman isn't a hero to prop up Dick. Bruce IS a hero. He might feel tormented by his parent's deaths, but that mainly empowers him to do right and for others, including Dick, not to end up like him.

[@kadegetslaid634]

Insane to me he doesnt have a movie with the amount of times they reboot batman

[@sewakramhaswani4074]

I believe we don't need reasons to know that he is a near perfect character.... He is the most perfect and amazing character dc could ever write.....nah bro literally got alien Rizz and whatever it is DCAMU/DCU/YJ/TT HE'S BEEN PERFECT as ROBIN/NIHHTWING/as THE ONE N ONLY DICK GRAYSON.... HE'S JUST IN DIFFERENT LEVEL like literally EVERYWHERE.....n whatever level I'LL ALWAYS LUV HIM....

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

I was thinking how I hated how grayson isn't robin still. And how robin became a mantle. Still hate the latter. Tim should have his own identity and jason is fine though, he was made as a replacement robin. Damian I see as a reboot of robin so it's fine. But now I see robin was created not for fun but as a tribute to his parents and trauma. Nightwing is his own creation especially his elvis costume his original, shows that. Then again I am also wrong because robin was only named after his parents in the 2004 cartoon and Batman Forever.

[@mijailsilvakiyan9170]

Nope, also in Batman: Dark Victory. If DC hasn't retconned it, then it's canon (ironically, Dark Victory itself is a retcon). It's a sequel to The Long Halloween, and has Bruce in his third year as Batman

[@stopitgetsomehelp.]

@@mijailsilvakiyan9170 in the current continuity, _everything_ is canon, so I guess it is..? (Well, anything that isn't an elseworlds story at least)

[@FuadFarah-v7t]

He is amazing he have his own city bludhaven after he leaves Gotham City

[@VaneWalker]

I can't believe his name is Dick

[@kenechukwueze6217]

Grayson

[@alvindjoume4226]

If it makes you feel better his first name is actually Richard

[@AnulaibazIV]

His name is Richard Grayson.

[@Patrick_Nguyen]

4:04 Them’s fightin words

[@ericmiller93]

Yes. He is.

[@fishertheadore6095]

Nightwing is *Him.*

[@ceoofgrind8101]

Then Gotham War happened

[@Domitris]

Hello I'm Domitris the original Batman and the original first Robin/Nightwing. It's the truth

[@dontedrake2316]

We need to hold bat family in a movie live-action I'm down for it in my opinion

[@hazemhamza5521]

What's the movie that has the wonder woman scene

[@GothamPaladin]

Young Justice! It’s a show

[@sofialu226]

Can we finally have a Nightwing Movie with Brenton Thwaist playing him? ✋😭 Titans is FULL of bad things, but the Cast of Brenton was ACTUALLY GOOD. The actor is really good, He just had a Mediocre Direction 😔 That Aside, why didn't you Mention the Titans or his relationship with Superman? Those were BIG factors in the build up of his Character, Superman is the one who indirectly gave him the Nightwing name.

[@anthonyphoenix393]

The reason he is near perfect is cause he always b fumbling starfire.

[@Vn-pf5lt]

Lmao , I ve actually read the comics instead of watching the games or the young justice series and I hate him. But good video bro

[@Eden_bxi]

is there a specific reason why?

[@Vn-pf5lt]

@Eden_bxi Yes , lots actually. He is pretty self centered , If you read the new teen titans you see how he keeps ignoring Kori again and again in the beginning of their relationship becuase he's full of himself (I'm not saying is bad to focus in you identity, but it is bad if you want to be in a relationship and only expect the other person to just listen to you complain and complain and be there for you while you ignore them) when they after are okay , happen bad things (a woman s/a him) and instead of talking or recovering he starts being aggressive towards Roy (which has nothing to do with it) and instead of talking anything with Kori (who knows as much as he slept with another woman and not the fact he was s/a'd and is angry at him for the misunderstanding) he goes and straight up beat the hell of a civilian wich kory was in a date, leaving him almost unconscious. He is always winning about not wanting to be like batman but Usually at any missions with the titans acts like he is working with him or like him. In outsiders he rushes a mission and puts Anissas life in danger and while she's still recovering (internated) at the hospital , he only Saya "she's tough" when she almost dies (she was 17 years old) . At the death of Donna Troy he dissolves the titans without consulting with any members of the team and literally shuts up his best friend who was also hurting and trying to comfort him , and even ignores him for the next 6 months after. In a ocasion he literally threatens to break beast boy's arms if raven didn't want to use her powers to fight , when she was literally raised her whole life within a pacifist ideology. He usually disagrees with his partner Arsenal (a guy who had consumed drugs and recovered) and in many occasions when he feels like he's losing an argument brings up his addiction. He has slept with Barbara Gordon one day before his wedding to Starfire. He has made fun of the death of Batman's parents. He trew away Tim's place as Robin once he was with Damian just becuase "Damian needed it more" and left him without a sense of self. When his friend Roy had PSTD anfter recovering from 5 gunshots in the chest and almost a death experience, he decided to put a gun onto his head and made fun out of his dear of dying and letting his daughter alone , allegedly to make him "overcome his fear by tough love". He stills flirts with Starfire(Kori) while being in a relationship with Barbara. That's the things that come into my mind right now. Lol

[@leonardfabian8942]

Fook Batman Nightwing all the way.

[@ric2097]

I mean when superman had to go off-world...he asked Dick to watch over , train and guide his son...out of all the people/ beings he knew