Witty and Charming. Dick carries himself with confidence, integrating himself into social situations with ease. He has a snarky tongue used to his advantage on the battlefield and is charming and flirtatious in his relationships. Due to his social persona, he’s easy to like and get along with.
(Nightwing Vol 2 #55)
Determined and Responsible. Dick is strong-willed and disciplined, dedicating himself to any cause he feels a passion for. He lives by his morals, defending his ideas and principles relentlessly no matter the opposition.
(New Teen Titans Annual #7)
Direct and honest. Dick trusts facts over opinions and applies cold rational to problems in search of the best solution. If someone asks for his opinion, he’ll be straightforward and honest, both a strength and a flaw.
(Scarecrow Year One #2)
Compassionate. Dick is driven to be a hero in order to help those less fortunate in life. He genuinely cares about people and wants to avoid anyone else having to grow up with the same trauma he grew up with.
(Nightwing Vol 2 #8)
Good listener. Although Dick resists talking about his own problems, he easily lends himself to friends to help with their problems. As long as Dick isn’t under stress of his own, he’s patient, reliable and offers stability.
(New Teen Titans Vol 1 #14)
Logical and Intelligent. Dick is a strategist and a tactician on the battlefield. He’s a famed leader due to his impartial analysis and ability to make objective decisions that play to a team’s strengths. Dick is organized and observant, giving him the tools he needs to be a skilled detective. His ability to defeat superpowered opponents is usually related to his ability to outsmart them.
(Nightwing Vol 1 TPB; narrated by Oracle)
Independent. Dick is mature and self-sufficient, often choosing to pave his own path. He’s capable of relying on himself and relishes the challenge.
(Nightwing Vol 2 #14)
Protective and Sacrificial. Dick is committed and loyal to his cause, as well as his friends and family. He’ll easily and without question throw himself into harm to protect someone else if it’s the only or best way.
(Infinite Crisis #7)
Adapts easily. Dick is “flexible,” clear-headed in emergency situations, and can think on the fly. He’ll adapt himself to his surroundings to fulfill what’s most needed. Around the Titans, Dick fulfills a leader role. Around the Batclan, Dick trusts their abilities and carries more autonomy.