Warning! Spoilers for Nightwing #92 ahead!

A loving tribute that Nightwing makes to the man who helped raise him could potentially expose his secret identity to the world. Secret identities have always been a significant part of Dick Grayson's life ever since he was taken under the wing of Bruce Wayne. Living a double-life as Robin, Dick learned the dangers of keeping that identity secure to ensure the safety of those around him. However, one decision revealed in Nightwing #92 has the potential for serious repercussions.

The death of Alfred Pennyworth during Bane's war against Gotham was a pivotal moment in DC Comics. Acting as a paternal figure to the entire Bat-Family, Alfred played a major role in the lives of Gotham's greatest vigilantes. Even when Dick drifted away from Bruce, Alfred was a constant in his life, checking in like a concerned parent might do. After Alfred's tragic death, his entire fortune was left to Dick Grayson, making it possible for him to do good in Blüdhaven. It makes sense that Dick would want to do something special to remember him.

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In Nightwing #92, written by Tom Taylor with art by Bruno Redondo and Adriano Lucas, Dick and Barbara Gordon celebrate the opening of the newly-formed Haven sanctuary. They are surprised by the arrival of Bruce Wayne himself, who comments on a statue of Alfred that has been erected in the center of Haven. It makes sense that Dick would wish to commemorate the man who made this initiative possible—Haven's financial benefactor, the namesake of the Alfred Pennyworth Foundation, and one of his greatest mentors. Beneath the statue is an extremely obvious quote: "It takes a different kind of hero to help without a mask." It seems a bit on-the-nose that this is occurring as Nightwing returns to Blüdhaven—a hero who shares so many characteristics with the billionaire who is now reinventing the city. Tim Drake figured out Batman and Robin's identities just by recognizing the Flying Graysons' quadruple somersault. It wouldn't be difficult for a child to put together the pieces. Given so many people know of Nightwing's relationship with Batman and Dick's relationship with Bruce, he's not just risking his own identity here, but the entire Bat-Family's.

Nightwing #92: Bruce and Dick talk about Alfred statue

Writer Tom Taylor took to Twitter to defend his choice of including a statue of Alfred in Haven, posting a panel from a previous comic issue and reminding readers that "The quote is something Alfred said to Dick when he was a child -about ordinary citizens being heroes." Some fans in the comments of this tweet remain skeptical.

Given the purpose of the Alfred Pennyworth Foundation, it isn't a stretch that a statue in his memory would be left to inspire ordinary citizens that they can make a difference without dressing up in tights and a mask. The gesture is sweet; the timing is just a tad unfortunate. After Superman revealed his identity to the world, there's the possibility that the Bat-Family's secrets may be exposed next, even if unintentionally. Hopefully, Nightwing knows what he's doing and doesn't risk any additional close-calls.

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