pickI needed that. This series continues to have a lightness and sincerity I wish I saw in more modern superhero stories.
The emphasis in this volume on the importance of support groups, that there are people you can rely on who are happy to help you, was particularly touching. 1/2
Have I mentioned lately how much I love this series? I also love that DC and the fandom have all just collectively gotten together on the idea that everyone acknowledges Dick Grayson/Nightwing is a babe. 😉
pickStarting to feel like Tom Taylor is the guy you call if you need to inject some light and hope into a superhero storyline. Dick Grayson is generally more cheerful and chatty than other members of the Bat family, but I haven't explored much of Nightwing in Blüdhaven in comics and I'm glad to see a corrupt city cast in Taylor's upbeat 'things can change' framing. Bruno Redondo's art really emphasises the humour, action and heart.
1/2
Ohmagahd she's wearing the slap meme shirt. 😲🤭😆
A perfect illustration of the 'aw, puppy!' 😍 face.
While I will forever adore sassy Alfred, supportive guardian Alfred is also a fave. 🥹♥️
pickTom Taylor's mission is to make Nightwing the most beloved character in the DC universe, and Bruno Redundo's goal is to depict Dick Grayson at his most acrobatic. The story is fairly light but has been incredibly popular.
so-soNot quite my vibe. The first two-thirds feel like a hint at long term tension coming to a head, satisfying fandom need to see the Robins (potential Bats) and their disparate styles 'have it out', but I wanted more in-depth debate and demonstration of leadership/skill than action sequences. The last unnecessary third of this volume felt lackluster. The overdramatic intros...and the art is just not my fave. A subjective problem, admittedly. 💁🏼♂️
Did this dude make a face mask out of a cheese grater?!
Reduce, reuse, recycle! ♻️
Perfection.
One plot arc is wrapped up and another is started in a way that feels satisfying rather than frustrating. On to the next!
Side note: If you've read the extant Superman: Son of Kal-El volumes, part of this volume will be a repeat (it's not deja vu! 😅). 2h