Dick wearing black and blue when he vocalizes that he doesn't want to be Batman is a nice touch and I can't believe I never noticed it all this time.

@spider59er35

6 ай бұрын

Ay yo Good eye👌

@Lilackity

6 ай бұрын

woah I didn't even realize rhat

@catierose3647

6 ай бұрын

Yes daddy

@WesleyWilkins-qf2ky

5 ай бұрын

Guess his retort would be “but hey look no cap or cowl!”

@eggzkaratejl5124

5 ай бұрын

I just realized that too, but I also just realized I don’t think I’ve ever seen him wear black and grey as dick Grayson in the first season

It's almost funny how Dick thinks Bruce would be disappointed to hear that he didn't want to be Batman, when that's the last thing he'd ever want from Dick

@DetectiveBrisket

3 ай бұрын

I mean when you take into account he gave Terry the right it makes sense. Bruce never wanted that for any of his children, Batman is cold, broken and pain. It’s all a part of his identity. Batman wanted to see his children live happier lives.

Batman: Robin needed to bring in the man who murder his family. Wonder Woman: So he would turn out like you. Batman: So that he wouldn't. Line still gives me chills, so cool.

@klovor

6 ай бұрын

one of my favorite lines batman has ever said

@flashergoldpower15

6 ай бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite lines in that show. Such a amazing line Batman has said

@workemail8723

6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@iceluvndiva21

6 ай бұрын

Yeah.....I uh...had so much beef with that moment

@tylerbertram7065

6 ай бұрын

@@iceluvndiva21 why

I really like how depictions of Dick Grayson are as consistent as depictions of Bruce Wayne are.

@soomitsunami5936

6 ай бұрын

Idk if THATS good or bad

@iammaximumstupied

6 ай бұрын

@@soomitsunami5936it’s definitely good. really shows you can tell the same story just depending on the situation can be different but the characters be same. that YJ episode and Old Wounds are almost identical in the emotions both Dick and Bruce going through

@soomitsunami5936

6 ай бұрын

@@iammaximumstupied no I meant like what he’s saying

@Vegitodraws

6 ай бұрын

Unless you're Titans 💀

@SRSPRODS

6 ай бұрын

Dynamic Duo.

Those first 2 seasons of Young Justice were incredible

@spreadhappiness3250

6 ай бұрын

They really were

@wisdommanari6701

6 ай бұрын

First one was perfection. The second one oof was rough

@iamnotagoose

6 ай бұрын

No they’re not. The credits are at the end of the episode

@sebastienvondoom8615

6 ай бұрын

The 4th season is also incredible.

@GDKF0238

6 ай бұрын

First season is amazing. Everything else is hit or miss

I never realized this before, but when Nightwing asks Brion whether he's a man perpetually looking back at what he's lost, or a man looking forward at what he could become, that question encompasses the differences between Batman and Nightwing. Batman is a guy who's perpetually stuck in the past, still being a kid whose just trying to stop two bullets. In contrast, thanks to Batman's intervention, Nightwing is not stuck in his past, but perpetually looking forward. That's why, in the comics, Batman is still beating up bad guys, while Nightwing has been trying to do more and help people become more than just safe.

@theninjamaster67

6 ай бұрын

Batman is a protector, Nightwing is a path towards a brighter future basically the same thing that Harvey Dent represents in the Dark Knight movie a beacon of hope that leads to actual change instead of just protecting against the evils of the world.

@carterloveland

3 ай бұрын

@@theninjamaster67yall cooked god damn 😭

@theninjamaster67

3 ай бұрын

@@carterloveland Superhero stories can get pretty philosophical sometimes lol

@notthefbi7015

3 ай бұрын

Sayign batman just beats up criminals is false though. As Bruce Wayne he uses his obscene wealth for a large number of charitable endeavors. He funds healthcare research and in established canon practically offers free healthcare. He funds work release programs to help criminals get off their feet. And even more to the list. I don't disagree Batman is perpetually stuck in the past, but Batman is still someone who tries to help, if you can't see Batman comforting a child then you just wrote a bad punisher.

@carterloveland

3 ай бұрын

@@theninjamaster67 fr man. batman’s story arc is by far the most in depth in terms of story, character development, and personal reflection. batman knows himself so well that he knows he wouldnt stop killing criminals if he started. this also is such a good dilemma in some batman stories where criminals (joker mostly) will point out that batman won’t kill them to stop the continuous murder and pain. this is an unbelievably underrated idea that really hasn’t been explored enough. i like to think that batman also knows himself well enough to know how to train the sidekicks to not be him. dick is humorous and cracks jokes while fighting people, tim is optimistic. jason is the one sidekick that i consider to be batman’s carbon copy. like batman says jason is his worst failure. not because of how jason turned out, but rather because of how batman was unable to save him from himself. dick had trauma that was able to be healed whereas jason never got that resolve so he held onto his anger and hate until it boiled over into the death in the family arc. the character of batman is without a doubt one of the best written characters because of the philosophy, dilemma, and pain that it involves.

Dick Grayson and Jason Todd literally surpassed their sidekick mantles became their own man.If that's not a great character development I don't know what is.

@comedytitan9947

6 ай бұрын

I feel like Dick is the only one who truly surpassed his sidekick mantle. He really did become his own man, meanwhile the writers meandered with who Jason is supposed to be. And then there's Tim...

@gocomitdead

6 ай бұрын

@@comedytitan9947who’s Tim?

@haengeltheknight1212

6 ай бұрын

@@gocomitdeadthird robin

@treymykel

6 ай бұрын

​@@comedytitan9947Well Tim was always meant to be the perfect Robin That's what he was created to be and in Young Justice that's actually what you're seeing You're seeing Tim Drake You're not even seeing dick racing because he's only Dick Grayson a name only and a few personality traits but for the most part young justice You've been watching Tim Drake's personality crafted on Dick Grayson to make him a little bit more interesting

@treymykel

6 ай бұрын

​@@gocomitdeadThe Robin that DC copies everything based on when they adapt the suits the personality the tech the bo staff everything came from Tim Drake So the third Robin the important Robin the Robin to have a long-running solo run and was the Robin to make Robin a actual solo character away from Batman over Dick Grayson and Jason Todd the most important Robin the one that they keep forgetting about nowadays thanks to people who hate continuity

Dick is quite the character. Something like this reminds me how sad it is that we haven’t seen him done well in live action (barely done at all). Great look at him.

@Bacbi

6 ай бұрын

The reason why he hasn't been done properly seems to come out of a fear that the mainstream who doesn't read comics or watch animation will go even harder after them than the backlash Batman returns got. Using Damian is simpler you get around the moral dilemma of bringing a child into crime fighting because the child in question was raised in a cult of assassins. So they can use the excuse "Bruce can either keep an eye on him during missions or know he will just go out on his own with no problems of killing since that is what he's been trained his entire life to do." I'm curious though as to how big the bat family will be. And I hope they don't make the mistake Titans did where as Robin and Nightwing he's just a slightly tweaked version of Batman. I understand what they were trying to do, they even have a backflash episode where Dawn literally tells Dick to be Batman when they want revenge on Deathstroke, the problem is he kind of seemed like he was already on his way there and instead of changing when things went wrong, stuck to it.

@damienchazelle3309

6 ай бұрын

titans did but we dont talk about that (and probably never would)

@devineggins4

5 ай бұрын

@@damienchazelle3309shit I’ll talk about it- he’s moody, grumpy but still maintains Dick Grayson’s optimism and positive traits in later seasons. Titans writing was all over the place but Brenton Thwaites’ Nightwing was great despite certain aspects

@natebaxter9551

3 ай бұрын

It's because the Batman brand is too strong. A good Nightwing kills the troubled Dark Knight aura.

@brownboydanny

3 ай бұрын

This is the reason why I LOVE YJ Dick Grayson I literally remember watching the first episode of YJ on cartoon network like I grew up with this Nightwing and he’ll forever be MY Nightwing that I grew up with!

The episode where Artemis and Dick have to rescue the team from the Red robots was my favorite. It really showcased who that kid was. Despite being the youngest, he was the veteran on the team. He was the one who kept it cool and give Artemis the harsh truth of the situation. "Get traught or get dead." He never forgets what he's getting into. The laughing and jokes aren't because he's immature. He understands the risks always, and he accepts them with a smile on his face. He has to remind Artemis that he's been doing this since he was 9.

When dick and Batmans relationship is displayed properly its *chefs kiss* perfect. In the end, batman saw his failures laid bare in dick (his mission failed that day dick Graysons parents died due to a criminal). In Bruce's mind he made a vow to help this kid to become a better man the same way Alfred did for him and in the end he did. It's why everyone in the league liked dick Grayson, its why in the second crisis dick Grayson was the rallying hero and Bruce's defacto answer to earth 1 supes that "if my world sucks then is your dick Grayson better than mine?", and it's why of all the members of batman life the only 2 people who can authentically bring out the real Bruce its dick and Alfred

@haustyl12

6 ай бұрын

Bruce truly believes out of everything he’s done with his life. Raising Dick is the one thing he did right. His pride in his first son is one of the few treasures he holds sacred. And why he believes out of all the members of the bat family, Dick shines the brightest as he brings the best out of everyone he meets

Something that doesn't get commented on much is how much of an influence Superman was on Dick Grayson. To talk about the young boy who grew up to be respected and beloved by the entirety of the superhero community, we have to remember that he grew up beside BOTH of the world's finest superheroes. Dick Grayson, son of heroes, had love from his parents, training and support from Bruce Wayne and Alfred, and moral guidance (and a wink of approval) from Clark Kent. He even adopted his adult superhero name from Superman's culture. Of *course* he became the best of the finest in the world!

Would love to see how each Robin helped Batman grow in sequential order as he became a different kind of father to each one.

@Enfjscrolling

6 ай бұрын

Amazing idea!!!!

@AuthenticBranding

6 ай бұрын

@@Enfjscrolling Thanks, hope he sees this cause I would love to see him do this. Favorite channel on youtube.

Something that should be noted in Young Justice is that throughout the 1st half of Season 1, the jackets that Dick wears are Red & Green (the colors of Robin) However in his therapy scene with Dinah about not wanting to be Batman. Notice he's wearing a Blue jacket, Forshadowing his change into Nightwing. A very subtle & clever detail 💯 👌🏾

Dick is a pretty well-rounded character in this series and he's easily my favorite non-comic version of him. It's why I wasn't that upset when he didn't do as much in season 4. And even then, the audience seeing his "sabbatical" and solving the mystery behind Conner's death (and his chemistry with Zatanna) was great.

@Michelle-pd3ke

4 ай бұрын

I would like to think that he didn't get a lot of screentime because he was busy in Blüdhaven 😁

In the comics every universe that doesnt have a Richard "Dick" Grayson is 200% a hellhole, he is that amount of a golden boy. Dick is naturally a good person, he simply makes everyone lives around him better even in detriment of his own, he isn't perfect but he is always trying.

I wish we had The Red Hood as a minor antagonist during this arc with the flashbacks of Dick and Jason together, Dick would had to pull himself together just to help his little brother, or maybe he really comes close to killing someone and Jason would have to remove his mask to calm him, I feel like those two would make really interesting archenemies.

The best adaptation of Dick Grayson hands down

@treymykel

6 ай бұрын

More like best adaptation of Tim Drake since that's what this young justice version is is basically Tim Drake

@danielcesar664

6 ай бұрын

Teen Titans

@tamironhill3324

6 ай бұрын

@@danielcesar664 that was Dick Grayson but he was a mash up of Dick, Jason, and Tim. Definitely interesting but not really accurate in a cannon sense.

@gracebrown3074

4 ай бұрын

Nah I personally think this it a pretty accurate representation of Dick Grayson. I just genuinely think they got it right, Dick and Tim do actually just share a lot of similar characteristics, as well as Dick did have a few similar characteristics to Jason when he was younger. Like he was sassy as hell 😂 I just think with more recent comics they have been trying to seperate the Robins more by their personality and because of that they have been taking and isolating certain personality traits or characteristics to only one robin. When a lot of them have always shared them. Dick was always intelligent, and a good detective like Tim. Always very reflective and would isolate himself sometimes. I mean that’s why he originally made the decision to become Nightwing. Dick always had a bit of violence at his core, and was always super sassy (especially in the og comics 😂) and would get angry all the time like Jason. I think they have done a brilliant Job with young justice of taking Dick for all that he is and has been over the years. I think they have really captured the heart and pin pointed a lot of what makes Dick Grayson Dick Grayson. Rather than what he has been pidgeon holed into a wee bit recently. You’ve also got to remember the current comics are Dick Grayson a lot older than he is in the show rn. I think they have done a excellent job capturing all that is Grayson. And I have always seen Tim and Dick as the most similar as robins. They have the most in common anyway. I think it may just seem like Dick has quite a few Tim characteristics because we don’t get to see too much of Tim in the show. I definately think that Teen Titans 2003 feels a lot more Tim Drake rather than Dick even though it’s supposed to be Dick. It’s kind of a mix of all three Tim, Jason and Dick in TT. But they kind of left it ambiguous in the show so I always just imagine it’s Tim 😂

Always confident, always kind, always cool. Dick Grayson... the multiversal constant

Dick is called the best hero by Batman. Even Batman knows that he has aspects of being a hero that he lack and I like that fact as he tried to teach those aspects to his sidekick/son. Batman, may not be the best, even in his own eyes, but he’s pretty great to me.

@bounderby99

2 ай бұрын

There’s a reason why Superman and Nightwing (and also Wally in the DCAU) are the heroes Batman most looks up to. They’re everything that he wishes he could be. In turn, those heroes also respect him equally as much as he does them.

DC has really been going all out with Nightwing these past few years and I love it. It seems like since the Rebirth event he has been spending more and more time in the spotlight. Leading teams during events and not just Batman tie-ins mind you, universe changing events like No Justice and Dark Knights Metal until eventually he was front and centre for Dark Crisis along with the Titans. DC has even begun to see him as the beating heart of the new DC multiverse. He's the guy Superman tells Jon to go to for advice, not any league member or Batman, Nightwing. He's better than Batman, Bruce helped him avoid becoming as dark and jaded and kept a light alive in his soul. Nightwing is the hopeful hero Batman wishes he could be, lacking the cynicism and paranoia Bruce struggles to overcome that leads him to be a loner and lacking teammate. To me Nightwing is the best of DC, the unwavering hope of Superman, and the peak human capabilities of Batman tied into one unstoppable force for good.

Dick Grayson is my number one favorite DC character ever, and YJ Dick means a lot to me. Happy to see an analysis on him.

I've always loved Dick Grayson's progression as a character in Young Justice even in the "not as good" seasons

Dick is great anytime he appears from the DCAU, Teen Titans, The Batman and Young justice. Him trying to move on from his parents death while not letting it consume him like it did Bruce is great. He takes his gifts and tries to become better.

Tim Drake Robin might not have a lot to do in Young Justice, but there’s probably something to say about his character

@lordgonzo6611

6 ай бұрын

Tim drake is bland

Videos like these are what contribute to my notion that all 4 Robins essentially fill a quadrant of who Wayne/Batman is Grayson's Robin, although losing his parents like Wayne, shows us the angle of a healthy mindset paired with/ the drive to save others. Nightwing is all Batman hoped "Batman" would've been. Balanced and introspective about both his identity (Grayson) and the mask, taking past pain as lessons to mesh within himself for future obstacles to come.

Dick Grayson is one of the best characters I've ever seen. As I grow older, I appreciate someone who can be kind, be inspirational, be hopeful despite the tragedy and hardships they faced. Dick Grayson went through the exact same thing Bruce Wayne did, he watched his parents die in front of him, and despite that, he still has a life outside of fighting crime. It's not everything like it is to Batman, while he still has his father's brilliant mind, he doesn't have his obsessions. Dick still has a life, he has relationships and he has the ability to look forward. Batman himself said that Nightwing was what he wanted Batman to be.

I love how in Batman Bad Blood. It is Dick Grayson that is able to reach out to Batman/Bruce Wayne! Breaking through the Mind control to get him back to his former self, allowing the man to know that even though Dick never wanted to don his Cowl, he looks up to him, that he was the Best person to ever come into his life and give him the tools to live and fight for others in a bleak world!

"so that he wouldn't" has stuck with me as one of my favorite lines from any batman interpretation for years now. young justice season 1 was truly something special and extremely underrated.

I’m so grateful for this narrative of the character, and the work JM put into his voice. Grayson is my favorite fictional character, I connect a lot to his story with Bruce, and I’m especially grateful Nightwing now has a stronger comic and pop culture identity.

Dick Grayson is especially this version is the best Robin in DC media

One thing I loved about this show is that it not only sealed Dick Grayson as my favorite Robin and character in the show, but also one of my favorite superheroes ever.

I’d like to think that part of his actions in Invasion was due to the death of Jason Todd. But since it’s not stated, we can only speculate.

There's something funny about Wonder Woman commenting on Batman bringing in Dick Grayson at a young age considering she comes from an island of warrior women who are trained from a young age for combat.

@lordskeletor4558

6 ай бұрын

They're enhanced and powered by gods also not leacing the island vs nine year old kid vs automatic weapons and psychopaths

@otterfire4712

6 ай бұрын

@@lordskeletor4558 Ignoring the fact that Bruce took in Dick to help him bring his parent's killers to justice, killers who were normal humans, to bring Dick some closure (something Bruce never had growing up). Dick chose to remain with Bruce to investigate and fight crime. Cyborgs and alien threats weren't part of the original scope of Dick's training with Batman, but Dick rose to those occasions.

@lordskeletor4558

6 ай бұрын

@@otterfire4712 Yeah and my comment is for the difference between the two not arguing about justification

@RAINBOWNIGTHMAREPRODUCTIONS

6 ай бұрын

And after this proceeds to have two teen apprentices of her own

@tutumazibuko2510

28 күн бұрын

@@RAINBOWNIGTHMAREPRODUCTIONS two apprentices that aren't traumatized or dead. Meanwhile everyone single one of Bruce's child soldiers are screwed in one way or another

That circus episode in season one always gets me in my feels. Was a casual Jesse McCartney fan prior, but a diehard fan now after he voiced Dick Grayson.

the effect this show had on me is crazy cause i really hear Jesse McCartney’s voice in my head when i read Nightwing comics

The fact that you were able to get through phantoms is a testament to your commitment. I just couldn't get past all the stilled animation and constant expositing of that season.

Dick is one of my all time biggest comfort characters. Absolutely love this character.

I just wanted to say, that towel whip you threw in near the beginning made my day. Also thank you for putting out these videos week after week. Young Justice is probably one of my favorite super hero shows and I really appreciate you giving each character the deep dive they deserve.

This was a good video. The script was nice. The intro pulled me in from the get-go. The music was lovely, and the clips from show were placed perfectly. This video made me understand how much about Dick you studied. It must have been very hard.

Damn...I didn't realize when I clicked this that there would be spoilers for the one version of Grayson that I didn't want spoilers for. 😅 Stopping this early; hopefully I remember to come back and check out the rest after I finish the show.

My god man what a great video essay I can’t wait to go watch your other videos on the other young justice characters and I’m excited for the ones yet to come

It’s crazy how high quality your writing and videos are. Love it all

Theres very very few channels that continue to pleasantly surprise me as this one does. Thank you for the content. I truly enjoy it.

I recently just finished this show, I'm super glad u made this. It was super entertaining whilst also being inciteful into one of my favorite super heroes. Nice job!

This one had me in tears I’m not gonna lie… great work.

this is the coolest channel, I never get tired of these

I love your videos, especially the Young Justice videos!

Thank you for making this video! Really love it.

This was incredible! Thank you for taking the time to make this. Love the internet lol

So outside of these videos I haven't seen much of Young Justice. I knew Dick was voiced by Jessie McCartney and he does a good job but I can't help but hear Roxas from Kingdom Hearts whenever he speaks, especially as Nightwing.

I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos with regards to the analysis of the original members of the team with M'gann and now Dick. Can't wait to see your assessment with Connor, Artemis, Roy, Kaldur'ahm, and Wally.

On top of Wally's death, he also had to witness Barbara's (another childhood friend) brutal paralysis. It was never addressed in the show why he worked with her as Oracle but kept her secret even from the OG team members. This choice felt like he was being overprotective.

Great video man. great video I needed this

Such amazing editing man!

Such a cool video, Glad you keeping it up

The reason why I liked the Robin from Teen Titans better is because this version of Dick Grayson is more onto the mission and becoming more like Batman… even he doesn’t seem to realize it.

Second video i see from from you, this man dont miss+

I really liked what young justice did with dick, usually i find him to be quite a 2d character but in this show I found myself very interested in his story and progression.

your videos always go so hard bro

God I love these videos!

You always make me cry; and increasingly you make me laugh too.

We all need a good Dick Grayson in our lives ❤😂

I don’t know if you will see this but I’ve been binging your videos and your perspective and interpretation of some media that is so close to my childhood really hits me deep. Thanks for the content

This is the video I didn't know I needed. And I do mean "needed". It's amazing how ofen seemingly unrelated things can help one reconsider and refocus. You, sir, area Good Dick - a title you most assuredly deserve. :P XD

Thank you for articulating exactly why I love Dick Grayson

Man you are on the grind. Keep it up but don't push yourself too hard.

Thanks for the great video. Could never articulate why I loved this character

This video did this show justice. Keep on keeping on

An excellent analysis of one of my favourite portrayals of my favourite guy, thankyou

i think i just cried and died inside a bit this just made my day

I need a playlist of this dude's music in all his videos, it's just too good

This is such a great channel

Amazing video!!

I miss this show SO badly,, LOVED this analysis 🫶🏾

Another banger of a video

I'm proud of you, Dick.

Great work!

Oh longer video. This is nice

God I love your videos bro.👏👏👏

The fever dream has to be one of the best scenes in outsiders

This was such a great watch as all your videos are. I doubt you’ll read this but, I hope you analyse some Batman: The Brave and the Bold at some point. It has some amazing episodes, especially Chill of the Night.

Excited for a potential Roy/Arsenal video!

Anaother amazing video, I definitely need to rewatch the series after this. I think you should do the roys, it makes for a compelling narrative; the world forgot the original and clone bas to face the fact that hes a clone but still as valid. Then do superboy because that would carry the same through-line of identity based off your mentor from this one and clones from the roy vid

I thought this was a funny moments compilation video but the first few minutes literally made me want to cry

Young justice is my favorite DC cartoon and my favorite version of Dick Grayson I NEED a season 5

Bro you cannot tell me this whole video wasn't a lead up to that punchline.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Dick Grayson has been and always will be my favorite character in the DCU, no matter what show or movie he’s in

amazing

please do Artemis next. I am half Việt and her and Cheshire are about as much representation as I get in comics.

@kwayneboy1524

6 ай бұрын

Please don't that show was trash and I feel people need to quit praising it like it's something smart

Awesomeness ❤

I love Dick Grayson SO much. He got me into DC

@Enfjscrolling

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. So well-timed!!

i need a season about geoforce at least becoming good again. or seeing the truth. just coming around again. i was pissed how he was left

@Emu-Otori-

Ай бұрын

I just need to see the show end and not be left on a cliff hanger

Ok, just the opening section of this convinced me to watch Young Justice, and let me say, Jesse McCartney does not get the credit he deserves as a voice actor, between this and Roxas in Kingdom Hearts, dude is amazing at getting across emotions through his voice.

I love that you refer them as father and son

Bro cooked with this one

i always wonder if his nightwing suit colors have anything to do with the circus outfit colors. The circus uniform is red and white, and nightwings costume being the opposite of those colors. Red opposite of blue, and white being the opposite of black.

If I ever want a good cry, I just watch an implicitly pretentious vid on my favorite characters

"I Don't want Nightwing to be like Batman, I want The Batman to be more like Nightwing."

People complain about the time skip jump gap in this series. But the time skip was the best thing about the young justice. More series should have time skips sometimes because make the story move foward on.

@kwayneboy1524

6 ай бұрын

True, after season 2 the time skips aren't that bad as it's just a year in between but still it sounds like bad writing

OMG WHAT A SASSY WAY TO START THE VIDEO DADDY😍