Ever because the sequence Titans first started on DC Universe, followers have been watching and ready for Dick Grayson to lastly depart his previous behind as Batman’s sidekick and embrace his future as Nightwing. Whereas plans for the primary season finale had been modified, the sequence delayed Dick Grayson’s transformation into his personal hero — however we’re lastly set to see that scene within the closing episode of the season. And whereas we did not get to Grayson don the costume within the episode “Fake Hawk,” we do know the place it comes from. Who knew that you possibly can go get an honest pair of sneakers on the similar place you will discover an incredible superhero costume?
Warning: Spoilers for the episode of Titans referred to as “Fake Hawk” under.
Within the penultimate episode of Season 2, Dick Grayson escapes from jail and realizes he should embrace his heroic future as a way to take down Slade Wilson as soon as and for all. This leads him to a seemingly innocuous location that has a significant influence on his future as a hero.
Within the episode, Dick Grayson arrives at a retailer, seemingly in New Mexico (which is the place we final see the Titans chief), that is named Stu’s Handmade Footwear. Upon getting into the shop, Dick is chastised by Stu himself for his choice to burn the Robin costume on the finish of Season One. Whereas Grayson insists it was an emotional selection, one dedicated out of his have to evolve past Batman’s shadow, Stu takes it personally. In spite of everything, Dick simply destroyed one in every of his creations.
However he additionally understands that Dick wants a brand new costume and a brand new id. So he leads him to his hidden lab the place lots of his staff work in secret, growing new armors and applied sciences for superheroes.
We study that Bruce Wayne referred to as forward and had the crew assemble this newest costume for Dick, that means that Batman himself has endorsed the trail towards changing into his personal hero. The go well with is described as a “Nomex, triple-weave Kevlar shell, electrically insulated and lightweight delicate.” The mantra within the design is “transfer extra, get hit much less,” permitting Dick to make the most of his acrobatic circus coaching.
Regardless of having no design enter, Dick appears impressed and appreciative of his new costume — which suggests he is come a good distance from whining about understanding of Batman’s shadow. And whereas the episode ends with anticipation for the long run, followers ought to get excited to see Nightwing lastly debut on the sequence.
The season finale of Titans will debut on DC Universe subsequent Friday, December twenty ninth.