Fans have a pretty solid idea in their heads of who Nightwing is. Some prefer the Pre-Crisis version, others prefer the origin depicted in Chuck Dixon's Nightwing: Year One, and some prefer the version seen in the New 52, DCYou, and Rebirth. And that's all without mentioning live action, animated, and video-game portrayals.
An interesting exercise is to look at how DC perceives Nightwing, in their own words. Throughout the years DC has published various Secret Files/Origins, and official encyclopedias, as well as character descriptions in team and event books. These character bios provide an interesting look at not only the history of Nightwing, but also how he is viewed in terms of skills, gadgets, and personality.
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| Nightwing: Secret Files |
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| Titans: Secret Files |
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The DC Encyclopedia
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Titans/JLA #1
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| 52 #25 |
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| Gotham Knights by WB Montreal |
Over time, some things stay consistent, like Dick's leadership ability, while others become more focused on, such as his interpersonal skills. It is interesting to note that in the more recent Gotham Knights bio, his tactical mind, technical skills, and detective skills are not mentioned at all. While it is just for a videogame, this is the most recent character description DC has published, and can provide hints as to their interpretation and plans for the character going forward.
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