Summary
Beetlejuicehas officially set his sights on the DC Universe, terrorizing fan-favorite heroes, includingNightwing, in a series of variant covers that are as hilarious as they are downright creepy. Among all these covers, the Tim Burton demon spanking the Original Boy Wonder is perhaps the most notable as it cements one unshakable truth: no matter the universe, Dick Grayson’s butt is ICONIC.
Dick Grayson’s butt is so coveted among the Nightwing fandom that fans genuinely get upset if it’s not drawn to its “DC’s most phenomenal butt” standard.
Releasing on June 10, 2025, is Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’sNightwing#117, the fourth installment inthe five-partFallen Graysonarc. This story arc promises heartbreak for fans, as it depicts Dick Grayson’s fall from grace. However, there is a silver lining for fans in this dark issue—Nicola Scott’s Beetlejuice-inspired variant cover.
NIGHTWING #117 (2024)
Bruno Redondo
Variant Covers:
Nicola Scott, Belén Ortega, Alejandro Sánchez, Serg Acuña, Alex Saviuk, Jason Geyer, Stevan Subic, and Bruno Redondo
While Dick connects with the ghost of his past, “Nightwing” takes to the streets to defend his honor. But how can he be in two places at once? And what shocking revelation does Dick learn when confronted with the truth behind his parents' deaths? The “Heartless” saga continues in the penultimate chapter of this celebrated run!
Scott’s art always shines, but this may be one of her best covers yet.It humorously features Nightwing’s fan-favorite asset getting smacked by the Burton-verse demon.This playful cover adds a touch of levity to an otherwise intense and emotional story arc, making it a must-have for fans.
Dick Grayson Gets Spanked By Beetlejuice inNightwing#117 Variant Cover
Cover G Nicola Scott Beetlejuice Card Stock Variant forNightwing#117
Scott’sNightwingvariant cover is one of six Beetlejuice-themed covers set to grace best-selling titles likeBatman,Wonder Woman,Superman, and more.These variants celebrate Michael Keaton’s return as Beetlejuice in the sequel to the iconic Tim Burton movie.Keaton, also beloved in the DC fandom for his role as the Dark Knight in the 1989Batmanfilm, has inspired DC to merge the worlds of superheroes and Beetlejuice. Each cover will feature elements from the original film and will be released throughout August and September. All covers are available for pre-order now, and fans can find the release schedule below.
August 13th, 2024
August 21st, 2024
Joe Quinones
September 4th, 2024
Despite all six variant covers being phenomenal, Nightwing’s stands out especially for its humor. In the artwork, Dick is seen actively trying to distance himself from Beetlejuice, swinging away on his grappling line. However, the enlarged Beetlejuice humorously extends his arms into abnormally long rollouts, allowing him to reach the retreating vigilante and pop him on the bum.Scott’s artwork captures the impact so vividly that fans can actually see it.This playful smack draws attention to Nightwing’s butt, reminding fans why it is considered his most iconic asset.
The Fame of Nightwing’s Butt Is So Great It Extends Beyond the DC Universe
Dick Grayson’s butt is so coveted among the Nightwing fandom that fans genuinely get upset if it’s not drawn to its“DC’s most phenomenal butt” standard. Creators and artists often face backlash if they portray Dick with a flat or less-than-exceptional butt (see: the discourse surroundingNightwing’s butt in theGotham Knightsvideo game). Scott is known for always doing justice to the Original Boy Wonder’s physique and did not disappoint in the variant cover. HavingBeetlejuicetake notice ofNightwing’sbutt was a brilliant move, highlighting that this iconic asset is recognized even beyond the DC universe.
Nightwing Variant Cover Subtly Hides His Greatest Asset
Nightwing writer Tom Taylor gets to the bottom of things when a variant cover hides a notable trait of Dick Grayson’s among his other descriptors.
Nightwing #117will be released on July 05, 2025, from DC Comics!
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
