Summary

WARNING ! possible Spoilers for Titans # 9 !

NightwingandRavenshare a long and screen history , and Tom Taylor’sTitansrun has illuminated the depth of their bond while showcasing what makes Dick Grayson such an particular loss leader . However , this revelation has also brought to light a important exposure in Nightwing , one that , if entrust unaddressed , could ultimately lead to the hero ’s fall .

Tom Taylor and Lucas Meyer’sTitans#9 continuesEvil Raven ’s impersonation of the honest Raven , who remains trap in her own gem . It is within Raven ’s gem prison that the villainous doppelganger visit her and move to boast about successfully deceiving her teammates , convince them that she is the genuine Raven .

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During this confrontation between the two Ravens , the imposter bring out that she has been supervise the Titans ' thoughts and that Nightwing is the only one so far to suspect her honest indistinguishability . This everyday remark thus underscores how well Dick know Raven , highlighting their unplumbed adherence .

Evil Raven Inadvertently Proves that Dick Grayson Is the Titans’ Best Leader

Nightwing being the only one to suspect that the doppelganger might not actually be Raven demo that Dick know Raven better than anyone else on the team , which is surprising give that Starfire , Raven ’s estimable admirer , and Beast Boy , Raven ’s beau , are also on the team . One would expect Starfire or Beast Boy to be the most likely to detect any discrepancies with Raven . However , it is only Dick who has begin to oppugn the authenticity of the situation , underline his profound bond with Raven and showcasing one reason why he is such an exceptional loss leader .

Nightwing ’s power to perceive that something is amiss with Raven highlights his profound reason of his teammate , a will to his leadership art . A loss leader should possess comprehensive noesis about their teammates , encompass not only actual data but also their demeanor , foible , and more . Dick ’s ability to discern that the doppelganger may not be who she claims to be , while no one else has harbour such suspicions , underscore the leadership accomplishment and necessary of form secretive bonds with his teammate . unluckily , this acquisition does n’t pay up off for Nightwing since Evil Raven mindwipes him every time he begins to suspect something is off .

Tom Taylor’s Titans Just Revealed Nightwing Has a Major Weakness

Evil Raven ’s power to effortlessly and repeatedly mindwipe Nightwing underscores Dick ’s significant exposure in term of his mental resilience . His unfitness to fend the doppelganger ’s psychic assaults puts both himself and the Titans in constant peril regarding the scheme ofDark Raven and her Father-God Trigon . Moreover , if Raven can go against his nous , it opens the door for other villains with psychic ability to potentially do the same , endangering his mental certificate and self-sufficiency . Nightwing’snewfound veneration of jump and bound off building is probable a consequence of a mental breach , further emphasize the necessity to rectify this exposure .

Titans # 9is usable now from DC Comics !

TITANS # 9 ( 2024 )

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Titans #9 Good Raven Talking to Evil Raven

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Titans #9  cover featuring Starfire, Raven, Nightwing, Cyborg, Amanda Waller and others

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