Batman: All 14 Robin actors ranked from worst to best

7. Jesse McCartney

Young Justice is full of talented performers – all of whom give performances that would rank among their respective characters’ best iterations. That said, it’s Jesse McCartney’s portrayal of Dick Grayson that would make itself at home among the cream of the crop.

The truth is that modern day animated shows struggle to offer unique interpretations of their respective heroes. So what is it about McCartney’s turn as Robin and Nightwing that stands out? Well, it might have something to do with his spunky charm, the effortless sarcasm or that cheeky echoed laugh he’d produce whenever taunting his enemies from above.

Full of confidence and brimming with charm, it was easy to take Robin seriously as the would-be leader of the group but it was equally as easy to believe that he was too green for the role – which is why it was fulfilling to see that he had ascended to the role as Nightwing in the five years between seasons 1 and 2. And even though McCartney is every bit as strong as Nightwing, reflecting the character’s growth with a somewhat maturer performance, it’s a shame that we didn’t get more than one season of his wonderfully cheeky Boy Wonder.

It’s safe to say we “feel the ‘aster” every time this Bird Boy makes his presence felt on the beloved show.