Why did Robin become Nightwing?

However, after he was shot in the shoulder by The Joker, Batman tells his adoptive son that he needs to give up being Robin. … This inspired Dick to become his own hero under that very same moniker. When the Titans were caught by Deathstroke, Dick decided the time was right to on his new persona as Nightwing.

Is Nightwing Joker’s son?

Nightwing could not be in more trouble during the Joker War that’s overtaken Gotham City. … With false implanted memories in his head, Dick Grayson becomes the Son of Joker, and it looks as though he just got a pretty gross inheritance in Red Hood and the Outlaws #48.