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NightwingandRobinDamian Wayne ’s relationship is one of the most unique in the DC Universe , with Dick Grayson personify multiple office – wise man , better half , sire - frame , and sidekick – all roll into one for Damian . However , their trammel was n’t always as strong as it is now , and it took Nightwing perform a brute fight move to realize Robin ’s initial respect .
InBatman and Robin#22 by Peter J. Tomasi , Patrick Gleason , and Alex Sinclair , the dynamic between Dick and Damian continue to germinate as they push together as the new Batman and Robin duo .
The issue turn over into their confrontation with the formidable baddie , White Knight , whose commission is to spue Gotham of what he perceives as corruption , including Arkham inpatient and their family tie . This direct to a directconfrontation between White Knight and Batman , Dick Grayson , wherein Dick ’s murder of a specially remorseless move garners even Damian ’s admiration .
Dick Grayson Won Damian Wayne’s Respect by Ejecting His Cowl Ears Into White Knight’s Head
The confrontation between White Knight and Batman results in Dick sustaining critical injury , force him onto his knees . The angelic - themed villain approaches , remark to Batman , " Sometimes symbols of wickedness need to be eradicated to give people promise . " Just as White Knight prepares to walk out a fatal blow , Dick tell him to " keep out the hell up " before launch his hood ’s ears into the scoundrel ’s head , regain the upper hand in the fight . Dick then turn off the avenging angel , pull up stakes him sprawled on the ground with the cowling ears still embedded in his forehead .
As Damian joins Dick on the rooftop after the combat , he surveys White Knight ’s incapacitated anatomy and question , " Are those your cowl ears sticking in his head ? " Dick responds with an unapologetic“Yep . ” After a moment of deliberation , Damian says , “ You ’re meaner than I thought . I like it . ”This exchange is extremely humorous and also marks the first time Damian has outright pay Dick a compliment since the organization of their partnership . Hence , this ruthless move by Dick is the moment when Nightwing first won some of the Robin ’s regard .
Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely divvy up how they troll " Damian - as - Robin Haters " by tease the demise of Damian Wayne in their Batman and Robin bleed .
Nightwing Won Robin’s Respect with Meanness, But Kept It With Kindness
Having occurred over a decennary ago , this second in comics do as a important milepost , highlight the noteworthy development ofNightwing and Robin ’s kinship . Through Damian ’s personal growth , he has come to realise that ferociousness and ruthlessness do not equate to respect , a departure from the teachings of his grandfather , Ra ’s al Ghul , during his time in the League of Assassins . Damian now acknowledges forgivingness and mercy as qualities deserving of regard , attribute that Dick abundantly possess . Thus , whileNightwinginitially earnedRobin’srespect through savagery , he has wield it through his benignity .
Batman and Robin # 22is uncommitted now from DC Comics .
BATMAN AND ROBIN # 22 ( 2011 )
