Tales of the Teen Titans #44 – First Appearance of Nightwing – Judas Contract – VF

A major DC Bronze Age key and one of the defining issues in Dick Grayson’s history, Tales of the Teen Titans #44 features the first appearance of Dick Grayson as Nightwing.

Published by DC Comics in 1984, this issue is Book Three of “The Judas Contract,” the landmark Teen Titans storyline by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. After leaving the Robin identity behind, Dick Grayson finally emerges with a new costume, new name and an identity entirely his own: Nightwing.

The issue is loaded with additional significance, including:

First appearance of Nightwing (Dick Grayson)

First appearance of Jericho (Joseph Wilson)

Origin of Deathstroke

Part 3 of the classic “The Judas Contract” storyline

Story by Marv Wolfman

Artwork by George Pérez and Dick Giordano

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“The Judas Contract” remains one of the most celebrated Teen Titans stories, with Deathstroke's campaign against the team reaching its climax while Dick Grayson makes one of the most important transformations of his career.

For Nightwing collectors in particular, #44 represents the beginning of the identity Dick Grayson would make his own for the next four decades, making it a cornerstone issue for Nightwing, Teen Titans and Batman-family collections.

Condition

VF (Very Fine) – raw and ungraded.

This copy presents very nicely overall with strong color, good gloss and an attractive, clean front cover. There is visible minor handling/edge wear consistent with the assigned VF condition, including small imperfections along the spine and edges.

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Key Issue

Tales of the Teen Titans #44

“The Judas Contract – Book 3: There Shall Come a Titan!”

DC Comics – 1984

First Appearance of Nightwing (Dick Grayson)

First Appearance of Jericho (Joseph Wilson)

Origin of Deathstroke

Direct Edition