Summary
One of the most prevalent criticisms leveled againstBatmanis his tendency to rely on violence as a primary means of problem-solving, consistently overlooking less brutal yet more effective solutions—and with one feat,Nightwinghas shown that this criticism is 100% valid. Hence, there are several lessons that Bruce Wayne could learn from Dick Grayson when it comes to improving the welfare of a city and its people.
Nightwing’s diplomatic approach proves that an olive branch can be more effective than a fist.
Tom Taylor’sNightwing#100opens with Dick Grayson’s newest adversary, Heartless, and his hired gunmen releasing inmates from Bludhaven Private Prison in an attempt to spread fear and destruction throughout the city. Despite being outnumbered and overwhelmed, Nightwing confronts one of the mobs solo.
Instead of resorting to violence immediately, Dick attempts to engage the inmates in conversation, hoping to dissuade them from participating in the city-wide riot. Remarkably,Nightwing not only convinces the inmates to refrain from adding to the chaos but also rallies them to help stop it, proving that violence isn’t the sole approach to crime-fighting.
In recent years, Batman appears to have become more violent in his comic portrayals, which have included him brutally beating Nightwing and Red Hood.
Sorry, Batman: Nightwing Proves That The Answer to Crime Fighting Isn’t Always Violence
Upon confronting the mob,Nightwing chooses diplomacy rather than force. He begins by acknowledging the inmates' anger and hardships, empathizing with their situation before explaining the gravity of their actions and informing them that they’re rioting on behalf of a serial killer who devastates families by taking parents away from their children. Nightwing then asks them not to contribute to the ongoing riots, presenting them with alternatives, including simply walking away from the chaos. Surprisingly, the inmates not only agree to cease rioting but also offer their assistance,proving that an olive branch can be more effective than a fist.
This peaceful approach stands in stark contrast to Batman’s usual “punch first, ask questions later” philosophy. It’s this tendency towards violence as the first resort that has drawn criticism from both non-fans and fans alike. In recent years, this criticism has intensified as the Dark Knight appears to have become more violent in his comic portrayals, which have included him brutally beating Nightwing and Red Hood, actions deemed unnecessary and out of character by most fans. Thus,it’s refreshing to witness a core Bat Family member as competent as Batman opt for a more level-headed approach to crime-fighting.
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Dick Grayson Is Using His Billionaire Status to Help Blüdhaven In the Way Bruce Wayne Should Have Helped Gotham
Fans have also criticized Batman for how he spends his money. Despite Bruce Wayne running several charities and community outreach programs, fans have deemed it insufficient, considering that the man had retained his billionaire status throughout all these endeavors. In contrast, Taylor’sNightwingrun shows Dick similarly choosing to help his city via his newly appointed billionaire status, but unlike Bruce, Dick goes all in, giving back to the city so substantially that he loses his billionaire status almost immediately. Hence,Nightwingis doing a far better job of being a hero and philanthropist thanBatman.
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NIGHTWING #100 (2023)
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
