Nightwing is a superhero from DC Comics, originally created as the first Robin, Batman's sidekick. His real name is Dick Grayson, and he was adopted by Bruce Wayne after his parents were tragically killed in a circus accident. After growing out of the role of Robin, Grayson eventually became Nightwing, forging his own identity and finally stepping out from Batman's shadow he is also the leader of the teen titans and boyfriend of starfire.