Nightwing's DCAU Origin Story Is The Best Version
The DC Animated Universe’s version of Dick Grayson’s journey to becoming Nightwing is the best take on the origin story. Although Batman: The New Adventures didn’t elaborate on Dick’s departure from his Robin persona following Batman: The Animated Series, comics depicted the transition of alter egos.
Ironically, the DC Animated Universe isn’t exclusive to the medium of animation. ThroughoutBatman: The Animated Series toJustice League Unlimited, multiple tie-in comics titles expanded DCAU canon beyond the shows. Some comics even featured series writers such as Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. Both Batman & Robin Adventures and Gotham Adventures were among the most popular series, paralleling the fan base of the DC Animated Universe's take on the Dark Knight. With the change in direction betweenThe Animated Series andThe New Adventures, the comics titles had an opportunity to explore the story which bridged the two eras. The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years was a limited series originally published in 1998 that provided backstory forThe New Adventures, explaining Tim Drake’s origin and Dick Grayson’s retirement as Robin. It was written by Hilary J. Bader with art by Bo Hampton, inks by Terry Beatty, and colors by Rick Taylor.
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After Dick renounced his Robin persona in a flashback featured in the Batman: The New Adventures episode “Old Wounds,” fans wondered about what his journey to becoming Nightwing looked like.The Lost Years filled in the gaps, telling a Nightwing origin story that might be the best take on the tale. Echoing Bruce Wayne’s quest to becoming the Dark Knight, Dick traveled the world to train and grow past his Boy Wonder image. After punching
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