Nightwing #78

Writer: Devin Grayson Artist: Rick Leonardi Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: February 12, 2003 Critic Reviews: 1
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As Nightwing takes on the new Tarantula, a familiar face turns up dead in the sewers of Bludhaven. Meanwhile, the cops of Bludhaven are becoming increasingly violent.

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    Comics Bulletin - Jason Cornwell Feb 22, 2003

    There is a certain degree of sameness to this issue that did leave me a little bored, as while it is nice to see Devin Grayson keeping this book very much in the spirit that Chuck Dixon created, part of me does find myself wishing she would shake things up a little more. Now yes she has effectively shattered the corruption subplot in the Bludhaven police force, and this issue she kills off Dudley Soames which I'll concede is a fairly bold move. However, several of the plots feels a bit tame, as while I like the idea of Nightwing acting as a baby-sitter to a new, inexperienced costumed crime-fighter, the truth of the matter is this idea needs something to drive it forward, as right now it's just an interesting background detail. As for the new energy drink that looks to be generating highly aggressive behavior, I have to say that it's a little early to say too much about the idea, but I do like the idea that Dick looks to be blissfully unaware of the danger he's putting himself in on th Read Full Review

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