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Bruce Wayne could also be well-known for his chilly demeanor, however he could not assist however smile when Nightwing ‘pulled a Batman’ in certainly one of their comedian team-ups.
There’s a lengthy record of memorable strikes and methods Batman is thought for, however the biggest of all the teachings he handed to Nightwing led to certainly one of his proudest moments. Bruce proved himself the grasp of creating a dramatic exit, however no fan will ever overlook that point he had the tables turned on him by none apart from his former accomplice, Nightwing.
The scene was revealed within the pages of Batman: The Widening Grye Kevin Smith (Bluntman & Continual) and illustrated by Walt Flanagan. The six-issue sequence follows Batman as he faces down a rogues gallery of various foes like Poison Ivy, Etrigan the Demon, Killer Croc, Black Spider, and the Joker. Add in the opportunity of a brand new crime-fighting ally named Baphomet, and it solely is smart for Bruce Wayne to name in some assist from his former accomplice. Giving Dick Grayson the possibility to point out how a lot he is grown since his days beneath Batman’s wing.
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The primary situation splits the motion between Batman and a younger Dick Grayson taking over Baron Blitzkrieg, earlier than leaping ahead to the current, the place Nightwing and Batman work collectively once more to take down the goons and Blitzkrieg’s armor (which admittedly has seen higher days). After every thing is claimed and executed, the duo make a journey to a Bludhaven morgue, Batman taking pictures down each certainly one of Dick’s makes an attempt to place a smile on the caped crusader’s face. However at the same time as Batman claims cracking a smirk is not going to occur, Nightwing reminds his former mentor that they are in his metropolis… as Bruce realizes mid-sentence that Nightwing has silently left the scene. Batman lastly smiles, realizing that his former ward “pulled a Me.”
Batman’s well timed exits mid-sentence are usually used to finish interactions between the hero and his ally Commissioner Gordon, in comics, movie, and tv. The sudden vacancy of the room or rooftop often ended with a quick remark from the Gotham police officer or different non-superhero allies resembling Detective Bullock questioning how Gordon places up with such habits. It’s hilarious that Batman ought to get the identical habits from Nightwing, who not solely skilled and labored with the hero for years however whose upbeat perspective and humor starkly contrasts the Dark Knight.
Smith’s appreciation for the character doesn’t forestall his humor from additionally taking the time to poke enjoyable on the legendary DC comedian’s character and his habits which has principally remained unchanged all through the years. However one can hope that Batman may very well let somebody end their thought earlier than leaving, after getting a dose of his personal Bat medication.