#nite wing

Nightwing vol 2 44 was published with a cover date of June 2000. The line "..."axed by some out of town psycho vigilante. The Pulverizer, the Penetrator? I forget," was in reference to the Marvel character the Punisher. He was speaking of the Marvel/DC crossover Punisher and Batman: Deadly Knights. ("The Stalkers", Nightwing vol 2 44, DC Comic Event)

Getting Bryce and Tad brainworms so imagine if Tad was still around and Dick not only had to handle/Take care of Bryce but also deal with Tad.

Birds of Prey 20 was published with a cover date of August 2000. The issue followed the events of Nightwing vol 2 45 and lead into Nightwing vol 2 46. The issue saw the deaths of Giles, Gillian, and Cisco Blaine. ("The Hunt for Oracle, Part Two: The Noose", Birds of Prey 20, DC Comic Event)