The advent of Tom King, Tim Seeley, and Mikel Janin’s book Grayson has sparked some furious debate among fans and creators alike: Is Dick Grayson’s status as a sex symbol problematic? And is it a harmful thing for either readers or the character himself? Lately, however, Dick Grayson has become a bit of a hot button issue on the internet and in fandom communities for this very reason. He’s the youthful, optimistic counterpoint to Batman’s brooding professionalism. Grayson’s moved from adolescent sidekick, to team leader, to solo hero. He’s done time in almost every niche of the industry-quirky kid, rebellious teen, worldly adult. But, what’s more, liking Dick Grayson is almost an expected thing for someone like me-that is to say, a 26-year-old who happens to enjoy DC C omics.ĭick’s popular with the ladies (and no, that isn’t my attempt at a pun).ĭick Grayson has spent the greater portion of his seventy-five-year history being known for his appeal to women and people who are attracted to men. Liking Dick Grayson isn’t an unusual thing he’s one of the oldest and most recognizable comic book characters in history. Now this is the part where I generally get a couple of eye rolls and a few quick “yeah, of course he is” or “I could have guessed” from whatever group of people I’m talking to. Cards on the table for this one: I’ve loved him since I was in high school and though our relationship has been a little bit rocky in the past, I always come back to him. I’ve gotta be honest with you all-Dick Grayson is my favorite comic book character.