Nightwing Fans Won't Mock His First Suit Once They See Its Inspiration
When fans see the character that inspired Nightwing, they might be slow to mock his original “disco” costume again. With the superhero’s main influence in mind, it seems like the suit could have been much worse.
Not many readers remember that before Dick Grayson became Nightwing, there was a Kryptonian legend that went by the name. Although the intergalactic hero has played more of a part in Superman stories, he had some inspiration on Dick’s journey away from his Robin persona. At one point, Superman took on the Kryptonian Nightwing’s identity inSuperman #158 (January 1963), written by Edmond Hamilton with art by Curt Swan and inks by George Klein.
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In comparison to the first costume that Dick Grayson wore as Nightwing, Superman’s take is significantly less cool. The “Dynamic Duo of Kandor” features Nightwing and Flamebird, which look like another world’s regional version of Batman and Robin. Nightwing’s suit include black tights, a blue cape, and finned boots and gloves that look like a visual reference to the Boy Wonder. The bulky belt and black wing symbol on his chest aren’t an original look put beside Dick’s disco suit. Although the original Nightwing costume looks dated to some, it was seen as modern at the time. These days, the design has a charm to it, as it represents the era through its color scheme and 70s collar.
It would have been an interesting direction for Gotham’s Nightwing if he attempted to resemble the Kryptonian legend. By choosing his 70s suit, he embodied a more fashionable approach to fighting crime. He didn’t look quite right next to the Dark Knight, but alongside the Teen Titans, he fits his fellow former superhero
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