4.2.3 Volume 4 (DC Rebirth, post-Rebirth, and Infinite Frontier)įictional character biography Pre-Crisis Era Superman.4.1.9 'Batman R.I.P' and 'Battle for the Cowl'.In 2013, Nightwing placed 5th on IGN's Top 25 Heroes of DC Comics and Grayson as Nightwing was ranked the #1 Sexiest Male Character in Comics by ComicsAlliance in 2013. Various other characters have taken the name in stories set outside DC's main continuity as well. Meanwhile, Superman stories have seen Superman's adopted son Chris Kent and Power Girl take up the name for brief turns as Nightwing. Other stories set among the Batman family of characters have seen acquaintances and friends of Grayson briefly assume the title, including his fellow Robin alumnus Jason Todd. Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity reboot in 1985, Nightwing was re-imagined as a legendary vigilante from Krypton whose story inspires Dick Grayson's choice of name when he leaves behind his Robin identity. Drawing inspiration from Batman and Robin, the two protect Kandor as the superheroes Nightwing and Flamebird.

The original Nightwing in DC Comics was an identity assumed by alien superhero Superman when stranded on the Kryptonian city of Kandor with his friend Jimmy Olsen. The character has appeared in various incarnations the identity was adopted by Dick Grayson when he left his role as Batman's vigilante partner Robin.Īlthough Nightwing is commonly associated with Batman, the title and concept have origins in classic Superman stories.

Nightwing is a fictional character and superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

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