Spoilers for Nightwing #97 by DC ComicsIn a surprising twist, a shock hero has returned to the DC Universe, as Ric Grayson makes an sudden cameo within the pages of Nightwing. Within the hero’s ongoing collection, he encounters Ric, his former persona that represents one of many darker occasions for Dick Grayson. Contemplating how a lot DC Comics readers collectively disliked the earlier arc involving Ric, his return is likely one of the most shocking storylines in current reminiscence.
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Dick Grayson has served two major roles within the DC Universe. First, as the unique Robin who fought alongside Batman. Secondly, he grew to become Nightwing, a hero who labored alongside the Teen Titans and would flip into the protector of Bludhaven. Nonetheless, throughout DC’s Rebirth period, Dick was shot within the head by the KGBeast, resulting in him dropping his reminiscence and turning into “Ric Grayson.” The overlong story not solely sidelined Nightwing and Dick Grayson however reworked the hero into somebody who was practically unrecognizable and a very totally different individual. Finally, critics and readers disliked the “Ric Grayson” saga, and when the hero returned to being Dick and Nightwing, the arc was believed to be left up to now. Nonetheless, Ric Grayson simply made a surprising return within the pages of DC Comics.
In Nightwing #97 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas, Geraldo Borges, Caio Filipe, and Wes Abbott from DC Comics, Nightwing and Batgirl help the Gotham PD in transporting Sal Maroni from Bludhaven to Gotham Metropolis, because the crime lord has turn into an enormous goal after being apprehended. After unsuccessfully bringing him to Gotham, Nightwing and Batgirl take Maroni to a safehouse exterior Gotham. Nonetheless, it seems they are not alone, as regardless of being in a secluded space deep throughout the woods, a taxi arrives the place the driving force reveals himself to be Ric Grayson.
How Has Ric Grayson Returned To The DC Universe?
Contemplating Nightwing and Ric Grayson are the identical individual, it stands to purpose that the shock return of Dick’s former persona is one way or the other an imposter or, on the very least, not what he seems to be. Given the current shenanigans within the Multiverse, it is attainable Ric is not from the primary DC Universe. It is also attainable he is one other hero/villain in disguise, reminiscent of Clayface, who has taken on the type of Nightwing’s darkest type. Or, maybe, he is a nightmare come to life? Seeing how DC explains his return can be fascinating.
No matter who the doppelganger really is, Ric Grayson is the final character readers anticipated to return. The Nightwing ongoing collection post-Ric has carried out numerous course-correcting to maneuver previous the critically-maligned storyline, so seeing him return is a complete shock and shock. How Ric has come again and what he needs stays to be seen, however it appears he is interested by working alongside Dick for some unknown function. Ric Grayson formally returns in Nightwing #97 by DC Comics, which is in shops now.