In a uncommon second of fatherly reward, Batman tells his first sidekick that he represents the best hope for the DC Universe shifting ahead.
This text accommodates spoilers for Dark Crisis #7, on sale now from DC Comics.
Batman tells Nightwing that the previous Boy Wonder is the precise individual to guide the DC Universe to a courageous and daring future in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7.
Bruce’s variety phrases come on the challenge’s finale, because the superhero neighborhood picks up the items after their battle in opposition to Pariah and his forces, all corrupted by the eldritch Nice Darkness. After Nightwing explains that he all the time saved the candle that Bruce lit when the pair swore an oath to combat crime as Batman and Robin years in the past, explaining that it represented hope to him, Bruce gives a counterpoint. “…That candle was by no means the sunshine at the hours of darkness for me,” Batman says. “It was you. The heroes did not want candles and speeches. They solely wanted the throughline that unites us all.”
Bruce explains that the Justice League is taking a while off after the occasions of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, and tells Dick that he desires him to play a bigger position in redefining the superhero neighborhood from right here on out. Dick admits that he has “some concepts,” and the pair swing off, able to combat crime as the unique superhero and sidekick combo — and in addition able to outline a brand new period as “Daybreak of DC,” DC’s latest story arc initiative, kicks off in 2023.
Nightwing’s Position In Dark Crisis
“Daybreak of the DC” has teased a extra distinguished position for Dick Grayson and the Titans, and far of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths has targeted on Nightwing’s unyielding optimism and perseverance within the face of the nefarious, mind-altering capabilities of the Nice Darkness. Deathstroke, in distinction, was utterly corrupted by the Nice Darkness to the purpose of falling right into a state of nihilism, the place he led a military in opposition to the Titans and hoped to destroy the metahuman neighborhood.
Nightwing has lengthy been seen as an emblem of hope in DC Comics, and his standing as one of many foremost legacy characters within the universe has confirmed him particular time after time. In Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, even Black Adam was compelled to confess that Nightwing could be the precise individual to guide a retooled Justice League — and with Batman’s blessing, it seems like the primary Boy Wonder might quickly have simply that probability.
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 is written by Joshua Williamson, with artwork by Daniel Sampere, Jack Herbert, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith and Rafa Sandoval. Alejandro Sanchez, Alex Guimaraes, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Matt Herms present colours and Tom Napolitano letters. The problem is on sale now from DC.
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