Nightwing

After years as Robin, Dick Grayson finally takes the mantle of Nightwing fully into his own, launching a solo series from DC in the late '90s. Set primarily in the neon-lit streets of Blüdhaven, this 7-issue run, anchored by writer Chuck Dixon and artists Scott McDaniel, Greg Land, and Patrick Zircher, established Nightwing as a hero in his own right, distinct from Batman's shadow. It remains a defining era for the character, blending acrobatic action with gritty urban crime-fighting.