…the first Robin was as much a sidekick to Superman as he was to Batman.

‘Street-level heroes operate in urban environments, confronting local, grounded threats rather than world-ending or cosmic dangers.

However,thanks to Dan Watters and Dexter SoysNightwingrun, DC has transformed Dick Grayson into a street-level Superman.

Featured Image: Nightwing art by Dan Mora, with the hero standing on a rooftop in the rain

The fact thatNightwings moniker has Kryptonian originsfurther strengthens this comparison.

Dick essentially grew up alongside Bruce and Clark, learning from and being inspired by both of them.

Superman not only comforted him but also shared the tale of Nightwing and Flamebird, inspiring Dicks eventual moniker.

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These moments underscore the deep respect and bond between the two.

The series is filled with heart, action, and unexpected twistselements that make it an engaging story.

Nightwing has just hit a Batman-level milestone by acquiring his own Robin.

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And no, its not one of the past or present Boy Wonders stepping up.

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