The many faces of Dick Grayson, hero of the superhero sidekicks

Nightwing upgraded to a much cooler costume in the Ties That Bind story arc in Nightwing #2. Shame about the ponytail though.

From Robin to Nightwing to Batman, we take a look at the many alter-egos of Bruce Wayne’s ward.

If they called a vote for “the sidekick most likely to succeed”, Dick Grayson would win hands down. While most sidekicks are there to complement the hero and provide support, dynamism and even comic relief in the partnership, being the perfect sidekick can also be a career-limiting move.