Summary
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Nightwing proves that diplomacy can be more effective than violence when combating crime in a city.
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Batman could learn from Nightwing’s approach and opt for a more level-headed and non-violent crime-fighting strategy.
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Dick Grayson also proved that he is a better hero than Bruce Wayne by how he chose to spend his fortune.
One of the most common criticisms against Batman is his tendency to rely on violence as a primary means of problem-solving, consistently overlooking less brutal yet more effective solutions—and with one feat, Nightwing Showed that the criticism is 100% valid. Therefore, there are some lessons that Bruce Wayne can learn from Dick Grayson when it comes to improving the welfare of a city and its people.
Nightwing’s diplomatic approach proves that an olive branch can be more effective than a fist.
Tom Taylor Nightwing #100 opens with Dick Grayson’s latest adversary, Heartless, and his hired gunmen freeing inmates from Bludhaven Private Prison in an attempt to spread fear and destruction throughout the city. Despite being outnumbered and overwhelmed, Nightwing confronts one of the mobs solo.
Instead of immediately engaging in violence, Dick tries to talk the inmates into conversation, hoping to dissuade them from participating in the city-wide riot. remarkable, Nightwing not only convinces the inmates to refrain from adding to the chaos, but also rallies them to help stop it.Prove that violence is not the only approach to crime-fighting.
In recent years, Batman has been more violent in his comic portrayals, which have included him brutally beating Nightwing and the Red Hood.
Sorry, Batman: Nightwing proves that the answer to crime fighting isn’t always violence
When confronting the mob, Nightwing chooses diplomacy rather than force. He begins by acknowledging the anger and hardships of the prisoners, empathizing with their situation before explaining the gravity of their actions and informing them that they are speaking on behalf of a serial killer who destroys families by taking away parents from their children. Nightwing then asks them not to contribute to the ongoing unrest, presenting them with alternatives, including simply walking away from the chaos. Surprisingly, the inmates not only agree to stop the riot, but also offer their help, Proving that an olive branch can be more effective than a fist.
This peaceful approach stands in stark contrast to Batman’s usual “Hit first, ask questions later“Philosophy. It is this tendency towards violence as the first resort that has drawn criticism from both non-fans and fans alike. In recent years, criticism has intensified as the Dark Knight has become more violent in his comic portrayals, which have included Him brutally beating Nightwing and Red Hood, actions deemed unnecessary and out of character by most fans. It’s refreshing to witness a core Bat family member as competent as Batman opting for a more level-headed approach to crime fighting.
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Dick Grayson uses his billionaire status to help Bloodhaven the way Bruce Wayne should have helped Gotham
Fans have also criticized Batman for how he spends his money. Despite Bruce Wayne running several charity and community outreach programs, fans have deemed it insufficient, considering that the man has retained his billionaire status throughout all these efforts. In contrast, Taylor’s Nightwing Run shows Dick similarly choosing to help his town through his newly appointed billionaire status, but unlike Bruce, Dick goes all in, giving back to the town so substantially that he loses his billionaire status almost immediately. therefore, Nightwing is doing a much better job of being a hero and philanthropist than Batman.
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Nightwing #100 is now available from DC Comics!
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