Best of Nightwing or Robin

aliena · 03-20-2016, 11:19 AM

I've never been a fan of Robin, but since I started watching Teen Titans Go!, which then led to Teen Titans, which led to Young Justice, I'm now a huge fan. Since I'm really new to Robin and Nightwing, what can anyone recommend that features either of them?

I heard Nightwing was going to be in Batman vs. Superman, but I'm not sure about that. I also did not care for Robin in the Batman movies, I don't think of him as looking like that. I've been looking at some comics and I was able to get caught up to the Teen Titans series and I think that is probably my favorite Robin ever.

Has he ever been in a tv show? I heard he might join The Green Arrow cast, but I don't watch that show so I don't know if that happened yet or not.

Anyway, I'm looking for more Robin/Nightwing, so if anyone can recommend anything that features them, I'd like to hear it.

*TurtleTitan97* · 03-20-2016, 12:37 PM

Comic wise, you could always check out "The New Teen Titans" by Marv Wolfman & George Pérez, which the 2003 animated series is based from. It was in that series that Dick Grayson retired as Robin and became Nightwing. I'd also recommend reading the Robin series starring the Tim Drake incarnation, as well as well as Young Justice and also Teen Titans v3. There's also other Robins such as Jason Todd, Damian Wayne, Carrie Kelly, etc.

TV wise, Robin has only been in live action in the Batman show from 1966. The rumor of him appearing in Arrow is pretty old and will most likely never happen. Nightwing was suppose to star in a live action Teen Titans series from TNT, but it got canned. You could also watch Batman: The Animated Series, though Robin acts as more of a guest star in the first season. He appears more in the second season and becomes Nightwing in the season titled The New Batman Adventures, which also features Tim Drake but written similar to Jason Todd.

Hope this helps.

*CyberCubed* · 03-20-2016, 12:47 PM

Nightwing appears in the last season of B:TAS for about 6 episodes.

Nightwing is in one episode of the 2003 Teen Titans where Starfire travels to the future and sees Nightwing

Nightwing is in the entire second season of Young Justice.

Nightwing is in an episode of The Batman Season 4 in another future story.

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-20-2016, 07:42 PM

Dick Grayson is my favorite comic book character though specifically as Robin or Batman. The light in the darkness. The guy you can relate to in a way and also inspire to be like.
http://comicsalliance.com/best-dick-...ies-by-decade/

This link provides a wealth of stories. I would add a few more as well. Those I would add Birds of Prey #08(Dick/Babs romance), Batman#615 (great Bruce/Dick moment) and Batman#20 features another great moment which Bruce briefly loses guardianship, Battle for The Cowl (showcases his destiny). Others? New Teen Titans#37/Outsiders#5 (last Batman/Robin team up ever), New Teen Titans (rare showcase of Dick's detective skills). Nightwing Secret Files(2000) features Jason Todd's ghost touring Dick through all his faults and triumphs. Batman Family#1 and 12/13 are interesting stories that co-stars Batgirl and the latter Man-Bat and Alfred. Detective#503 is a favorite of mine as well that showcases Robin and Batgirl vs Scarecrow. DC Showcase#6 has Robin team up with Superman, really does a good job of Dick trying to measure up to his hero. Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes!-nice showcase as Batman alongside Bruce. Infinite Crisis does a great job of showing just how important he is as he has kept communications where Bruce has not and all the respect and bravery he possess along with leadership. Brave and the Bold vol.3#15 alongside Hawkman is a good book. Quite a bit for you to look through.
http://comicsalliance.com/best-dick-...ies-by-decade/

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-31-2016, 07:52 PM

Here is a book that came out over the summer that may interest someone who wants an in-depth look at Dick Grayson.
http://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-B.../dp/0786497882

Legends of The Dark Knight unfortunately focuses almost entirely on Batman solo stories. Yet there was one arc set just after Dick Grayson became Robin called Grimm which focuses on Dick stumbling upon a villain exclusive to this story called Mother Grimm who enslaves homeless.
http://comicvine.gamespot.com/batman...1/4000-142041/

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 03-31-2016, 08:02 PM

03-20-2016, 07:42 PM	#4
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Dick Grayson is my favorite comic book character though specifically as Robin or Batman. The light in the darkness. The guy you can relate to in a way and also inspire to be like. http://comicsalliance.com/best-dick-...ies-by-decade/ This link provides a wealth of stories. I would add a few more as well. Those I would add Birds of Prey #08(Dick/Babs romance), Batman#615 (great Bruce/Dick moment) and Batman#20 features another great moment which Bruce briefly loses guardianship, Battle for The Cowl (showcases his destiny). Others? New Teen Titans#37/Outsiders#5 (last Batman/Robin team up ever), New Teen Titans (rare showcase of Dick's detective skills). Nightwing Secret Files(2000) features Jason Todd's ghost touring Dick through all his faults and triumphs. Batman Family#1 and 12/13 are interesting stories that co-stars Batgirl and the latter Man-Bat and Alfred. Detective#503 is a favorite of mine as well that showcases Robin and Batgirl vs Scarecrow. DC Showcase#6 has Robin team up with Superman, really does a good job of Dick trying to measure up to his hero. Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes!-nice showcase as Batman alongside Bruce. Infinite Crisis does a great job of showing just how important he is as he has kept communications where Bruce has not and all the respect and bravery he possess along with leadership. Brave and the Bold vol.3#15 alongside Hawkman is a good book. Quite a bit for you to look through. http://comicsalliance.com/best-dick-...ies-by-decade/ __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-20-2016, 11:19 AM	#1
aliena Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 294	Best of Nightwing or Robin I've never been a fan of Robin, but since I started watching Teen Titans Go!, which then led to Teen Titans, which led to Young Justice, I'm now a huge fan. Since I'm really new to Robin and Nightwing, what can anyone recommend that features either of them? I heard Nightwing was going to be in Batman vs. Superman, but I'm not sure about that. I also did not care for Robin in the Batman movies, I don't think of him as looking like that. I've been looking at some comics and I was able to get caught up to the Teen Titans series and I think that is probably my favorite Robin ever. Has he ever been in a tv show? I heard he might join The Green Arrow cast, but I don't watch that show so I don't know if that happened yet or not. Anyway, I'm looking for more Robin/Nightwing, so if anyone can recommend anything that features them, I'd like to hear it.

03-20-2016, 12:37 PM	#2
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Comic wise, you could always check out "The New Teen Titans" by Marv Wolfman & George Pérez, which the 2003 animated series is based from. It was in that series that Dick Grayson retired as Robin and became Nightwing. I'd also recommend reading the Robin series starring the Tim Drake incarnation, as well as well as Young Justice and also Teen Titans v3. There's also other Robins such as Jason Todd, Damian Wayne, Carrie Kelly, etc. TV wise, Robin has only been in live action in the Batman show from 1966. The rumor of him appearing in Arrow is pretty old and will most likely never happen. Nightwing was suppose to star in a live action Teen Titans series from TNT, but it got canned. You could also watch Batman: The Animated Series, though Robin acts as more of a guest star in the first season. He appears more in the second season and becomes Nightwing in the season titled The New Batman Adventures, which also features Tim Drake but written similar to Jason Todd. Hope this helps. __________________

03-20-2016, 12:47 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,887	Nightwing appears in the last season of B:TAS for about 6 episodes. Nightwing is in one episode of the 2003 Teen Titans where Starfire travels to the future and sees Nightwing Nightwing is in the entire second season of Young Justice. Nightwing is in an episode of The Batman Season 4 in another future story.

03-31-2016, 07:52 PM	#5
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Here is a book that came out over the summer that may interest someone who wants an in-depth look at Dick Grayson. http://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-B.../dp/0786497882 Legends of The Dark Knight unfortunately focuses almost entirely on Batman solo stories. Yet there was one arc set just after Dick Grayson became Robin called Grimm which focuses on Dick stumbling upon a villain exclusive to this story called Mother Grimm who enslaves homeless. http://comicvine.gamespot.com/batman...1/4000-142041/ __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

03-31-2016, 08:02 PM	#6
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	If you want some good history of the Robins, look no further... these are my personal favorites and cover most of the essentials: Dick Grayson http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Dark-Vi...robin+year+one http://www.amazon.com/Robin-Year-One...robin+year+one http://www.amazon.com/Nightwing-Year...robin+year+one http://www.amazon.com/Nightwing-Vol-...robin+year+one Jason Todd http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Death-F...r+the+red+hood http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Under-H...r+the+red+hood Tim Drake http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Lonely-...place+of+dying http://www.amazon.com/Red-Robin-Batm...ords=red+robin http://www.amazon.com/Red-Robin-Coll...ords=red+robin Stephanie Brown http://www.amazon.com/Batman-War-Dru...tman+war+drums Damian Wayne http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Son-Gra...batman+and+son http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Robin-V...7NPY7HRDMNCW17 __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*