The Flying Graysons are fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. They are a family of trapeze artists, whose child Dick is adopted by Bruce Wayne (Batman) and becomes Robin after their deaths. The Flying Graysons have been featured in several media adaptions outside of comics, commonly as part of Robin's origin story.

Fictional team history

The Flying Graysons are a group of trapeze artists at Haly's Circus, consisting of father John, mother Mary, and son Dick Grayson. Crime boss Tony Zucco murders the Graysons after the circus' owner Jack Haly refuses to pay him protection money. Following this, Bruce Wayne adopts Dick, who becomes his sidekick Robin. In Blackest Night, the Graysons are temporarily resurrected as Black Lanterns. Nightwing (vol. 4) reveals that, prior to marrying Mary, John had a daughter named Melinda from a brief relationship with Tony Zucco's wife Meili.

Other versions

In other media

Television

Film

The Flying Graysons appear in Batman Forever, with John Grayson portrayed by Larry A. Lee and Mary Grayson by Glory Fioramonti. This version of the group also consisted of Dick's brother Mitch (portrayed by Mitch Gaylord), who was killed by Two-Face alongside his parents.

Video games

Flying Graysons posters appear in the Batman: Arkham series.