
Tension between Batman and Robin is present in the film due to Robin growing tired of playing second fiddle to Batman and desiring to break free from Batman's shadow, particularly after Robin's recklessness leads to him getting frozen by Mr. The Batboat piloted by Robin is quickly destroyed by the Riddler and Two-Face. Before taking on the name Robin, Dick considers " Nightwing" as a possible codename. Having discovered Wayne's identity as Batman, Dick insists on becoming a crime-fighter himself, taking on the name "Robin", an old nickname courtesy of his late father and older brother, and collaborating with Batman to defeat Two-Face and the Riddler and avenge his family. Later in the film, Dick takes the Batmobile for a joy ride without Batman's permission or awareness. Suspicious of Bruce's and Alfred Pennyworth's behavior around a certain door they keep locked, Dick ends up finding his way into the Batcave after discoing an entrance to the concealed behind a silverware storage cupboard. Dick however, is more interested in taking out Two-Face by himself. Bruce Wayne takes him in as his ward out of guilt for being unable to save Dick's family. Character arc Batman Forever ĭick Grayson's parents and older brother were murdered by Two-Face during a hostage situation at the annual Gotham Circus after the family helps get rid of a bomb rigged to explode.
