Summary

• As DC Comics clarified in Nightwing #113, Dick Grayson doesn't seek the spotlight for himself, but enjoys sharing it with loved ones, like his Bat-Family and team .
• Dick Grayson's core values as a hero stem from his earliest days trapeze artist, performing with family, which shaped his desire to uplift others and succeed as part of a team.
• Nightwing's motivation to help the people he loves reflects his selfless nature and duty to serve everyone from his teammates to the citizens of Blüdhaven as a whole.

WARNING: Contains spoilers for Nightwing #113!As revealed in a recent issue of Nightwing, DC hero Dick Grayson doesn't want the spotlight for himself, but it brings him joy to share it with the people who mean the most of him – an insight into his character that affirms who Grayson is at his core, as a person, and a member of the Bat-Family.

Nightwing #113 expands on the longstanding notion that Dick Grayson's character works best when featured on a team. Not only is he an incredible partner, but the hero is one of the best leaders in DC. As a result, Nightwing has his own network even bigger than the Bat-Family. His ability to work in a team started long before he was a hero.

Rather, it began with Dick's performance with his parents as the Flying Graysons, as the issue confirms his childhood as a trapeze artist defines his core values more than being Robin does.

DC Explores Nightwing's True Feelings About Sharing The Spotlight

Nightwing #113 –Written by Tom Taylor & Marv Wolfman; Art by Bruno Renaldo & Daniele Di Nicuolo; Color By Adriano Lucas; Lettering By Wes Abbot

Dick didn't love being a trapeze artist for the attention; he loved being in Haly's Circus because he got to perform with his family.

Contrary to popular belief, Nightwing doesn't love the spotlight unless he's sharing it with those he loves. Dick Grayson is often mischaracterized as someone who loves the spotlight and lives for attention, yet he's often working with others or working for the benefit of those he loves. In fact, Nightwing's ission as to what he likes about the spotlight adds to his character and enhances pre-existing traits, especially his supposed selflessness. When Nightwing shines in the spotlight, his family, his team, and Blüdhaven have the opportunity to shine with him.

Dick didn't love being a trapeze artist for the attention; he loved being in Haly's Circus because he got to perform with his family. Likewise, once Bruce became family, it's obvious why he became Robin. When forming the original Teen Titans, they were all sidekicks. However, he helped his friends become heroes in their own right by sharing the spotlight with them rather than trying to act solo. Even as Nightwing, he often works with other heroes and vigilantes. He's had multiple superhero teams since the Teen Titans, showing how important uplifting and succeeding with others is to Dick Grayson.

In Batman vs Robin #3 – by Mark Waid, Mahmud Asrar, Scott Godlewski, and Nathan Fairbairn – Nightwing blames Bruce for taking him away from the cheering crowds and hiding him behind a mask. That being said, Nightwing is being mind-controlled at the time. The contrast between his normal selflessness and how he acts when controlled makes sense, given the new context of why he likes the spotlight to begin with.

Dick Grayson's Motivation To Help Others Emphasizes His True Nature

Nightwing's Real Purpose

How Nightwing really feels about the spotlight reflects his self-imposed duty to serve those he loves.

Dick Grayson's character is embodied by his service to others. As Robin, he felt as though it was his duty to do whatever he could for Batman. As a leader, he was always ready to sacrifice himself for his team. As an older brother, Nightwing would do anything for Damian Wayne. Even when acting solo, he puts the good of Blüdhaven above his own needs. How Nightwing really feels about the spotlight reflects his self-imposed duty to serve those he loves.

Nightwing (2016) #113 from DC Comics is out now!