The MEGA Dick Grayson as Batman Appearances + Details THREAD

[Karl O'Neill]

I hope the good Captain Jim approves of this Thread and idea.

Lets keep tabs on every issue that Dick Grayson as Batman is in and give some brief details of these issues without spoiling too much for new readers.

It could also be used to count how many issues Dick Grayson builds up in his stint as BATMAN which I think would be pretty cool. How many issues will he last as Batman? Well we are about to find out!

Also. The THREAD can be re-edited at any time and updated as we go along. Either by updating the original post or just updating it as we go along. COULD WE GET A STICKY JIM? :smile:

1) Batman #676-- On the first page the New Batman Dick Grayson and the new Robin Damian Wayne can be seen. This appears to be a flash forward. As it takes place 6 months after the events of RIP
2) Battle for the cowl #3--- The last page is Dick Grayson as Batman. He is clearly narrating the story/issue.
3) Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive?#1 Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne appear on the last page in what looks like to be an HOMAGE to the Dark Knight Returns storyline by frank miller. They are jumping through the air.
4) Batman and Robin #1--Dick's first issue out on patrol as the new BATMAN with the new ROBIN(Damian Wayne)
5) Batman #687--- Judd winnick's first issue with the solo Dick Grayson as Batman. He really only puts on the suit towards the end. Last page pose again.
6) Red Robin #1-Dick appears in a flashback as the new batman /As the new Batman in the cave talking to Tim Drake and Damian Wayne.
7) Booster Gold#21-- The Time stealing villain the BLACK BEETLE is trying to wipe out the creation and existence of the new BATMAN Dick Grayson,who is in this issue. Booster Gold must go back in time to stop the villain from succeeding. Story is ongoing.
8) Streets of Gotham #1---The New Batman and Robin debut in this new series. The Minor batman villain firefly makes his play for gotham by burning it up. Batman and Robin must stop him. Hush also makes an appearance and a new character abuse is in it also.
9) Detective comics #855---Could be Dick or Bruce. Not confirmed.
10)Batman and Robin #2-- Dick and Damian fight the circus of strange.
11) Batman #688-- Part 1 of Long shadows. Two face and Penguin are at odds with the new Batman.
12) Batman: Streets of Gotham #2--Batman and Robin fight Firefly, Black Mask and Mr Zsasz. Hush escapes. Ra's al ghul is in the issue too.
13)Titans #15 -Garth visits Dick in the new Bat HQ.
14) Batman #689--Part 2 of Long shadows. Batman continues his campaign against the penguin. The soldier and clayface is sent to fight him. Two face is in this issue as well.
15) Batman: Blackest Night #1--Batman and Robin meet deadman. Black lanterns rise--Dead batman villains like magpie and scarface ect ect ect.
16) Batgirl #1 Batman makes an appearance with a darker costume. Instead of the blue and grey it's black and grey. Looks so much better
17) Streets of Gotham #3---The Hush posing as Bruce wayne storyline continues.
18) Batman and Robin #3--Dick and Damian defeat Professor Pgy. The Red Hood shows up.
19) Gotham City sirens #3--The New Batman shows up to talk to the Riddler about a case.
20) Batman #690--Part 3 of long shadows--Batman fights clayface and the soldier and two face makes his move.
21)Red Robin #4--Dick shows up to talk sense into Red Robin(Tim Drake) .They fight briefly and then tim leaves.
22) Batman: Blackest night #2--Dick, Damian and Tim team up with deadman to continue the fight against the black lanterns. Mainly dead batman/robin villains as black lanterns.
23) Batman and Robin #4-Revenge of the Red hood Part 1-The New team of Batman and Robin meet and confront the New vigilante duo of the Red Hood and Scarlet.
24) Streets of Gotham #4-- Batman and Robin track down the BROKER and Mr zsasz begins to establish himself in Gotham. Hush and Warren *The Great white shark* White make appearances.
25) Vigilante #10-- The New Batman and the new Vigilante meet and have a showdown. Note: Dick Grayson already met the new Vigilante in new york in his Nightwing Role.
26) Batman and Robin #5--The Dymanic duo face off against the Red Hood and Scarlet! New Villain Flamingo shows up.
27) Batman Annual #27-- Batman and Robin +Azreal. This annual is part of the story DC are using to launch the new Azreal title.
28) Blackest Night: Batman #3-- Batman and Robin and Red Robin conclude their fight against the Black lanterns (For now).
29) Batman #691- Judd winick's first arc concludes. Batman and Two face square off.
30) Booster Gold #25- Booster and Dick Grayson shoot the breeze and Booster gives the new batman a brief visit to a happy moment in the past with his parents.
31) Azreal #1--Batman shows up to check in on the new Azreal to see if he needs a hand with a case of mysterious murders.
32) Streets of Gotham #5-- He appears in one panel. This issue is mostly a huntress centric one.
33) Batman #692-- Batman begins a new arc looking for the Black mask. The reaper appears and fright from Judd winnick's As the crow flies storyline. Dr Death and Hugo strange appear also. Catwoman and a new theif called kittyhawk makes her debut appearance.
34) Batman and Robin #6--Batman and Robin face off against TheRed Hood (Jason Todd) and Scarlet. New villain Flamingo appears. Dr Hurt and Oberon sexton cameo and Bruce Wayne's body is revealed on the last page.
35) Batman #692-- Part II of Tony Daniel's arc. The Black Mask and Kittyhawk appear.
36) Batman: Streets of Gotham #6---Batman helps Huntress and Manbat defeat one of the Black Mask's new invisable assassins.
37) Batgirl #5-- Batman and Robin team up with the new Batgirl Stephanie Brown.
38) Batman #693--Batman investigates Black Mask's new organisation the minstry of death-oracle and Penguin guest star.
39) Batman: Streets of Gotham #7--Batman and Robin find some dead children and investigate--Zsasz and Humphy dumpy guest star. And new character ABuse. The new Batman and Robin also guest star in this month's Manhunter back up tale.
40) Batman #694--Tony Daniel's first arc continues--Batman is closing in on Black Mask's ministry of death. Penguin and Huntress and Oracle guest star.

[another_version]

Dick is in the Streets of Gotham #1 previews as well.

[Kylun123]

lets keep tabs on every issue that dick grayson as Batman is in and give some brief details without spoiling too much on new readers.

Not quite the Batman junkie. What's the purpose? For Dick fans to see him in action?

[Jorriss]

Not quite the Batman junkie. What's the purpose? For Dick fans to see him in action?
For myself this is helpful because I enjoy reading Dick as Batman, so it's good to have it out there so succinctly. And I didnt even know he was in booster gold so it already pays off.

[WorstThingUS]

I've got no problem with it. You go, boy!

[Choppa]

Progidal, although I'm sure this will never get referenced. Dick already questioned himself in B&R #1 as though he had never done this before.

[zomg]

Click! (http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1270)

/thread over

:p

[Karl O'Neill]

Not quite the Batman junkie. What's the purpose? For Dick fans to see him in action?

A list of all dick grayson's appearances as BATMAN and a BRIEF summary of what he done in the issue.

it's an historic event.

[Will44]

You got all the ones so far!

[Kylun123]

A list of all dick grayson's appearances as BATMAN and a BRIEF summary of what he done in the issue.

it's an historic event.

Gotcha. The one-liner is the part I glossed over earlier.

[Karl O'Neill]

Gotcha. The one-liner is the part I glossed over earlier.

Cool.

I think if we do a full summary it might ruin a potential sale on the publisher. Well, deep down I don't give a crap about dc or marvel because they take my money but I think a one line comment might bring readers to the titles.

I love comics and like people reading what i am reading. don't we all?:biggrin:

But yeah, If dick makes it past 100 issues across many titles that would be just a cool little thing.

[numberONE]

Good idea, General Grievous. I made this same list, yesterday, and was going to post it.

[Captain Jim]

We'll give it a whirl. I suggest updating the original post. I take it you're willing to maintain this, General?

[Choppa]

it's an historic event.

Wtf? :confused:

[Avenger08]

I take it you're willing to maintain this, General?


This may be just me but the way that was just said was maaaddd cool.

And this is a really great idea General (can we all call you by that, it sounds cool)

[Karl O'Neill]

We'll give it a whirl. I suggest updating the original post. I take it you're willing to maintain this, General?

For sure.

Thanks Jim.

[Karl O'Neill]

Wtf? :confused:

I meant Dick becoming BATMAN for the second time is an historic event. And not the Thread. The Thread is just for fun.

But Dick Grayson has made it big time in the comics world.

[Karl O'Neill]

This may be just me but the way that was just said was maaaddd cool.

And this is a really great idea General (can we all call you by that, it sounds cool)

I am easy:biggrin:

[rick]

But yeah, If dick makes it past 100 issues across many titles that would be just a cool little thing.


Maybe it's just me, but I for one really hate to see one of my favorite comic characters of all time being turned yet again into a substitute for a different but more popular hero.

Dick Grayson as either Robin or Nightwing is a great character who has such potential, but as Batman, he will never be anything more than a fill-in.

It's just sad to see such a good character treated with so little respect.

[Karl O'Neill]

He will make the cowl his own. Put his own unique mark on it.

Hence. A more light hearted batman.

[Tanjint]

to me it's not disrespectful at all to the character...he is a son of the bat, and the one who should take responsibility for a mantle that must be filled...it's arthurian...it's shakespearean..it's epic. I'm down...sometimes your responsibilities overshadow your individual desires and/or needs. This is a story about such a time in the life of Dick Grayson.

-T

[rick]

He will make the cowl his own. Put his own unique mark on it.

Hence. A more light hearted batman.

We can but hope.

And of course it is good to see Dick this kind of "page" time.

[Will44]

I am easy:biggrin:

That's what she said

Ba-dum-chu.

[Karl O'Neill]

We can but hope.

And of course it is good to see Dick this kind of "page" time.

Hell yeah.

And if the comics are crap. Believe it or not. I will be the first to say so.

But so far it is looking like Morrison and Winnick have some ideas for cool stories.

Just waiting on Dini(Streets of Gotham and Gotham city sirens) and Rucka(Tec) and Tomasi(Blackest Night Batman mini) to deliver.

[Will44]

We can but hope.

And of course it is good to see Dick this kind of "page" time.

Agreed. Put me in the camp that's happy to see Dick Grayson finally getting this kind of recognition.

Unfortunately, I'm not sold on Winick's stories.

[Choppa]

I meant Dick becoming BATMAN for the second time is an historic event. And not the Thread. The Thread is just for fun.

But Dick Grayson has made it big time in the comics world.

That's what I don't get. How can it be historic if it already happened before??

[Will44]

Prodigal was a 3 month, 12 issue storyline. We knew Bruce was still alive. Bruce wrestled the cowl back from Jean Paul, and then for some reason took a vacation and just asked Dick to fill in. Bruce took no time returning.

Grant Morrison himself has said that the difference this time is the finality of Dick's decision. Dick is prepared to BE Batman now, for good. And while us readers know Bruce is out there, somewhere (or somewhen), none of us knows when Bruce is returning.

This is long term, ongoing, and with no end in sight.

[Karl O'Neill]

A polite request to fellow BATMAN fans and posters here.

AS I don't buy and collect everything DC publishes. Contrary to popular belief:biggrin: : This means some of you guys who buy Batgirl and vigilante and Teen Titans and any other mini series or specials that I don't buy will have to tell me if dick grayson as BATMAN appears in this issues. Either by PM or Just post in the Thread and Then I can updated the original post accordingly.

Thanks and regards
Karl.

[Rev. Calibos]

A polite request to fellow BATMAN fans and posters here.

AS I don't buy and collect everything DC publishes. Contrary to popular belief:biggrin: : This means some of you guys who buy Batgirl and vigilante and Teen Titans and any other mini series or specials that I don't buy will have to tell me if dick grayson as BATMAN appears in this issues. Either by PM or Just post in the Thread and Then I can updated the original post accordingly.

Thanks and regards
Karl.

Great thread, I was happy to go through the list and say 'Got it....got it....got it....got it...' for everything that's been released so far.

[HopeLantern]

I didn't notice this on the thread, but should we not count Batman #666?

1) Shows a dead Dick Grayson, with Damien crying over the bloody body

2) Shows a variant of Dick's custom, with Bruce's inside Damien's Batcave

3) Dick is referred to in past tense by Damien as being Batman.

4) Barbara Gordon, as the new Commissioner, strongly hints that Damien is cause for her "close friend's" death.

[numberONE]

Also, you could include the first issue of Batman R.I.P. At the very beginning it shows the new Batman.

[Karl O'Neill]

hmmmm.... The MEGA Dick Gryson as Batman Appearances ????

The basic idea is to outline which issues Dick Grayson as the new BATMAN appears in. It's not really a continuity thing. I would rather nominate somebody else to do that!:cool:

[Karl O'Neill]

Also, you could include the first issue of Batman R.I.P. At the very beginning it shows the new Batman.

Done and done.

Thanks bro.

[Spiffy]

Heh. You said "MEGA Dick".

I imagine in the course of the year or so where he's expected to be Batman, this list will get pretty darn long.

What to do for appearences where its not OBVIOUS who's behind the cowl though? Stories where its not obvious if its in or out of continuity or when it happens, where we don't see Bats out of the costume or hear him addressed by name. Or flashbacks to an unspecified time. It could happen.

[Karl O'Neill]

I think Batman confidential and specials like the recent mark waid one will always be bruce.

Anything in current continuity will be dick grayson.

[ECOSE]

I think Batman confidential and specials like the recent mark waid one will always be bruce.

Anything in current continuity will be dick grayson.
co siggidy!

great thread by the way

[robin_west]

I love it.. keep it up!

[dgrayson/nightwing]

Dick Grayson im sorry to say should not be batman in any issues becaues if you people follow the series you will remember that Dick Grayson became Nightwing and is no way THE BATMAN he is nightwing and that is his title he was robin now he is Nightwing

[numberONE]

He was Batman before he was Nightwing.

[OzBat!]

He was Batman before he was Nightwing.He was?? Damn, so that New Teen Titans story wayyyyy back in the mid 80s LIED to me??

[numberONE]

I guess it did. Dick appeared as Batman, as early as Batman #66!

[OzBat!]

But he wasn't actually Batman. He was Robin, disguised as Batman. There's a difference!

[Karl O'Neill]

Updated with this week's Detective comics appearance. Was Batman in anything else this week?

[RonnieThunderbolts]

Updated with this week's Detective comics appearance. Was Batman in anything else this week?

The author of Detective, Greg Rucka, has said explicitly that this issue doesn't necessarily fit into the present in the current time line and that it is valid to interpret the Batman she met as either Bruce or Dick. Here at Newsarama (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-WB-Rucka.html) Rucka says:

"That's why it's intentionally vague. It could be Dick, it could be Bruce."

I'm not sure, but I personally wouldn't put that appearance down for Dick, as it is up in the air as to when the story is taking place and who is behind the cowl.

[numberONE]

But he wasn't actually Batman. He was Robin, disguised as Batman. There's a difference!

Well, all I'm saying is, Dick wore the Batsuit long before becoming Nightwing. You can read about it, here (http://rikdad.blogspot.com/2009/05/dick-grayson-is-new-batman.html). I just found the blog, yesterday - it's quite interesting.

The author of Detective, Greg Rucka, has said explicitly that this issue doesn't necessarily fit into the present in the current time line and that it is valid to interpret the Batman she met as either Bruce or Dick. Here at Newsarama (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-WB-Rucka.html) Rucka says:

"That's why it's intentionally vague. It could be Dick, it could be Bruce."

I'm not sure, but I personally wouldn't put that appearance down for Dick, as it is up in the air as to when the story is taking place and who is behind the cowl.

Well, the book does have the Batman: Reborn banner on it, so I think it's safe to say, that this Batman is Dick Grayson.

[RonnieThunderbolts]

Well, the book does have the Batman: Reborn banner on it, so I think it's safe to say, that this Batman is Dick Grayson.

Nevertheless, I don't agree, the Batman Reborn banner doesn't trump the author of the story saying that it isn't meant to be either Bruce or Dick specifically. Again, "That's why it's intentionally vague. It could be Dick, it could be Bruce" is pretty clear. I suppose I just disagree.

[Karl O'Neill]

The author of Detective, Greg Rucka, has said explicitly that this issue doesn't necessarily fit into the present in the current time line and that it is valid to interpret the Batman she met as either Bruce or Dick. Here at Newsarama (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-WB-Rucka.html) Rucka says:

"That's why it's intentionally vague. It could be Dick, it could be Bruce."

I'm not sure, but I personally wouldn't put that appearance down for Dick, as it is up in the air as to when the story is taking place and who is behind the cowl.

No worries. I can alter it or send greg a mail to clarify.

[Captain Jim]

No worries. I can alter it or send greg a mail to clarify.

What's to clarify? He obviousy wants to leave it ambiguous.

[Spiffy]

The author of Detective, Greg Rucka, has said explicitly that this issue doesn't necessarily fit into the present in the current time line and that it is valid to interpret the Batman she met as either Bruce or Dick. Here at Newsarama (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060924-WB-Rucka.html) Rucka says:

"That's why it's intentionally vague. It could be Dick, it could be Bruce."

I'm not sure, but I personally wouldn't put that appearance down for Dick, as it is up in the air as to when the story is taking place and who is behind the cowl.
That's actually kind of why I asked that question back a few weeks ago. I think there will eventually be a number of appearances where it's just not clear who it is. And really, what's wrong with that? Revise the chart so it has a space for "unconfirmed appearances" or something like that (although I guess the "????" that's on there now works too... that has to just be brought forward to future appearances where its not clear who's behind the Cowl)

[sam55]

I don't read the new Batman book. Is Dick good as Batman? I like to read things when they hit the trade paperbacks.

And whenever Morrison and Quitely team up they do good stuff. So Here's hoping...







The Othersiders on CN

[Jorriss]

Good in what sense? He's quite entertaining, far more than Bruce imo.

Is he a better Batman in terms of fighting Crime? Probably could be.

Overall is it better? Significantly.

Hopefully Bruce returns like, never?

[mosdef]

Titans #15 Garth visits Dick in the new Bat HQ.

[Karl O'Neill]

Titans #15 Garth visits Dick in the new Bat HQ.

Updated.
Cheers as I didn't get that titans issue.

Thanks.

[Karl O'Neill]

Any Grayson as Batman appearances this week guys?

I only got tales of the corps, wonder woman, JSA, wednesday comics and superman this week and He was not in any of those as Batman.

Thanks.

[numberONE]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/2/12073_400x600.jpg

I didn't read it, but it looks like he appeared in JLA #34. Maybe someone else can feel you in.

[ojjo]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/2/12073_400x600.jpg

I didn't read it, but it looks like he appeared in JLA #34. Maybe someone else can feel you in.

It wasnt Dick. Plastic man came "dressed" as batman quickly changing back saying "he misses him too"

[CountAchilles]

Good in what sense? He's quite entertaining, far more than Bruce imo.

Is he a better Batman in terms of fighting Crime? Probably could be.

Overall is it better? Significantly.

Hopefully Bruce returns like, never?

Yeah,sure.

Batman wasn't made out to be an entertaining superhero,go read Flash if that's what you're looking for.

Why Bruce Wayne is the best Batman?

Simply 'cause he was the one who came up with the concept,the gadgets et al. He was the one who went through the horror in the Gotham alley,not Dick.

And he is brilliant at being the "tall,dark and brooding" stereotype which will forever be associated with Batman.

[Sixa]

To be honest,I don't really like Dick Grayson as Batman.
..................alright,alright,I like him as Batman but something just doesn't feel right(is anyone with me about this?)

I mean he can never replace Bruce Wayne as the dark,brooding,philosophical,brutal interrogator as Bruce Wayne right?

I mean I don't want him to be Bruce Wayne too(that would probably be out of character).Also,Light-hearted Batman just doesn't feel right with me.
What makes Batman phenomenal is Bruce Wayne's attitude,experienced,leadership(and some other things that may be added).

Nevertheless,I found his different personality and his relationship with Damien/Alfred/Tim to be pretty interesting.So I will be looking forward to the next issue of Batman and Robin:biggrin: .

[Mobey Wee]

I like Dick as batman. Of course it won't be permanent, but that's good too, imho. This is another chapter in Dick's own story. Not saying I like him more or less than Bruce as batman, it's just another part of BOTH of their stories. Thanks for the thread. And you can't say Dick CAN'T be Batman because he was already Nightwing, any more than you can say he can't be nightwing because he was already robin. Just my thoughts :biggrin: .

[CountAchilles]

And you can't say Dick CAN'T be Batman because he was already Nightwing, any more than you can say he can't be nightwing because he was already robin. Just my thoughts :biggrin: .

That's stupid to say. There was no precedence for Nightwing,Grayson was the first and the last. It was an identity he made for himself. Its what suits him best.

[Red Lotus]

That's stupid to say. There was no precedence for Nightwing,Grayson was the first and the last. It was an identity he made for himself. Its what suits him best.

Didnt he call his self Nightwing to honor a story Superman told him. Isnt there some one calling them self Nightwing right now. So how can he be the first and the last.

[Captain Jim]

Yes, Christopher Kent is the current Nightwing, in Action Comics.

[CountAchilles]

Sorry,my bad.

Had totally forgotten about Christopher and that story.

[SpideyZERO]

Batman 689, Batman ambushed by Clayface and a new villain. Next issue is gonna rock!

[mosdef]

Batgirl #1 Batman makes an appearance with a darker costume. Instead of the blue and grey it's black and grey. Looks so much better.

[SpideyZERO]

Really? I have to see that!

SOG #3, Batman and Robin keeps Hush in line with the help of various superheroes

[Karl O'Neill]

Updated.

Thanks Guys.

[sabongero]

I hope the good captain approves of this Thread and idea.

lets keep tabs on every issue that dick grayson as Batman is in and give some brief details without spoiling too much on new readers.

It could also be used to count how many issues dick builds up as BATMAN which I think is pretty cool.

Also. The THREAD can be re-edited at any time and updated as we go along. Either by updated the original post or just updating it as we go along. COULD WE GET A STICKY JIM? :smile:

1) Batman #676-- On the first page the New batman dick grayson and the new robin Damian wayne can be seen. This appears to be a flash forward. As it takes place 6 months after the events of RIP

2) Battle for the cowl #3--- The last page is Dick grayson as Batman. He is clearly narrating the story/issue.

3) Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive?#1 Dick grayson and Damian wayne appear on the last page in what looks like to be an HOMAGE to the Dark Knight Returns storyline by frank miller. They are jumping through the air.

4) Batman and Robin #1--Dick's first issue out on patrol as the new BATMAN with the new ROBIN(Damian wayne)

5) Batman #687--- Judd winnick's first issue with the solo dick grayson as Batman. He really only puts on the suit towards the end. Last page pose again.

6) Red Robin #1-Dick appears in a flashback as the new batman /As the new Batman in the cave talking to Tim drake and Damian wayne.

7) Booster Gold#21-- The Time stealing villain the BLACK BEETLE is trying to wipe out the creation and exsistence of the new BATMAN dick grayson,who is in this issue. Booster gold must go back in time to stop the villain from succeeding. Story is ongoing.

8) Streets of Gotham #1---The New Batman and Robin debut in this new series. The Minor batman villain firefly makes his play for gotham by burning it up. Batman and robin must stop him. Hush also makes an appearance and a new character abuse is in it also.

9) Detective comics #855---????

10)Batman and Robin #2-- Dick and Damien fight the circus of strange.

11) Batman #688-- Part 1 of Long shadows. Two face and penguin are at odds with the new batman.

12) Batman: Streets of Gotham #2--Batman and Robin fight Firefly, Black Mask and Mr Zsasz. Hush escapes. Ra's al ghul is in the issue too.
13)Titans #15 -Garth visits Dick in the new Bat HQ.

14) Batman #689--Part 2 of Long shadows. Batman continues his campaign against the penguin. The soldier and clayface is sent to fight him. Two face is in this issue as well.

15) Batman: Blackest Night #1--Batman and Robin meet deadman. Black lanterns rise--Dead batman villains like magpie and scarface ect ect ect.

16) Batgirl #1 Batman makes an appearance with a darker costume. Instead of the blue and grey it's black and grey. Looks so much better
17) Streets of Gotham #3---The Hush posing as Bruce wayne storyline continues.

General G. This is the best thread for Dick Grayson right now. I was just thinking what the heck was his appearance in order upon assuming Batman recently. Thanks.

[Captain Jim]

19) Gotham City sirens #3--The New Batman shows up to talk to the sirens.

Actually he doesn't. He's involved in a case with the Riddler.

[Karl O'Neill]

Actually he doesn't. He's involved in a case with the Riddler.

Thanks Jim.

Bear in mind I don't read Gotham city sirens so when I flicked throught it in the shop I seen batman and assumed it was dick grayson.

Updated now.

Thanks.

[Karl O'Neill]

Heh my fellow BATFANS!

Did I miss any new batman appearances this week?

I don't buy Gotham city sirens or Teen titans and i suspect he could have shown up in those titles?

Thanks.:cool:

[Captain Jim]

He's not in Sirens.

[samSAM]

Can't wait

[Karl O'Neill]

Help.

Would Streets of Gotham #5 count as Dick grayson as Batman appearance. He is mentioned by oracle as out tracking down kirk langstrom's manbat serum and we see one single panel with batman in it. Does this count?

[Captain Jim]

It's your list; do what you want.

One possibility might be to list it, but to say (cameo) in parenthesis.

[NickFury90]

OH MY GOD

http://forbiddenplanet.com/46850-batman-black-and-white-statue-frank-quitely/

I'M GOING TO BUY THIS

[taintedshimmer]

He was in Azrael, I believe.

[Karl O'Neill]

He was in Azrael, I believe.

Cheers.

I have listed that appearance now.

Thanks.

Did he show up in this week's issue of SIRENS?

[Captain Jim]

Cheers.

I have listed that appearance now.

Thanks.

Did he show up in this week's issue of SIRENS?

No..........

[another_version]

OH MY GOD

http://forbiddenplanet.com/46850-batman-black-and-white-statue-frank-quitely/

I'M GOING TO BUY THIS

I know isn't it awesome!

[Karl O'Neill]

Updated.

I believe Batman:Unseen, Batman confidential and the Batman:Doc Savage stuff is all Bruce Wayne as Batman. If anybody knows this to be different. Let me know.

Also.

I missed Red Robin issues 5 and 6. And Azreal 2 and Some issues of Teen Titans. Has the new Batman being showing up in these titles?

Thanks.

[Captain Jim]

The "First Wave" Batman (Doc Savage) is not our Bruce Wayne, but rather the BW of an alternate earth.

[Greenbats]

Updated.

I believe Batman:Unseen, Batman confidential and the Batman:Doc Savage stuff is all Bruce Wayne as Batman. If anybody knows this to be different. Let me know.

Also.

I missed Red Robin issues 5 and 6. And Azreal 2 and Some issues of Teen Titans. Has the new Batman being showing up in these titles?

Thanks.

Just joined the forum, and I don't remember him being in any of these issues.

And I would just like to say that when it comes to whether or not Dick should be Batman (since I have seen that discussed here) I don't think he should be Batman simply because he doesn't want to be Batman

[zur-en-arrh97]

i love the fact that dick grayson is the batman

what more could they have possibly done with bruce's personality that wasnt done before in some degree? morrison's run was (and still is) a masterpiece. i dont think anyone can possibly top his take on the mental effects of being the dark knight.

bruce was already the best non-metahuman super hero in the DCU. mr. terrific couldnt outwit him and karate kid couldn't beat him in a fight (thank you lightning saga haha)

dick is bruce's legacy. it's impossible for dick to become the "Greatest Batman Ever," because he can never be greater than bruce

to sum up my point:
IMO in the Church of Batman, Bruce is God and Dick is the prophet

Damien is the anti-christ?

i just got goosebumps :biggrin:

[DKR]

i love the fact that dick grayson is the batman

what more could they have possibly done with bruce's personality that wasnt done before in some degree? morrison's run was (and still is) a masterpiece. i dont think anyone can possibly top his take on the mental effects of being the dark knight.

bruce was already the best non-metahuman super hero in the DCU. mr. terrific couldnt outwit him and karate kid couldn't beat him in a fight (thank you lightning saga haha)

dick is bruce's legacy. it's impossible for dick to become the "Greatest Batman Ever," because he can never be greater than bruce

to sum up my point:
IMO in the Church of Batman, Bruce is God and Dick is the prophet

Damien is the anti-christ?

i just got goosebumps :biggrin:

Who would the other characters be in this church?:wink:

[zur-en-arrh97]

Who would the other characters be in this church?:wink:
hmm...thats a good question

im not a huge religion buff, but there is some kind of religion to be found behind Batman. obviously gotham becomes hell on earth without Batman there as its guardian. as many of the comics have shown us, he sets an example to live by. to be a just person, to live life on the good side, to be wary of evil and stay far and away from it. if you tried hard enough, you could find any kind of religious context in Batman.

as far as the other characters, jason todd obviously fell from grace to become evil. tim drake would be an apostle. he found the word of batman and now he dedicates his life to it. helena bertinelli would be a reformed follower. talia would be "the virgin mary." azrael would be the "angel of death."

[numberONE]

Updated.

I believe Batman:Unseen, Batman confidential and the Batman:Doc Savage stuff is all Bruce Wayne as Batman. If anybody knows this to be different. Let me know.

Also.

I missed Red Robin issues 5 and 6. And Azreal 2 and Some issues of Teen Titans. Has the new Batman being showing up in these titles?

Thanks.

I don't read Teen Titans, but I don't think Batman appeared in any of the other issues you mentioned?

[Karl O'Neill]

Hey this is a quiet long and nice post,good work man.

Thank you Meurk and welcome to these boards.

That reminds me. I need to update this list soon.

[Mr.PPV]

I'm really liking him as the Bat more than I thought I would

[Karl O'Neill]

Guys.

The 80 page Batman special? and the Arkham Asylum special? Azreal #2 and #3?

Has the new batman made an appearance in any of the above listed titles?

I checked out Batman: Confidential and they seem to be sticking with the concept of telling early Bruce wayne/Batman story arcs.

Thanks.

[Captain Jim]

I didn't get it, but the Arkham Special reprints old stories.

[SuperBat]

I myself was never that jazzed about Dick Grayson as Batman, It just didnt sell me the way the others did..Why?

[zur-en-arrh97]

I myself was never that jazzed about Dick Grayson as Batman, It just didnt sell me the way the others did..Why?

perhaps i can offer my view on why dick grayson works for me as batman:

dick becoming the batman is the ultimate tribute to the man who took him in and took care of him after he lost his parents. he recognizes that a world without batman would fall into the utmost of chaos and despair. we all know the dick was bruce's favorite of all the Robins so i think bruce would be very proud of dick. he is carrying on bruce's war on crime, and in my opinion doing a very good job.

another way it works for me is that it offers a fresh look at the mythos of batman. we all know bruce is ever vigilant, the world's greatest detective, and has all these control issues. after grant morrison i really can't think of another way to write about bruce, at least not for a few years until after he returns this april. dick gives writers another, perhaps fresher way to add to the man (whoever it may be) behind the cape and cowl.

[NickFury90]

Jim Lee updated his twitter with an old sketch he did of Nightwing back in '03(around the Batman: Hush storyline I believe). Looks pretty awesome to me.

http://web5.twitpic.com/img/55728582-14ac76955a30a48896213e7f488b3772.4b47f81d-full.jpg

[Captain Jim]

Looks like a little "X' to me. :biggrin:

[taintedshimmer]

I believe he's in Titans #21.

[Karl O'Neill]

I believe he's in Titans #21.

Cheers.

I will update this list soon.

SOG#8, Batgirl#5/#6, Titans#21, Arkham reborn #3 and Batman #695.

[Sean Izaakse]

I just wanna add that I haven't picked up a Batman title in years because, well, no offense to Bruce and co. But his stories got a bit tedious. They were always the same and he pretty much pissed off every friend he had, with Bruce Wayne: Fugitive he alienated the entire Bat family and came to blows with Nightwing and in Tower of Babel he inadvertently hurt every member of the JLA. Clark and Diana have the patience of saints when dealing with Bruce. And I felt that there was very little character development with Bruce as Batman over the years, so I lost interest. He's not a bad character, that's not what I'm saying at all, I'm just saying that DC needed to do something more with him.
And with that...
As a Dick Grayson fan for many years, and him being my favourite character since I was a wee lad :)
I was hesitant to see him in the cowl, cos he's tried so hard to escape Bruce's shadow, BUT on the same note, if anyone else wore the cowl, it would be an insult.
What to do, what to do...
And then there was the very real worry that they'd put Grayson in the cowl and just write him exactly like Bruce! Which would then have made me even more disappointed and angry.
So I waited...
And waited...
Then Batman & Robin issue 1 came out.
And wow, was it great!! It was definitely Dick's voice under those pointy ears and even his fighting style, different to Bruce, was highlighted. And all of a sudden like that, I started getting Batman titles. And it was great, well done! The Bat mythos had a new dynamic (duo) and now we didn't know how he's resolve every battle and what would his relationship with Damian bring? Cool cool.
My two only gripes is that s many artists don't get Dicks Bat costume right when they draw it, and that is seems like Bruce is coming bat before Dick has even had a decent enough time in the cowl. Heck, bring Bruce back in like 5 years. Even Bucky had more time as Cap before Steve got back.
C'mon DC, let Dick be Batman a little longer! There are so many story possibilities awaiting the new Batman & Robin.

[Sean Izaakse]

Oh and ps. This thread is cool. :D

*starts making a list*