DC's Version of The Boys Proves Nightwing is More Dangerous Than Batman
Few heroes should oppose The Boys' superhero cynicism like Batman's former protege, Nightwing. Dick has spent most of his life with a deep reverence for those gifted with extraordinary powers. In one of DC's darkest futures though, that reverence turns to fear, and Nightwing proves the heroes of DC's universe have more reason to fear him than Batman.
It's no understatement to say that Nightwing is one of the greatest and most respected of DC's heroes. His boundless optimism and charisma make him a shining light that has helped heroes like Batman through the darkest parts of their careers. Though there are a few examples of realities where Nightwing turns evil, his good intentions usually keep him on the side of the angels, even in realities that have turned incredibly dark. It's for this reason that the one reality where he does turn against the heroes of DC's universe is so shocking.
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Nightwing: The New Order by Kyle Higgins and Trevor McCarthy takes place in an alternate universe where Nightwing becomes a villain. After a war breaks out between superheroes and supervillains, Batman considers unleashing a de-powering bomb to mitigate civilian casualties. Bruce thinks the best better of it, but is then killed by a black kryptonite-fueled Superman. This makes Dick realize something needs to be done. In the middle of the melee, Nightwing set off a de-powering bomb, neutralizing the Justice League. In the wake of the tragedy, metahumans are outlawed and Nightwing spearheads an anti-metahuman task force. Even when Nightwing and Starfire's son becomes a metahuman, Dick still fervently supports the discriminatory system he created (though he does make an
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