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Nightwing #134
| Writer | Dan Watters |
| Artist | V Ken Marion |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
In the heart of the Cirque du Sin, a carnival game is played for the souls of Blüdhaven's children. But whether Nightwing wins or loses, the outcome of this game will have repercussions for his city forever.
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Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Jan 21, 2026Watters drives "Cirque du Sin toward its finale with a bold, ensemble-driven chapter that balances Nightwing's personal descent into the circus with chaos spilling across Bldhaven. V Ken Marion and Veronica Gandini elevate the spectacle, making this feel like a blockbuster issue rather than a simple stepping stone. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jan 21, 2026. The dark visuals of this issue make for a nice contrast with the more action-packed segments, and it's interesting that this ties in so heavily with the 5th dimension stuff that Tom Taylor debuted with Nite-Mite. The concept is so often used with more comic elements in the Superman books that it's pretty rare to see it used for horror, like it was very effectively during the Emperor Joker story long ago. This has been set up nightly for a big conclusion. Read Full Review
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9.0
COMICON - Scott Redmond
Jan 29, 2026Everything is on the line as Nightwing takes the fight straight to his biggest enemy, and massive sacrifices are made in the process. A darkly rich story from this creative team that puts the hero in the tightest of spots and doesn’t let up. Read Full Review
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8.8
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Jan 24, 2026Nightwing leaps into the heart of darkness covering Bludhaven in this explosive issue. Watters ' writing delves into the building rage of a city's last hope. Marion and Gandini provide a horror aspect to the art as the stakes continuously rise. The series never misses its' mark. Check it out! Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - James Attias
Jan 21, 2026Nightwing #134 is really building up the tension for a grand pay off, I can't wait to see what comes next, will the city ever be the same again? Until next time boy and girl wonders! Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Clique - Gabe Foster
Jan 21, 2026As expected, I am excited to see where this goes and how this is wrapping up in the final issue of this story arc next month, with the returning Dexter Soy doing interiors for one last time. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jan 23, 2026Nightwing #134 is a big test for Dick Grayson using his status as a veteran superhero to maintain his cool against everything Zanni throws his way. Read Full Review
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6.5
AIPT - Michael Guerrero
Jan 21, 2026Overall, Nightwing #134 is a solid issue that largely overcomes its obstacles. While the conflict between Nightwing and Zanni has been building for some time, this chapter does much of the heavy lifting in establishing just how different a threat Zanni is compared to Nightwing's usual foes. At times, the issue can feel a bit confusing and hard to follow, but it remains engaging and succeeds in keeping the reader curious. As this arc moves toward its conclusion, readers will want to stay tuned to see how everything ultimately comes together. Read Full Review
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5.0
The Batman Universe - Ian Miller
Jan 21, 2026Though Watters has some fun ideas, and V Ken Marion does a splendidly 90s job with the visuals, the overall effect of the story is too thin and worn. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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8.5
Even though the art isn't as good as Dexter Soy, the pacing, and writing for Nightwing, Oracle and Martian Manhunter is solid. I just realize that this is one of the first few times Dick Grayson talks to Martian Manhunter
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8.0
I like the art, but I think Soy's was better for what they were trying to do with this arc.
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2.0
"Some things are just a bad idea" the perfect quote from the issue which defines the entire mess of a story Dan Water has written his whole run. Great art but this story is so awful that I have to drop this after the next issue's conclusion for my own sanity. Nightwing deserves so much better than this.
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