Batman has a complicated legacy with his sidekick, raising Dick Grayson into the heroic Nightwing but falling short of Jason Todd, who reinvents himself as the deadly hero Red Hood. However, before Jason Todd returns to Gotham to begin slaughtering criminals, another killer has tarnished the Bat family’s reputation. This time, however, Dick Grayson’s accusations were of trying to be a dangerous defender.
Thaddeus Ryerstad was an orphan, or so he said. He grew up in the squalid streets of Bludhaven, usually only able to defend himself with two fists and any weapon he could find. However, Ted is no hero – he’s a morally twisted bully, trying to convince himself he’s a good guy by beating the bad guys. He got his name from a fried chicken restaurant and was inspired to identify himself as a new hero when he heard the story of a former street guard tarantula. On the first outing, Ted nearly died. He was eventually rescued by the real Nightwing, who agreed to take him in and train him, just like Batman did with Dick.
Nightwing has its own Jason Todd
Nite-Wing first appeared in Night Wing #8by Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel, it’s 1997, and the era of the radical villains of the ’90s isn’t over yet. Tad is made in the moral gray mold and he often attacks people he considers a threat, even when they are not. His mode of action is similar to that of Red Hood, a resurrected second Robin with a chip on his shoulder and two guns in a holster. However, after Jason Todd became the killer, he was partially redeemed and returned to the Bat family, while Nightwing enjoyed the killing and couldn’t stop.
Dick believes he can help the boy by disciplining him and making him focus on his anger and feelings of helplessness – just like Batman did to him. Unfortunately, Nightwing underestimated the children’s evil nature and the depth of resentment Ted harbored. The training doesn’t make Nightwing a more virtuous or righteous hero, but just a more effective bully. In the end, Ted clashes with an undercover cop and kills him. Nightwing was forced to admit that he had failed his first partner and persuade Ted to turn himself in to the authorities, who immediately arrested him.
Nightwing’s failed partner changed his mind about Batman
Although Dick’s first mentoring attempt failed, it may have made him more appreciative of his former mentor. Forging friendships isn’t easy, and Dick’s experience with Nightwing is unlike Bruce’s experience with Jason, although that story has a happier ending. Over the years, Batman and Nightwing have shown varying degrees of goodwill towards each other, but it certainly helped Dick see his adoptive father in a different light, paving the way for the current relationship. their greater clarity.
Ultimately, Dick Grayson won’t give up his mentor role. Not only has he helped inspire heroes like Jon Kent’s Superman, but he’s also continued to influence and lead a whole new generation of heroes. For now, Nightwing is expected to succeed in Justice League as DC’s next big hero, and his tender and caring approach to younger members of the superhero community. at least in part due to his training experience and the failed personal version of Red Hood.