Comic artist Bruno Redondo’s cover for Nightwing #99 confirms what many DC Comics readers have known all along—that Dick Grayson has the DC Universe’s best butt.
Nightwing writer Tom Taylor shared the variant cover for the issue on Twitter, which features Dick surrounded by descriptors that have defined the character throughout the decades. One of those descriptors, which can be found on the right-hand side of the cover right next to Nightwing’s lower thigh, reads “best butt.”
A History of Nightwing’s Butt
DC Comic fans have long had an infatuation with Nightwing’s behind. It all started when readers got a glimpse of Nightwing’s rear while he donned his classic disco suit. From there, artists such as Nicola Scott, Brett Booth and Tim Seeley have made sure to shine a light on Nightwing’s asset, turning it into a staple of DC Comics lore and mythology. Barbara Gordon has even noted that Nightwing wears the tightest costume out of the entire Bat-Family.
DC itself celebrated Nightwing’s “cake” back in April 2022 for National Superhero Day with an image of a literal cake dedicated to the hero’s spandex-clad butt. Valentine’s Day 2021 saw the comic publisher post a video highlighting all of Dick Grayson’s physical features, not just his butt. Later that year, a debate broke out on TikTok over who had the best butt—Nightwing or Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern. Proponents for each side used comic panels of their respective hero to make the tightest case possible, with Nightwing seemingly coming out on top.
Written by Taylor and illustrated by Daniele Di Nicuolo, Nightwing #99 will see various crime bosses converge on Blüdhaven to fill the power vacuum left by Blockbuster—including Tony Zucco, the man responsible for killing Dick’s parents. But Nightwing has a new ally to help fight him off—Melinda Zucco, the mayor of Blüdhaven and his newly discovered half-sister. The issue hits comic store shelves on December 20.
Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, Nightwing made his debut in Tales of the Teen Titans #44. The character has gone on to play a vital role in the Batman comics and the wider DC Universe and has become a favorite among fans. On TV, he is portrayed by Brenton Thwaites in Titans and was voiced by Jesse McCartney on the animated series Young Justice. While he has also appeared in several animated films—including Son of Batman, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and Justice League Dark: Apokolips War—he has yet to debut in a live-action movie.
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