Summary

• Nightwing's iconic butt is humorously featured in a Beetlejuice-inspired variant cover, adding levity to an emotional story arc.
• Nicola Scott's artwork vividly captures the playful moment of Beetlejuice spanking Nightwing, drawing attention to his most iconic asset.
• Dick Grayson's coveted butt extends beyond the DC Universe, with fans upset if it's not depicted to its high standard in various media.

Nightwing, 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 August 21, 2024, is Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s Nightwing #117, the fourth installment in the five-part Fallen Grayson arc. 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.

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 in Nightwing #117 Variant Cover

Cover G Nicola Scott Beetlejuice Card Stock Variant for Nightwing #117

Scott’s Nightwing variant cover is one of six Beetlejuice-themed covers set to grace best-selling titles like Batman, 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 1989 Batman film, 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.

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 surrounding Nightwing’s butt in the Gotham Knights video game). Scott is known for always doing justice to the Original Boy Wonder’s physique and did not disappoint in the variant cover. Having Beetlejuice take notice of Nightwing’s butt was a brilliant move, highlighting that this iconic asset is recognized even beyond the DC universe.

Nightwing #117 will be released on August 21, 2024, from DC Comics!