Who is Nightwing in the DC Comics?

The character has appeared in various incarnations, with the Nightwing identity most prominently being adopted by Dick Grayson when he moved on from his role as Batman’s vigilante partner Robin. Although Nightwing is commonly associated with Batman, the title and concept have origins in classic Superman stories.

Why does Superman have two birds in the Nightcave?

Because neither bats nor robins lived on Krypton, Superman chooses the names of two birds owned by his Kandorian friend Nor-Kan: Nightwing for himself, and Flamebird for Jimmy. Nightwing and Flamebird rename Nor-Kan’s underground laboratory as the “Nightcave”, and use it as their secret headquarters.

How did Dick Grayson get the name Nightwing?

When Superman tells Dick Grayson of this story, Dick takes the name for himself. Dick Grayson became Nightwing after he was dismissed from the role of Robin as a teenager. Grayson’s Flamebird was Bette Kane.

What is the name of Nightwing’s dog?

In Jimmy Olsen #69 (June 1963), “The Dynamic Duo of Kandor” introduces Nightwing’s dog Nighthound. In “The Feud Between Batman and Superman” in World’s Finest #143 (August 1964), Batman and Robin themselves visit Kandor with Superman and Olsen and the two Dynamic Duos team up.

What video games has Nightwing been in?

Video games Nightwing (Dick Grayson) appears in LEGO Batman: The Video Game as a playable character, voiced by James Arnold Taylor. Nightwing (Dick Grayson) appears in Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu as a playable character, voiced again by Loren Lester. Nightwing (Dick Grayson) appears in the MMORPG game DC Universe Online.

What did Nightwing do in Arkham City?

Nightwing helped Batman investigate the mysterious Abramovici Twins, whom he heard stories about during his childhood as an acrobat. Alongside Batman, Nightwing concluded that Thomas Elliot had performed their separation. Nightwing remained in Wayne Manor during the events of Arkham City, and guarded the manor from armed intruders.