Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne: Dynamic Duo
Nightwing vol. 4 #16 The relationship between Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne is one of the most beloved in fandom, and for good reason. In 2009 they were revolutionary in flipping the script on the traditional Batman and Robin dynamic. Dick, the original Robin, was a happier, more emotionally balanced Batman who wasn't afraid to crack a smile and tell a joke. Damian, the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul, was a grimmer, more serious Robin, prone to violence and arrogance. Their relationship is more relevant than ever, as November 2021 has been decreed Robin Month by DC, and Damian is currently in the middle of his own journey of self discovery, a journey all Robins before him have gone down in some form or another. However, Dick and Damian's iconic partnership did not start out smoothly. In fact, when Damian was first introduced to Batman's world, Dick had very little to do with him. Dick was living in New York City following the destruction of Blüdhaven and his near-dea...