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pamperer forBatman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 21!In the superhero world of DC Comics , Nightwingis a staple member of the Bat - Family who has step up to exchange Batman more than once during trying times when The Dark Knight has needed it . And now , in a prequel story to thegroundbreaking alternate universe tale ofKingdom Come , Nightwing has received an upgraded suit that brings him closer to Batman ’s iconic appearance , further solidifying him as Bruce ’s perfect replacement .
Having already donned Batman ’s patented cape and cowl after he was thought all in following the epic events of 2008’sFinal Crisis(among a couple of other instances ) , Dick Grayson aka Nightwing , has always been far more comfy wearing crime - fighting attire that complements his more acrobatic and nimble nature .
Usually prowling the streets of Bludhaven wearing a solidifying of spandex that look far less bat - the like than his wise man ’s , Nightwing ’s key signature blue and black bodysuit has become just as iconic as Batman ’s batsuit , with Dick’snew loss and blackKingdom Comedesign perfectly bridge the gap between his and Batman ’s respective superhero looks .
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Nightwing Gets A New Batman-LikeKingdom ComeCostume Design
A suit making its entry inBatman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 21 , by Mark Waid and Dan Mora , this issue catch Batman and Supermanstranded in the earth ofKingdom Comewell before the events of this seminal narrative ever begin . Showing this universe of discourse ’s Nightwing after come on the tantrum at the height of a conflict between Batman and his olderKingdom Comecounterpart , Dick is drawn decked out in his controversial New 52 red chest logo , a very Batman - esque utility swath , and a new improver to his costume that ’s practically nonexistent in his other designs : a menstruate calamitous cape .
maintain his Fats Domino mask and grade - conform to bodysuit , this new outfit also frisk a high collar and crimson shoulder and arm accents , giving Nightwing a more Batman - like vibe where his ness is concerned but also doing just enough to ready this design apart from not only Dick ’s master low-spirited and black aspect , but his eventualKingdom ComeRed Robin beseem as well . Furthermore , with Dick now employ a ness and a more traditional utility belt , it ’s fun to ponder what young sort of techniques and gadgets Dick might have subdue when developing these Modern superhero threads , making his transition from Nightwing to his eventual Red Robin alter ego an even more exciting one .
Nightwing’s New Look Brings Him Closer To His Red Robin Character Design
This costume acclivity may still bea stepping stone to Dick ’s future Red Robin aim , but as it stands in its current form , it also acts as a satisfying take on an alternative interpretation of Nightwing sporting a visually clear-cut style that fans have n’t meet before . Nightwingis already more or less the go - to successor for Batman , disregarding of his personal feelings about taking up the drapery , but now with a fresh suit put him on the way of life to becoming theKingdom Comehero fan are finally insert to , Dick is closer than ever to being the dead on target replacement for this parallel world ’s Caped Crusader .
Batman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 21is now available from DC Comics .
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