Nightwing's Origin Story Might Be About to Get a Big Change
It's a classic DC Comics fact: Tony Zucco killed Dick Grayson's parents. But a major reveal in an upcoming issue of Nightwing could be changing that iconic Origin Story. Get ready for a twist!
What We Know So Far
Dick Grayson's parents, Mary and John Grayson, were performing at Haly's Circus when their rope was cut, causing a fatal fall. Tony Zucco, a mobster who the circus owed money to, was always blamed for their deaths. But something more might have happened that night.
The plot synopsis for Nightwing #117 promises a shocking revelation that Dick will learn about his parents' deaths. This is big news because the Graysons' deaths have been pretty straightforward for years.
Nightwing #117 is part of the "Fallen Grayson" arc, which will conclude the award-winning run by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo.
The Role of Heartless
Heartless, a major villain in Taylor and Redondo's run on Nightwing, is likely connected to the Graysons' deaths in a way we haven't seen before. It might seem crazy, but Heartless was at the circus the day they died.
Was Shelton Lyle There?
Several key players were at the circus the night the Graysons died, including Batman, Raptor, Alfred Pennyworth, and Shelton Lyle. Shelton, who would become the villain Heartless, witnessed the Graysons' deaths for the first time. This experience triggered his killer urges.
Shelton's butler, Gerald Chamberlain, recognized his darkness and tried to bring it out by exposing him to violence. He took Shelton to the zoo to watch lions eat meat, to the butcher to watch pigs be killed, and to the circus. Why the circus? This seemingly random choice by Gerald, himself a killer, implies that he knew what was about to happen.
Could Gerald Chamberlain Have Been Involved?
We know Gerald was a criminal, so it's possible he helped cut the Graysons' rope for Tony Zucco. This would mean Nightwing's parents were killed so Shelton could grow up to be Heartless.
What This Means For Nightwing's Future
This revelation could change everything for Nightwing. It would mean that his Origin Story is even more tragic than we thought and that his enemy Heartless is tied to him in a way he never could have imagined.
Stay Tuned For More
We'll have to wait until Nightwing #117 comes out on August 21st to find out what really happened. But one thing's for sure: this is going to be a big one for Nightwing fans.
