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When Robin first appeared in DC Comics back in 1940’s Detective Comics #38, it was eight-year-old acrobat Dick Grayson who held the mantle. In 1984, however, Grayson graduated from the role of Robin and instead became the adult superhero known as Nightwing, separate from Batman as the protector of the city of Blüdhaven. Since Batman will be introduced to the DCU with his fifth Robin, there are hopes that Dick Grayson could appear as Nightwing in the rebooted franchise, too. There have already been 2 mentions of Blüdhaven in both Creature Commandos and Peacemaker, so his arrival feels inevitable, and now, new art shared by @spdrmnkyxxiii on Instagram imagines young actor Mason Thames in the role.
Mason Thames Would Make a Great Nightwing in the DCU
At 18 years old, Mason Thames would be a fantastic fit for the older but still youthful role of Dick Grayson in the DCU. After making brief TV appearances in For All Mankind, Evel, and Walker, Thames made his feature film debut as Finney Blake in the 2021 horror movie, The Black Phone. He reprised this role in 2025, and has continued to establish himself with roles in Monster Summer, Regretting You, and the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. As a rising star, it would be great to see Thames take on a central role in the DCU.
