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| 408 | June 1987 |  "Did Robin Die Tonight?". This is the story that introduces Jason as the new Robin(or redefines it post-crisis as Jason was originally introduced as a circus performer and we all laughed)... but first it outlines how Dick was sacked. The Joker shoots Dick... Batman leaves him to purse the Joker and by the time he returns, Dick has fallen from a ledge. A news crew captures the incident hence the screaming headlines..."Did Robin Die Tonight." Dick is badly hurt by Bruce's decision, but the comic shows a compassionate Bruce, encouraging Dick to follow his own destiny.
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| 416 | Feb 1988 |  "White Gold and Truth". This story is set about 18 months after Dick left Bruce and became Nightwing. Nightwing his replacement cross pathes when investigating a drug ring. Dick decides it is time he and Bruce discuss the rift between them. He goes to the cave and finds out Jason's background and then... after a shouting match, Bruce admits that he took Jason in because he missed Dick. He then orders Nightwing to leave. Nightwing meets up with Robin, they crack the drug ring and he gives the boy his number... just in case he needs someone to talk to. Watching with pride, is Batman. The final words in the comic... a silent, "Thanks, Dick.
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| Annual 13 | 1989 |  "Who's Who. Bascially just origins pages. Dick features as both Robin and Nightwing.
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| 433 | May 1989 |  "The Many Deaths of Batman" Part One. Batman is found dead in Gotham City. Dick sees it in the newspaper when out with Kory and breaks down in tears. He's only on one page.
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| 436 | August 1989 |  "Batman Year 3: Part One -Different Roads. Batman is one step behind some mystery person killing mob bosses. Boss Zucco... the man responsible for killing Dick's parents is up for parole. Nightwing, who has taken leave from the Teen Titans, returns to Gotham to speak to Baman worried that he hasn't even come to terms with Jason's death. We have a re-telling of the death of Dick's parents in this issue.
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437 | August 1989 |  "Batman Year 3: Part Two - Changes Made. Nightwing catches up with Batman by following the trail of broken bodies. We continue to follow Dick's life after the death of his parents through flashbacks. Alfred is concerned about both of his charges and appears to decide to take matters into his own hands regarding Boss Zucco.
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438 | Sept 1989 |  "Batman Year 3: Part Three - Turnabout. Nightwing and Batman follow different methods to discover that Boss Zucco is behind the ganland killings. Nightwing joins Batman and they wait outside the prison for his release so they can arrest him again.
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439 | Sept 1989 |  "Batman Year 3: Part Four - Resolutions. Nightwing wants to join Batman to stop all of the low life's in Gotham falling all over themselves to get their hands on Zucco's book. Batman rejects Nightwing's help saying he doesn't need a partner... never again. So they follow different paths which lead them to the book. Nightwing gets there first but the book is destroyed. At the end, Bruce talks of his pride in Dick and Dick goes to visit his parents' graves.
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440 | Oct 1989 |  "A Lonely Place of Dying - Part 1: Suspects. Batman seems to be sinking further and further into an abyss of despair. Someone is monitoring the situation and it is obvious that he knows not only Batman's identity but Nightwing's as well. The mystery person sets off in search of Dick. Dick doesn't actually feature in this issue, but he is central to the storyline. Part 2 in New Teen Titans # 60
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441 | Nov 1989 |  "A Lonely Place of Dying - Part 3: Parallel Lines. Dick takes Tim to Wayne Maner where Tim sets about convincing him that Batman needs him... as Robin. Dick refuses, going off to help Batman as Nightwing but Alfred senses that Dick knows Batman's needs a Robin and that is why he brought Tim home. In this issue we discover how Tim worked out everyone's identities... it was that legendary quadruple somersault was the give away. oh, and Batman and Two face are trying to kill each other. (g) Part 4 in New Teen Titans # 61
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442 | Dec 1989 |  "A Lonely Place of Dying - Part 5: Rebirth. Tim and Alfred race to rescue Batman and Nightwing. Tim pulls on the Robin costume and with some help from Alfred they rescue the downed crimefighters. Batman is unimpressed but Robin proves himself and in the end he says he's willing to give the boy a try. Nightwing is pretty useless in this one - actionwise he doens't contribute anything and the big black bat has to keep saving him.
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455 | Oct 1990 |  "Identity Crisis- Part 1. Tim is suffering from nightmares following his mother's death. Dick appears in on of the dreams and then he attends the funeral. Many of Dick's thoughts are revealed.
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456 | Oct 1990 |  "Identity Crisis- Part 2. Dick appears as Robin on two pages in a ghostly halucination.
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457 | Nov 1990 |  "Master of Fear" (Robin) Tim rescures Batman from the Scarecrow's clutches and earns the right to wear the Robin costume. Dick appears in a hallucination and is mentioned at the end as the person who made Robin a symbol.
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500 | Oct 1993 |  "Knightsfall: Part 19 - (Nightwing) Tim is basically sacked by Jean Paul and goes to Dick. It is here that we find out that Dick only found out about Bruce's condition through Oracle. Clearly he is hurt and can't believe that Bruce asked another to replace him. He finishes by saying that if Bruce thinks he's good enough then that's it. I find it difficult to believe that he hasn't made some effort to see Bruce.
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510 | Aug 1994 |  "KnightsEnd: Part 7 - (Nightwing) Earlier in the series Batman asks Nightwing for help and he agrees immediately. In this issue Batman faces Jean Paul while Nightwing and Robin fight together.
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511 | Sept 1994 |  "The Night Before Zero. The worlds begin to converge. Dick appears as Robin 1... about 12 years old. Is only in two cells. Nightwing is on the cover but he does not appear in the comic.
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0 | Sept 1994 |  "Creature of the Night". The worlds begin to converge. Bruce settles back into his role as Batman after the disaster of Jean Paul. As he investigates he reviews the events that shaped him, including the impact Dick has had on his life. Dick does not appear in the issue but occupies a number of cells in Batman's recollections.
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512 | Nov 1994 |  "Prodigal: Part 1 - Batman and Robin. (Batman) Dick takes over the role of Batman... in his own words, "I can't replace you, Bruce... but I'd be lying if I said it's not going to be wild standing in for you." Some great scenes in this one with Tim and Dick bonding. They discuss Alfred and the fact that Bruce can't cook. (g) However, Dick is second guessing himself as he and Robin go up against Killer Croc. Prodical Part 2 in Shadow of the Bat #32. Part 3 in Detective Comics 679. Part 4 in Robin 11.
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513 | Dec 1994 |  "Prodigal: Part 5 - Double Deuce. (Batman) Batman and Robin have to face Two Face, but he escapes. Dick's doubts in himself grow. Prodical Part 6 in Shadow of the Bat #33. Part 7 in Detective Comics 680. Part 8 in Robin 12.
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514 | Jan 1995 |  "Prodigal: Part 9 - One Night in the War Zone. (Batman) Dick goes into battle as Batman facing down villain after villain freed by Two-Face. At the end of the comic he prays for Bruce's return. He isn't Batman and doesn't want to be. Prodical Part 10 in Shadow of the Bat #34. Part 11 in Detective Comics 681. Conclusion in Robin 13.
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515 | Jan 1995 |  "Troika: 1. (Nightwing) Bruce is back in a new and disturbing costume. Nightwing says little though he is concerned. When telling Dick he is free to go he throws in .."and thanks..." as an after thought. The art work really isn't my cup of tea in this one.
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529 | April 1996 |  "Contagion: part 6 - Tears of Blood. (Nightwing) Batman seeks help from Poison Ivy to find a cure for the Clench while Robin and Nightwing battle the rioting citizens. Huntress arrives to give a hand. In the end, Batman saves the day... again. I guess it is his title. (g)
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533 | August 1996 |  "Legacy - Prelude:Twelve Steps to the Heart of Hell. (Nightwing) This is one series you just have to buy. Batman, Robin and Nightwing go in search on a true cure for the Clench. There are some great one-liners in this one from Dick. Robin about Batman - "Doesn't he every rest?" Dick - "Not at night". Love the relationship between Tim and Dick. They really have become close. The clues lead them a place where someone they know is waiting. Legacy Part 1 in Detective Comics 700. Legacy Part 2 in Catwoman 36. Legacy Part 3 in Robin 32. Legacy Part 4 in Shadown of the Bat 54. Legacy Part 5 in Batman 534. Legacy Part 6 in Detective Comics 701. Legacy Part 7 in Robin 33. Legacy Epilogue in Detective Comics 702
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554 | May 1998 |  "Cataclysm: part 12 - Master of Distruction. (Nightwing) Nightwing and Tim join Alfred in the Batcave. The damage is extensive. Batman returns saying that someone called the "Quakemaster" is claiming responsibility for the quake. Batman and his team seat about tracking him down.
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556 | July 1998 |  "Help, Trapped, Money, Rescue, Ruins" (Dick Grayson) Dick is helping Tim, Alfred and Bruce repair the cave. He seems really happy in this one. I like the artist too.
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560 | Dec 1998 |  Bruce Wayne Goes To Washington - Part One: The Jackals" (Nightwing) Nightwing appears in one cell with Oracle and Robin... watching a television report.
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562 | Dec 1998 |  Bruce Wayne Goes To Washington - Part Three: The Devil is Due" (Nightwing) Nightwing appears on two pages. He declares that he is going back to Bludhaven, Tims looks like he's moving out of Gotham, but Oracale is staying.
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Annual 23 | 1999 |  "JLAPE: Gorilla Warefare. (Nightwing) Batman joins Nightwing in Bludhaven and their fight against the gorilla army. Some good one liners in this one. eg. Nightwing attacks and his thrown back through a window. Batman-"Mind if I give it a try?" Nightwing - "Be my... ow... guest. Blockbuster saves one of the gorillas... he has plans for him.
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569 | Sept 1999 |  "I cover the Waterfront" (Nightwing) Nightwing appears on two pages as he, Batman and Oracle assess Batgirl's situation.
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586 | Feb 2001 |  "Penguin Dreams" (Nightwing) The Penguin is daydreaming about the death of Batman. Nightwing appears on 3 pages. Interestingly, while Huntress, Azrael and Robin ar here... only Nightwing is in tears... probably right too.
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588 | April 2001 |  "Close Before Striking, Act One" (Nightwing/Batman) The scene opens with Matches Malone... one of Batman's identities, standing up to none other than Batman. Dick has stepped into the cowl to help give Matches a tougher look. Great scene in the car when Bruce returns. Dick's asks how he did and Batman gives an appraisal of his performance... listing all the flaws. Dick comments - "You know, suddenly, I don't feel so bad about tossing you through that window." Dick returns to the cave and there is a nice scene of him working out. The story ends with Oracle reporting the death of Matches Malone... which, of course, is impossible.
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589 | May 2001 |  "Close Before Striking, Act Two" (Nightwing/Batman) Nightwing is worried about Batman. He recounts to Oracale how he and Bruce tracked down the Matches Malone who has been shot only to discover that Bruce had assumed this man's identity many years before thinking he had died. With his dying words, Malone's asks Batman to kill the person who shot him and to Nightwing's horror, Batman agrees. Dick comments at the end that he felt like it wasn't Batman talking... but Malone - like Bruce has taken on that persona.
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590 | June 2001 |  "Close Before Striking, Act Three" (Nightwing/Batman) Nightwing catches up with Batman and saves some soul he is sure Batman wasn't going to save. Batman tells him - "Go back to Bludhaven, kid." That really stung. Nightwing goes to Oracle and they spar... great scenes. They talk about the fact that it is through each other that they anchor themselves in reality. Dick is concerned Bruce has lost his. In the end, Bruce becomes Matches and successfully completes the case. Afterwards, he and Nightwing talk and Bruce admits that he almost lost himself but... "on theoff-chance that I do get lost again... I trust you'll be there to help me find my way."
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598 | Feb 2002 |  "Santa Klaus Is Coming To Town" Dick isn't in this one but he is mentioned. Sasha is decorating a Christmas tree and Bruce isn't happy about it saying they don't ususally decorate. She can't believe it and points out that he did raise a child. Bruces response - "When Dick was around, things were different." A very profound statement.
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600 | Apr 2002 |  "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive - Part 1: The Scene of the Crime." Oracle, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing confront Batman. The others are wanting him to admit he's innocent, but not Dick. He believes him. Batman states that Bruce Wayne is just a mask which sparks a really emotional reaction from Dick. Batman and Nightwing come to blows until the trophy cabinet holding Jason's costume is shattered. Batman leaves as does Dick who, like the glass, is shattered. This is such a devestating issue. I feel so dreadfully sorry for Dick.
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605 | Sept 2002 |  "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive - Part 18: Courage" Scene opens with Nightwing and Batman in car and Batman apologises for hitting him. He then offers to tell Nightwing what happened before informing the others... a nice touch, I thought. It shows that Dick holds a special place... and we aren't talking about the fact that he's earned it. They way I see it, he's Bruce's son and Bruce is acknowledging that. Once the Bat-team in assembled, Bruce explains who is behind Vesper's murder and why. He mobilizes his team and by decoying Cain, Batman is able to capture him.
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615 | July 2003 |  "Hush - Part 8: The Dead" This ranks up there with one of my favourite issues. The banter and honesty between Dick and Bruce is wonderful. After the death of an old friend, Batman goes in pursuit of those responsible... with Nightwing at this side. Nightwing states that he has noticed how happy Bruce is with Selina in his life and appeals for him to tell her who he is. There is a great scene where Bruce evaluates Dick's skills. At the end, Batman does reveal to Catwoman who he is. This is up there with my top ten favourite stories... actually probably in the top three. It is an excellent story. You have to get a copy of this one.
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631 | Oct 2004 |  "War Games: Art 1 Part 8: Last Stand at Alamo High" Several different groups of criminals are inside Louis E. Grieve High School, and numerous teachers and students are trapped inside with them, Tim Drake. Tim has managed to get a number of people to safety. Great scene as Nightwing and Tim meet up inside... Nightwing, Batman and Batgirl arrived via the sewers and defeat the gunmen. Unfortunately, they are too late to save a girl, and as Batman carries her body from the school, questions are asked about whether or not the costumed heroes helped or hindered the situation.
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632 | Nov 2004 |  "War Games: Art 2 Part 8: Orpheus in the Underworld" Black Mask disguises himself as Orpheus, and as such is forced to battle Zeiss, who was sent to kill Orpheus and other 'crime bosses' by grief-stricken Henry Aquista. When Batman arrives on the scene, he gets the better of Zeiss, but is distracted by a large explosive planted by the assassin which he must defuse. As he does, Black Mask deliberately allows Zeiss to escape. Through Onyx, he arranges for the transportation of a large machine for dispersing gasses, and then listens in as Batman gives his allies and police their orders for a final showdown with the gangs in Robinson Park. Nightwing appears in one panel at the end.
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633 | Dec 2004 |  "War Games: Art 3 Part 8: No Going Back." Black Mask has invaded Oracle's clocktower sanctuary, believing it to be the Batcave. While he threatens her and murders another, Batman gathers his allies, going in to face Black Mask alone, while they deal with any further trouble. The heroes disperse from the scene, no longer welcomed by either the police or the media, and as they do, Batman receives word from Leslie Thompkins that Spoiler is dying. Nightwing, who is injured, desperately wants to help, but Alfred (I love Alfred) tells him to get back in bed or he'll break his kneecaps. Batman arrives in time to see Stephanie die and Black Mask takes over as leader of the Gotham's underworld. Dick is only on one page but it is worth bying the comic to have this one. (g)
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634 | Jan 2005 |  "War Games Epilogue: Decompression" This story is set at Wayne Manor where Bruce fills Alfred and an injured Dick in on the final details of War Games. Dick is at the Monor recovering while Batgirl and Robin are keeping an eye on things in Bludhaven and Black Mask is in complete control of Gotham's underworld.
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636 | Mar 2005 |  "Under the Hood" Nightwing drops in to check on Batman.
Batman: What are you dioing here? Checking up on me?
Nightwing: That's exactly what I'm doing here.
Lovely exchange. Later on.
Nightwing: Good God, he made a joke.
Batman: Be quiet.
Nightwing: Yes, Sir.
This comic has Bamtman reflecting on his relationship with Dick and how being around him is hard because it brings back so many memories.
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637 | March 2005 |  "Under the Hood part 3: Overnight Deliveries" Black Mask and Mr. Freeze discuss about their new 'partnership.'
Batman and Nightwing take on the android and finally defeat it. Some nice thoughts from Dick as they fight. Red Hood makes an appearances and he has a crate of Kryptonite. Not looking good.
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638 | April 2005 |  "Under the Hood part four: Bidding War" Batman and Nightwing discuss the kryptonite. Black Mask sends Mr. Freeze to kill Red Hood and recover the Kryptonite but after a battle, but Batman and Nightwing arrive to break it up. Red Hood excapes. Later, The Joker is beaten by Red Hood who finally takes off his hood to reveal the face of Jason Todd.
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650 | April 2006 |  "All They Do is Watch Us Kill" Batman faces Jason. As they do, Bludhaven is vaporized in an explosion. Batman starts to leave, but Jason uses an explosion to stop him and threatens to kill the Joker if Bruce doesn't stay. Bruce pleads with him but it falls on deaf ears. Dick isn't actually seen in this comic but is mentioned on two pages.
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