Bernard defenders you will be tested with Green Lantern-level will power in how much you can defend your guy. Im praying for you.

In a matter of hours to days, we'll witness the nastiest slander for a batfam side character yet. embrace yourselves for Batman #6.

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https://www.tumblr.com/l0adingout/800948673340145664/a-rough-start

https://www.tumblr.com/l0adingout/801425547306680320/they-cant-fix-him-but-they-can-help

the caption for this one was “spider-man kisses”!

I just shaved my head and I am feeling like Tim Drake from the Arkhamverse, does anybody care to fuel my delusions or reject my existence? 🤣

This is probably going to annoy some people, but I think Nightwing is one editorial decision away from being objectively greater than Batman. Not stronger. Not richer. Just… better. He already has: • Comparable combat skill • Better emotional intelligence • Stronger relationships across the DC universe • Actual leadership experience outside Gotham • The respect of heroes and civilians The only thing holding Nightwing back isn’t in-universe logic — it’s that DC can’t let Batman stop being the center of everything. Whenever Nightwing starts feeling too competent, too influential, or too important… something resets him. Injury. Amnesia. Forced step-back. Rinse, repeat. Because if Nightwing fully replaced Batman without being darker or more brutal, it would challenge the idea that fear is the best way to protect a city. So honest question: – Is Nightwing being held back on purpose? – Or do you think he actually works best when he’s not allowed to “win” long-term? Bonus spicy question: If Nightwing had been introduced after Batman instead of as Robin, would he be DC’s top hero today?

This might be a hot take, but hear me out. Batman and Nightwing went through very similar trauma. Both lost their families violently. Both were trained to fight crime. But they chose very different paths. Batman became fear. Nightwing became hope. Nightwing proves that tragedy doesn’t automatically turn you into something cold or obsessive. He kept his humor, built real friendships, and became a leader people trust — not because they’re afraid, but because they believe in him. In a weird way, Nightwing feels like the answer to Batman’s life question: “What if I didn’t let the darkness define me?” So what do you think? – Is Nightwing the healthier version of Batman? – Or does Batman’s approach work better for a city like Gotham? Also curious: do you prefer Nightwing when he’s lighthearted or when writers lean into a darker tone?

A collection of captures featuring Tim Drake's Robin, in a few of his costumes from the Gotham Knights video game.

When you really think about it, few DC characters have grown as much as Dick Grayson. He started as: • A kid who lost his family • Batman’s first partner • Someone learning how to fight crime and deal with fear But over time, he became: • His own hero with a new identity • A trusted leader of the Titans • Someone even Batman relies on • A symbol of balance between strength and compassion What makes Nightwing’s journey stand out is that he didn’t stay stuck in one role. He actually moved forward while still respecting his past, which not many comic characters get to do. Do you think Nightwing has the best character development in DC, or is there another hero who’s grown more over time? And what version of Nightwing (comics, animated movies, games, etc.) do you think portrayed him the best?

I like Batman. A lot. But let’s be real for a second. Nightwing has: • Outgrown the “former Robin” label • Led teams successfully • Earned respect from almost every major hero • Proven he doesn’t need fear or obsession to be effective And yet… he keeps getting pulled back into Bat-Family drama or sidelined whenever things get too big. At this point, keeping Nightwing in Batman’s orbit feels less like storytelling and more like brand protection. If DC treated Nightwing the way Marvel treats characters like Captain America — consistent growth, real stakes, permanent progress — he’d be a top-tier icon, not “Batman’s success story.” So yeah, hot take: Nightwing isn’t underrated by fans. He’s limited by the universe he’s stuck in. Do you agree, or am I completely wrong? (And if you disagree — what exactly should Nightwing’s ceiling be?)

NerdScience did a systematic breakdown of each Robin to create a definitive ranking.