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WARNING : Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman : The Brave and the Bold # 14 !

Nightwingis celebrated in the DC Universe for his formidable heroics , tolerate out despite lacking meta - human abilities . of late , however , this non - meta grinder gained a supernatural superpower rarely watch in fiction , further heighten his already singular singularity . Moreover , this new ability attractively mirrors his nub economic value .

Nightwing ’s Modern top executive is oddly reminiscent of Oscar the Grouch fromSesame Street , who is known for his mysterious connection with trash .

Brenton Thwaites as Nightwing in Titans with Timothée Chalamet in Dune and Dylan O’Brien in American Assassin

antecedently inBatman : The Brave and the Bold#13 , Tim Seeley , Kelley Jones , and Michelle Madsen ’s Nightwing - centric fib , Down the Road , Part 1 , introduced Dick Grayson ’s learning of supernatural abilities , courtesy of Boston “ Deadman ” Brand . These abilities stem from a special coin known as an ‘ Obol , ’ traditionally used to pay the Ferryman for passage between the realm of the living and the beat .

With the Obol now in Dick ’s monomania , he can see , discover , and interact with Deadman , who is ordinarily unseeable due to being a ghost . Yet , Nightwing ’s newfound power draw out beyond simple interaction with Deadman .

Nightwing ’s newfangled origin quote is peak movie textile and NEEDS to be have in DC ’s upcoming live - action Teen Titans picture show ( and beyond ) .

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Nightwing’s New Superpower Lets Him Talk to the Dead and Hear the “Chatter of Broken Things”

Batman : The Brave and the Bold#14further solidifies that Nightwing ’s newfound abilities extend well beyond see Deadman . At the start of the progeny , it becomes clear that Dick can see and hear other spirits as well . However , Nightwing ’s baron become even more typical when it ’s revealed that he can also listen the “ yack of broken things , ” referring to inanimate objects . This power is exceptionally rare not only within the DC Universe but also in fiction at large . Apart from Nightwing and Deadman , no others with this unique big businessman readily come to mind .

Dick first becomes cognizant of this power when he and Deadman stumble upon a fulfilment warehouse , which also houses a secret circus . It ’s here that Nightwing genuinely begins to experience the extent of his new ability . Reflecting in his interior dialogue , Dick notes that he can hear “ mournful fiddling cries of mass - produced hooey more easily pan than fixed . ”Despite the serious nature of this power , it give off a ' Super Garbage Man ' vibe , funnily reminiscent ofOscar the GrouchfromSesame Street , who is known for his thick connection with wish-wash .

Dick Grayson’s Superpower Is a PERFECT Reflection of His Values Showcased in Tom Taylor’sNightwingRun

Dick ’s new superhero powers also help as a touching reflection of his values thatTom Taylor has underline throughout hisNightwingrun . Throughout the series , Nightwing has repeatedly vow to watch over those who are omit by others and beguile them when they return . Therefore , his power to hear the cries of the helpless and busted aligns perfectly with this commitment , reinforcing the theme of standing up for society ’s marginalized and forgotten . As Tom Taylor’sNightwingseries go up its conclusion , it remains to be seen if Tim Seeley ’s newly put in power for Dick will recreate a significant theatrical role in the final chapters .

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BATMAN : THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD # 14 ( 2024 )

Close-up of Wes Chatham as Amos in The Expanse TV Show

Nightwing is the superhero moniker take up by Dick Grayson , upon his aging out of the Robin office and becoming a superhero of his own . Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name , Grayson has rise to comic Holy Writ immortality with the personal identity , earning respect as one of the heavy loss leader in the DC Universe .

Batman the brave and the Bold #14 featuring nightwing and the obol

Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.

Batman the brave and the bold #14 Nightwing can hear broken things

Batman The Brave and the Bold 14 Main Cover: Booster Gold chased by dinosaurs.

Nightwing in DC Comics Art by Bruno Redondo

Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.

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