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    Character » Dick Grayson appears in 9487 issues.

    As the first Robin, Dick Grayson was the most famous sidekick in comic book history. As he ventured forth on his own, he formed the Teen Titans and became their leader. When the boy became a man, he became the independent hero known as Nightwing.

    Do you prefer Dick Grayson as Nightwing or Batman

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    #1  Edited By American Dragon
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    #2  Edited By Overkill

    There is only one Batman, and it's not Dick Grayson.

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    #3  Edited By nightwing91

    I like Dick as Batman, it was his only logical step his team mates have taken over for there mentors, Wally for Barry, Donna did for Dianna for a bit, Roy became Red Arrow, and even Tempest was king of Atlantis after Arthur. And if you remember the story of how Nightwing got the name from superman(Nightwing: Year One) Superman told him of a man cast out by his friends and family who rose above it and helped people basically. Well Dick isn't cast out of the family, he's been closer to Bruce,Tim,Alfred and basically everybody in the DCU. He's outgrown the role of Nightwing, Bruce will see that, Dick is an equal.

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    #4  Edited By magicman620

    I agree that Dick is Bruce equal or is going to be. I think people who just like Bruce isn't ready for change.

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    #5  Edited By nightwing91
    @magicman620: But thats the thing Bruce has changed, from the early days he's now surrounded with children, Dick is no longer a child he's what 25? Bruce can't do it forever, when he comes back he'll see all the work Grayson has done, with the arkham escapees, the black glove, and the new black mask. And he's going to realize Dick his equal and ask him to stay.
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    Grayson has done a fine job as Batman but I'll always think of him as Nightwing.
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    #7  Edited By Crom-Cruach

    He's better as Nightwing. And no, he's not as good as Bruce. He hasn't come close to showing himself equal yet. Anyone thinking otherwise hasn't been reading enough comics.

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    #8  Edited By moshimoshi
    @nightwing91: Im betting Bruce is gunna punch him in the face and tell him to gtfo of gotham.
    I don't see how Dick can outgrow his own persona, nor how he can ever equal Bruce.
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    #9  Edited By nightwing91
    @moshimoshi: I'm pretty sure that won't happen, its been confimed Batmen in november.
     
     http://www.comicvine.com/news/get-ready-for-batmen-in-november/141981/

     
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    #10  Edited By Primmaster64

    Batman

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    #11  Edited By saiyan_earthling

    He's alright as Batman, but I'll remember Dick more as Nightwing.

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    #12  Edited By COINRETURNSLOT

    Dick Grayson is best as Nightwing.

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    #13  Edited By kimeraevet

    Dick was raised to take over for Bruce when Bruce died. He was raised to be Batman 2. Now he is. Makes sense he stay Batman. Being Nightwing was his immature way of growing up out of Bruce's shadow. I say immature because It was obvious to everyone that he was the first Robin and few take him seriously because he looks like Batman Lite. I think now that Bruce is alive Dick can be Batman in his own way with a suit that better suits him. Something more Batman Beyond/ Nightwing and less heavy cape/ silver age batman blue and grey. 

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    #14  Edited By Son_of_Magnus

      Nightwing 

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    #15  Edited By nightwing0001

    i think that the stupidest thing is when bruce comes back in october is that he decides one batman isnt enough so they both r batmen

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    #16  Edited By sexy_merc

    Nightwing, no question.

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    #17  Edited By Hollister

    Dick is good as Batman.  Are they gonna have one Batman stay in Gotham and one join Justice League or something?

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    #18  Edited By OldIdiotAccount
    @Sexy Merc said:
    " Nightwing, no question. "
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    #19  Edited By JCJQLB

    Batman! Nightwing is so teen...

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    #20  Edited By Avenging-X-Bolt
    @Jake Fury said:
    "Grayson has done a fine job as Batman but I'll always think of him as Nightwing. "

    for lack of originality i say ditto
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    I liked him as Robin. ;)

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    #22  Edited By ImperiousRix

    I agree it's the "natural" progression for him to take over the Batman moniker, but I personally will always think of Dick as Nightwing.  It's the same thing with Tim Drake; he might call himself Red Robin now, but he'll always be Robin to me (and my personal favorite Robin, btw).

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    #23  Edited By webhe4d

    Nightwing. He wanted to go out on his own, and made a name for himself.. From "Batmans sidekick" to his own self, Nightwing.

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    #24  Edited By Thor's hammmer
    @Overkill said:
    "There is only one Batman, and it's not Dick Grayson. "
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    #25  Edited By Ultimate JSA
    @Overkill said:
    "There is only one Batman, and it's not Dick Grayson. "

    agreed and he was way better as nightwing
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    #26  Edited By ReverseNegative

    He's too jokey to be Batman.

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    #27  Edited By daredevil21134
    @Crom-Cruach said:
    "He's better as Nightwing. And no, he's not as good as Bruce. He hasn't come close to showing himself equal yet. Anyone thinking otherwise hasn't been reading enough comics. "


    Agreed
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    #28  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt

    Dick isn't Batman. He's just a guy wearing the suit. He doesn't have the mentality to be the Batman.
     
    @daredevil21134 said:

    " @Crom-Cruach said:
    "He's better as Nightwing. And no, he's not as good as Bruce. He hasn't come close to showing himself equal yet. Anyone thinking otherwise hasn't been reading enough comics. "
    Agreed "

    Seconded.
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    #29  Edited By Telcalipoca
    @nightwing0001 said:

    " i think that the stupidest thing is when bruce comes back in october is that he decides one batman isnt enough so they both r batmen "

    agree
     
    Dick is doing fine as batman even bruce would have gone through hell with gothams current state but i would have loved if dick wouldve done things as Nightwing. Its the identity he created for himself as such theres nothing wrong with staying that way  but being who you were meant to be isnt bad either.
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    #30  Edited By Duo_forbidden

    I think he's doing a great job as Batman. Even when Bruce needed some time off after the fiasco with Bane, Dick did a great job. 
    However, I like him as Nightwing.  No one can be Nightwing like he can.

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    #31  Edited By ReverseNegative
    @nightwing0001 said:
    "i think that the stupidest thing is when bruce comes back in october is that he decides one batman isnt enough so they both r batmen "

    I know. There should only be one Batman.
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    No,Nightwing is way better suits his personality way better Bruce Wayne is an original character and wouldn,t be right if Dick Grayson took his place as Batman

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    #33  Edited By DarkChris

    I prefer him as Nightwing. Bruce Wayne is Batman.Even I like Dick as Batman, he should not belong to Bat-Family.Maybe if he create a new persona....?????

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    Well actually I like him as both really but he just can't stay as Batman forever  because I do believe that there is only 1 Batman Bruce Wayne!! Anyways Im a in between !!

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    #35  Edited By Primmaster64

    And for some reason people would like to see Tim Drake as Batman.

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    #36  Edited By daredevil21134
    @ReverseNegative said:
    "@nightwing0001 said:
    "i think that the stupidest thing is when bruce comes back in october is that he decides one batman isnt enough so they both r batmen "
    I know. There should only be one Batman. "
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    #38  Edited By -Eclipse-

    I agree that Dick is the natural replacement for Batman. But he's not a replacement anymore, because Bruce is back. And Bruce still works in Gotham, too, it's not like he's always somewhere else and Dick NEEDS to stay Batman for Gotham's sake. He needs to train Damian, you say? Why not train him as Nightwing? He did the same with Tim. It's stupid having two of them, how would that work out in the field? Say Batman, Batman and Robin are out on a mission? 
     
    Damian: "Batman, look out behind you!" 
    *Bruce and Dick share a puzzled look*

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    #39  Edited By daredevil21134
    @-Eclipse- said:
    "I agree that Dick is the natural replacement for Batman. But he's not a replacement anymore, because Bruce is back. And Bruce still works in Gotham, too, it's not like he's always somewhere else and Dick NEEDS to stay Batman for Gotham's sake. He needs to train Damian, you say? Why not train him as Nightwing? He did the same with Tim. It's stupid having two of them, how would that work out in the field? Say Batman, Batman and Robin are out on a mission?  Damian: "Batman, look out behind you!" *Bruce and Dick share a puzzled look* "

    LOL...agreed
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    #40  Edited By batman_is_god

    Since when was Dick equal to Bruce? The only people that say so are just plain Batman haters that just want Batman taken down a notch by being replaced. No one who's favorite character is Batman wants him replaced or want him to be one of multiple. It seems Dick is usually the favorite Batman character of people that do not like Batman.
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    #41  Edited By batman_is_god
    @daredevil21134 said:
    "@Crom-Cruach said:
    "He's better as Nightwing. And no, he's not as good as Bruce. He hasn't come close to showing himself equal yet. Anyone thinking otherwise hasn't been reading enough comics. "
    Agreed "

    Agreed to you agreeing.
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    #42  Edited By KidSupreme
    @Overkill: 
     
    I agree Dick Grayson is an amazing NightWing or Even an awesome ROBIN ... and a Good batman 
     
    But I think Jason Todd should be the NEW BATMAN :D
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    #43  Edited By VampireSelektor
    @batman_is_god said:
    "Since when was Dick equal to Bruce? The only people that say so are just plain Batman haters that just want Batman taken down a notch by being replaced. No one who's favorite character is Batman wants him replaced or want him to be one of multiple. It seems Dick is usually the favorite Batman character of people that do not like Batman. "

       
    Dick Grayson will always be subordinate to Batman, but due to legacy rather than character strength.  But Dick's continued tenure as the Batman of Gotham should be encouraged as an opportunity for character development and much-needed cleanup, especially after the lackluster Nightwing arcs helmed by Devin Grayson and Bruce Jones.    
     
    Grayson benefits from this in various other ways, especially in the costume department.  For the longest stretch of time, the lone member of the Bat-Family without a costume was Nightwing, who, as a result, suffered in terms of legitimacy. Bruce, Cassandra, and Tim all shared similarites as far wearing the cape and on-patrol demeanor. Nightwing writers, however, excised the cape in favor of flips and pretty-boy looks, to the point where that's all the character became known for.     
      
    And there HAVE been positive results from Dick's continued run as Batman. Red Robin, Batgirl, and Scott Snyder's Detective Comics are a few gems in the current Batman Inc. era.
     
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    #44  Edited By TheBlueAngel93

    Personally it doesn't matter to me. I like Dick as Nightwing or as Batman, but I can see why people personally like Dick as Nightwing more. But hey, I also like the idea of Batman Inc. so having two Batmen isn't that big of a deal to me.

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    I absolutely loved that Dick was Batman for a while. It was a necessary step for the character, and it showed us some great character development on Dick's part.

    But leaving Dick as Batman forever just wouldn't work. Bruce Wayne as Batman is one of those things that just doesn't go away forever. But I'm glad for the little time we did see of Dick as Batman.

    I only wish that some of Dick's experiences as Batman had been incorporated into his return to being Nightwing. Dang New 52.

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    I liked him better as Nightwing but at the same time I enjoyed his criminally brief time as Batman. The dynamic between him and Damian was really one of the most entertaining Batman/Robin relationships I've ever read.

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