In his first outing asBatman , Nightwingmade a declaration that revealed the secret purpose   of theBat - Family . Dick Grayson ’s first words as the Dark Knight were n’t just a warning to the villain of Gotham , but a monitor of why Batman will never truly go away .

As one of the oldest and longest - serve members of the Bat - Family , few have seen the radical change and grow over the year as much as Dick Grayson . Dick fight by Bruce Wayne ’s side for years as Robin , prove that Batman did n’t have to go about his mission alone . Even after Dick leave behind tobecome the superhero Nightwing , Bruce brought more people into his organization , and trained them up to become heroes capable of fighting Gotham ’s worst enemies . Bruce ’s efforts and his willingness to believe others have pay off because the team has shew an impressive capability in help him keep his metropolis safe .

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The Bat - Family ’s resolve was tested like never before after the events of the " Batman : R.I.P. " plot line by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel .   Bruce Wayne and his allies have just been attack by Simon Hurt and his criminal syndicate , the Black Glove . After overcoming their attack on his judgement and body , Batman defeats the Black Glove , but Batman pretend his last public visual aspect before seemingly perishing in a helicopter crash . The condemnable subway catches wind of what ’s transpire , and during the Dark Knight ’s six - calendar month absence seizure , Gotham   depart to become overproduction with   villains   adjudicate to stake a title . But just as felonious Einstein , Le Bossu , declare to his fellow evildoers that the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder are dead , Dick Grayson appears dressed as Batman , refuting the villain with a muscular statement .

While Dick Grayson ’s annunciation is point in the first Thomas Nelson Page of the “ Batman R.I.P ” , it comes chronologically afterthe " Battle for the Cowl"storyline when Nightwing in conclusion assumes the purpose . In those stressful few months after Bruce ’s disappearance , it is clear that Dick has some reservations about picking up Bruce ’s Mickey Mantle , potentially for secure . But   Nightwing make out that Gotham needs its Redeemer , and that there is only a fistful of citizenry who could fill the null Bruce has will behind .

Batman ’s mission started with one man , but before long , Dick get together the operation and turned it into a partnership . From there , an intact internet of friend grew who forge a bail bond through tragedy and a desire to improve Gotham . Batman did n’t take on sidekicksfor sport , he see the potential difference in each one to be a hero worthy of wear his symbolization . When Bruce disappeared , the Bat - Family knew one of them had to ill-treat up . Robins and Batgirls can struggle crime , but only Batman can truly keep Gotham secure . WhenNightwingentered the next phase of his liveliness , he link up the fray with a argument that reassured everyone that there are plenty of grinder in theBat - Familyready , uncoerced and able to keep the spirit ofBatmanalive .

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