Nightwingis better jazz as a laminitis and leader of theTeen Titans , but Batman ’s former protégé has actually lead theJustice Leaguein multiple lineup , even managing to save the world on more than one occasion . Dick Grayson has always been one of the DC Universe ’s most darling heroes , both in - continuity and among readers . Grayson is a digest hero and a instinctive leader , making him the logical choice when it comes to steer up a team of the world ’s Prime Minister superheroes .

Dick has lead the League in multiple loop , first whenthe Justice League was seemingly killedduring the “ Obsidian Age ” storyline and again years subsequently after the squad reorganized follow James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli’sJustice League : exclaim for Justice . In both versions , Dick cursorily assumed command of the squad . And while his clip with the League is frequently leave , both of his teams impacted the DC Universe in more than a few way .

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Nightwing first joins the League inJLA # 69 by Joe Kelly and Yvel Guichet after the mainstay of titular team are trapped in ancient Atlantis and apparently defeat . As a part of Batman ’s notorious eventuality plan , the JLA Watchtower reach a variety ofheroes include Green Arrow , Etrigan the Demon , and Hawkgirl to act as the new JLA in their stead with Nightwing at the helm . And when preface the new League to their field of view commander via commemorate message , Batman allege , “ He is thebest . Theonlyone I could have picked to lead you . ” Not only did Grayson ’s JLA assist admirably in their predecessors ’ stead , but they were vital in restoring the original squad back to the present tense . But that would n’t be the only metre Dick would lead the Justice League . Years later , afterJustice League : cry out for Justiceshatters DC ’s big hero sandwich , Dick Grayson and Donna Troy land them together again in a new loop of the team . Now run as Batman in Bruce ’s absence seizure , Dick lead this new squad against scourge like Thanagar , the Crime Syndicate , andeven the malefic Eclipso . This looping quietly disbanded beforeThe newfangled 52but without them , the DC Universe would n’t have survived .

originate up as both Batman ’s partner and a mainstay of the Teen Titans , Dick Grayson is the ideal choice to top any team of Heron , and both of the Justice League lineups prove he has what it take . Not only was he able-bodied to play well with more experienced heroes like Green Arrow or the Atom , but he was able to join forces with younger hero like Supergirl and Firestorm , all while helping unify the team as a whole in two freestanding embodiment . Dick ’s purpose as JLA leader was the ultimate fulfillment of Bruce ’s essential wishing for his prodigal boy : to be a better Batman , even whileusing the Nightwing identity .

In recent years , especially during his fourth dimension as Ric Grayson , Nightwing has oftentimes been relegated to being the 2d - level Batman of the DC Universe when both fans and the Dark Knight himself know his adopted son is equal to of so much more . With the latest season of HBO Max’sTitansappearing to   embrace the idea of Dick surpassing Bruce , it makes full horse sense for the DC Universe to start invigorate the adult male formerly known as Robin as the A - list character he really is – something that Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo ’s ongoingNightwingrun seems to be doing in - continuity .

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Infinite Frontierhas brought backmore than a few lover - favorite second to the DC Comics canon , so it ’s not unacceptable for Dick ’s clock time with the League to have been rejuvenate . Whether or not the JLA remembers , they would ’ve fail a 12 prison term over without Grayson in charge , and the earth would ’ve been lost . Without a doubt , Nightwingis one of the best loss leader theJustice Leagueever had , even if they do n’t bed it .

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