Originally Posted by
Claude
In retrospect, I think "Grayson" fell in between two options for these easily repackagable, adaptable, easy to recommend stories. Successful enough that it got expanded away from being a maxi series, cut short before "Owls vs Spies" could become its own guest star heavy, Dick-led event story.
I wouldn't discount the impact the animated adaption of Under The Red Hood when it comes to its reputation, mind - they aren't there yet, but Taylor's "King Of Bludhaven/secret sister" plot or Sheridan's "Red X is back" story could be adaptable into punchy and impactful animated films with a few changes
You're right that, especially, the absence of a definitive "Nightwing And Deathstroke" story is a shocking oversight though. You'd think that was an obvious thing to go for.
Eta: "Nightwing - Parabola" ever happens, that might hit some of the targets - Gothamy and Bat Familyish as it sounds. A standalone by Snyder not tied into continuity has quite a good shot at cutting through.