8 Things To Know About The DC Comics Rebirth

8. Nightwing's Back

With so much hubbub about what went on with Bruce Wayne recently, Rebirth is marking a far bigger point in the story of one of his former sidekicks. Since Rebirth is all about legacy, it’s fitting that Dick Grayson finally gets to return to his role as Nightwing. After being outed publicly, Grayson abandoned costumed heroics and began working as a spy during an acclaimed recent series. Fans welcomed the new tone, but still longed for his days as a masked crimefighter.

Noted Batman writer Tim Seeley is continuing Grayson’s story, and his change of scenery back to the familiar can only mean good things. This fan favourite is back in his classic black and blue costume, and fighting crime the way he used to.

Considering how important a character Grayson is, the fact that they’re putting him back where fans are used to seeing him is incredibly rewarding. Grayson was a great run, but there’s nothing quite like putting someone where they really belong. And if that’s the primary function of Rebirth, then a change like this shows it ought to work.