In Nightwing #122, the hero faces a shocking revelation on the why his former teammates left him only in Bludhaven.

After a tragic encounter with the soldiers of the Spheric Solutions, who, with their lethal tactics, cause the death of a young local gangster, Dick Grayson is forced to a tense conversation with the mayor Melinda Zucco and the police commissioner Sawyer. In this comparison, Nightwing is furious for the way the city has embraced a dangerous company like Spheric Solutions. However, what really surprises him is the harsh response of the commissioner, who reminds him that even he has not respected the rules, which could explain why the Titans have not come to Bludhaven for months, even if the city should be your home. .

The origin of the removal of the titans

The story of Nightwing He is deeply linked to Bludhaven, a place that Dick Grayson chose as his new home Nightwing #1 1996, when the city established itself as the perfect setting between Gotham and Atlantic City. Over the years, Bludhaven has played a key role in crucial events in the DC universe, such as Infinite crisiswhich redefined its importance. However, in Nightwing #100 In 2023, the Titans made a significant move by moving the Titans Tower to Bludhaven, making it their new operational base. During that period, the Titans became the most important superhero team after the dissolution of the Justice League.

But despite the importance of Bludhaven in the history of the Titans, the return of the Justice League, now in its unlimited format, has left the Titans a secondary role, while Dick’s relationship with the city and his companions has changed considerably.

The threat of spherical solutions

The twist Night wing #122 This happens when Spheric Solutions, a military technology company, begins to take on a dark role in the city. Appeared for the first time in Night wing #119This company is initially presented as a promising company that tries to bring peace and prosperity to Bludhaven. However, it turns out soon that it is far from what it seems. Olivia Pearce, CEO of Spheric Solutions, is not only a business woman, but belongs to the mysterious and dangerous organization Cirque du Sin, which reveals the real intentions of the company.

Although Nightwing suspected that Spheric Solutions hid something left, his discovery of Pearce’s connections with Cirque du Sin does nothing but further complicate his relationship with Bludhaven. In an attempt to fight this growing evil, Nightwing finds himself alone, to face powerful enemies, while he faces the internal tensions of his personal life and his removal from the Titans.

Why did the Titans leave him alone?

One of the most persistent questions that remained open is the reason why the titans remained far from Bludhaven. Although the city remains its operational base, the growing resentment towards Nightwing actions, its lack of coordination with the rest of the team and its often unconventional methods seem to have left it isolated. Commissioner Sawyer seems to suggest that Nightwing’s actions, outside the rules and its growing independence, can be the cause of the removal of his companions.

With Bludhaven who has to face new challenges and dangers due to Spheric Solutions and his link with the Cirque du Sin, Dick Grayson will have to reflect on his path and decisions. Will he be able to reconcile with the titans? Or will his struggle alone be the only way to save the city he had once decided to call home?