Dick Grayson, to understate it, is quite the popular fellow. The character has been a wonder ever since his debut way back in Detective Comics #38 (volume 1, naturally). In nearly 75 years, the character has seen an incredible amount of change and Grayson, his new ongoing series, brings about another major change: Dick Grayson is now a spy for Spyral and a double agent of Batman. Writers Tim Seeley and Tom King, along with artist Mikel Janin, deliver a thrilling opening salvo that will please any fan of the former Boy Wonder.

Throughout the years, fans have enjoyed following the adventures of Dick Grayson, and a large part of that has been due to Dick’s affable nature, positivity, and sense of humor. Capturing the essence of Dick Grayson is integral to the success of any series starring him, and it’s arguably more important than ever to do that now, as this series sees the character shifting away from a superhero persona for the first time since his debut. Seeley and King are thankfully aware of this fact as the duo does a great job of letting fans know that while Dick has stowed away his superhero duds, he’s still the same character that we know and love. They accomplish this by establishing a fun and playful tone throughout the issue and by making sure to give the titular star humorous and lighthearted dialogue that is consistent with the character.

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