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DC Comics - Dick Grayson Trivia Quiz

This quiz will cover the exploits of the fictional DC Comics character, Dick Grayson.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
399,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
181

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Question 1 of 10

1. Circus performer Richard "Dick" John Grayson first appeared in 'Detective Comics' #38 (1940). What were his parent's names? Hint

James and Lois Grayson

John and Martha Grayson

John and Mary Grayson

Thomas and Martha Grayson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the the name of the Circus that The Flying Graysons were a part of? Hint

Wayne's Circus

Comet's Circus

Haly's Circus

Zuccho' Circus

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Question 3 of 10

3. After becoming a ward to Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson would assume the identity of Robin, the boy wonder. What other fictional character was he loosely based on? Hint

Robin Hood

Zorro

Lancelot

Watson

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Question 4 of 10

4. As Robin, Dick Grayson began teaming with several other young sidekick heroes. He would lead them as a group. What was the group's name? Hint

Legion of Super Heroes

Sidekicks

Young All Stars

Teen Titans

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1969/1970 Dick Grayson was now the "teen" wonder. It was decided that he would leave Wayne Manor and head off to attend what college? Hint

Metropolis University

Coast City University

Cambridge University

Hudson University

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1984 (44 years after his creation), Dick Grayson abdicates the role of Robin and assumes the mantle of Nightwing. The name and costume were in honor of which two former mentors? Hint

Batman and Superman

Batman and Hawkman

Superman and Flamebird

Batman and Black Canary

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Question 7 of 10

7. As Nightwing, Dick Grayson moves out of Gotham and establishes permanent residence in what city, when awarded his own title in 1996? Hint

Metropolis

Bludhaven

West Gotham

Washington DC

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Question 8 of 10

8. Through the years, Dick Grayson has been a member of superhero teams other than the Teen Titans. Which of the following is NOT a group that he has also been a member of? Hint

Infinity Incorporated

Justice League

Outsiders

Batman Incorporated

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 2013/2014 mini-series 'Forever Evil', Dick Grayson's identity as Nightwing is revealed to the entire televised world. After this, he goes off as an agent of what organization? Hint

SHIELD

SPYRAL

FBI

CADMUS

10. After being shot in the head ('DC Rebirth' continuity circa 2016), Dick has complete amnesia. He discards his previous friends and family... along with being called Dick. What name does he use? Hint

Sally McField

John Grayson

Joe Schmoe

Ric Grayson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Circus performer Richard "Dick" John Grayson first appeared in 'Detective Comics' #38 (1940). What were his parent's names?

Answer: John and Mary Grayson

John and Mary Grayson, along with son Dick, were acrobats known as the "Flying Graysons". After they are murdered, Dick becomes the ward of Bruce (Batman) Wayne.

2. What is the the name of the Circus that The Flying Graysons were a part of?

Answer: Haly's Circus

C.C. Haly owned and operated the circus the employed the Flying Graysons. He would later pass on ownership of the circus to Dick when he died.

3. After becoming a ward to Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson would assume the identity of Robin, the boy wonder. What other fictional character was he loosely based on?

Answer: Robin Hood

As Robin, Dick Grayson would usher in an entire genre of child "sidekick" characters in super hero comics.

4. As Robin, Dick Grayson began teaming with several other young sidekick heroes. He would lead them as a group. What was the group's name?

Answer: Teen Titans

The Teen Titans were introduced in 1964. Earliest members included Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Wonder Girl.

5. In 1969/1970 Dick Grayson was now the "teen" wonder. It was decided that he would leave Wayne Manor and head off to attend what college?

Answer: Hudson University

This move by Dick Grayson allowed the writers of Batman related comics to return Batman to being a darker, "creature of the night" type character.

6. In 1984 (44 years after his creation), Dick Grayson abdicates the role of Robin and assumes the mantle of Nightwing. The name and costume were in honor of which two former mentors?

Answer: Batman and Superman

Nightwing is a name from Kryptonian heritage. When Dick selected it he acknowledged that Batman guided and trained him, and that Superman taught him honor, selflessness and the true meaning of the word "hero".

7. As Nightwing, Dick Grayson moves out of Gotham and establishes permanent residence in what city, when awarded his own title in 1996?

Answer: Bludhaven

Bludhaven is the sister city of Gotham City. Since it's inception it was known for being run by organized crime.

8. Through the years, Dick Grayson has been a member of superhero teams other than the Teen Titans. Which of the following is NOT a group that he has also been a member of?

Answer: Infinity Incorporated

As Nightwing, Dick served as a member of the Justice League beginning in 2002, was a member of the Outsiders beginning in 2003. As Batman, Dick was a member of Batman Inc. circa 2011.

9. In the 2013/2014 mini-series 'Forever Evil', Dick Grayson's identity as Nightwing is revealed to the entire televised world. After this, he goes off as an agent of what organization?

Answer: SPYRAL

Beginning in 2014, DC published a comic titled 'Grayson' which followed Dick's adventures as an undercover spy.

Answer: Ric Grayson

Dick Grayson (now going by Ric Grayson) gives up his crime fighting past and becomes a taxi driver. Several police and fire fighters find old Nightwing outfits and assume protecting Bludhaven as various versions of Nightwing.

Source: Author eggman404

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