One question has always stuck with me—why did Dick Grayson ditch his Robin cape when he became Nightwing? Well, I think I’ve finally found the answer.

A slightly more casual style, Vince’s wool-and-cashmere cape has a slouchier silhouette and single button closure. Style it ...

Instead, he’s loaded is costume with blades and other weapons that he’s built himself. DC has been teasing his cape’s use as a weapon for a while now, and Absolute Batman #5 shows just how ...