I feel as though you already know my conclusion. Get this book. Get all of this series. Wait for the trades, or collect them as they come. Do anything you can to read this book. I wish my excitement and love could come across even stronger on paper (“paper”), but it really can't. Bless this creative team. Read Full Review

Nightwing #18 is a blast. The dialogue, pacing, and artwork are all on-point. Read Full Review

Seeley and team continue to outdo themselves with issue #18 and are keeping me on board for whatever happens next. This issue is a great testament to Dick and Damian's relationship, and I think we are likely to see more of that in the coming issues. I think the action combined with the fun team up of these two iconic characters will pull in readers and make them stay for more. At least, that's what happened with me, barring my bias for Nightwing. Read Full Review

NIGHTWING #18 has some great moments by the supporting cast, which is a credit to the writing of Tim Seeley, however, he seems to have fallen into a familiar trend in the way he ends his issues. Other than that, a great continuation of the "Nightwing Must Die" story arc. Artwork by Javier Fernandez and Minkyu Jung is sharp and specific to each character. Read Full Review

Nightwing #18 delivered a well-paced story with some new developments that create greater interest for future issues in this series. Tim Seeley once again showed what makes the dynamic between Nightwing and Robin special. At the same time, Seeley is able to up the impact of the story by having a big reveal in the final page that'll get Batman fans excited for what comes next. Read Full Review

The greatest pleasures of Nightwing #18 are going to be found by those who've been reading Batman for the last decade, the ones who obsessively broke down the clues of Morrison's run on the character and have spent years defending "Batman RIP." For those who haven't followed the meta-story that's been going on since "Son of Batman," the final reveal may not hit as hard and the overwhelming sense of dread building through this storyline may not have the kick it needs to propel it forward, but it's a triumphant salute to one of the best Batman storylines of the modern era and a tribute to Morrison's desires to see his best ideas continue to appear in canon. Read Full Review

A sinister cameo from another Morrison-era Batman villain only makes this issue more enticing"Tim Seeley and the team have done it again. The darkening of this arc after the brighter hues of the recent Bludhaven storyline showcase another aspect of this creative team and further make the case for Nightwing to be considered one of the stronger and most consistent DC Rebirth titles. Read Full Review

Just as it seemed the Nightwing Must Die arc was winding down, Seeley sends a major curve ball with the shocking reappearance of another acclaimed addition to the Batman Rogues. This arrival is pretty exciting and I'm really looking forward to seeing where Seeley takes this arc next. Read Full Review

With perfect pacing, awesome art and terrific chemistry, Nightwing #18 reigns supreme here. There's so much going on in this title, but it never feels daunting or overwhelming. It's just enthralling and entertaining. Overall, it's another cracker from Seeley and co. Read Full Review

Fans of Grant Morrison's Bat-run will find a lot to love here as Dick and Damian team up to face Professor Pyg and some Dollotrons in order to save Dick's girlfriend Shawn. The past and present Robins had an immediately engrossing dynamic within Morrison's Batman and Robin, and Tim Seeley retains the playfulness and snark that's been part of that since the start. Read Full Review

Nightwing Must Die continues with its fatalistic storyline, putting everyone in danger at one time or another. With one problem down, another one looms and a bigger player is introduced for the rest of the story. Read Full Review

Overall this a different kind of Bat Family book. It's grimey and dirty and about Dick's self discovery and where he belongs . It is the Dick's relationships that make him a more interesting character that most as he is still coming into his own even though he has been doing this for a while. It is a fun book even though not for everyone. Read Full Review

This is a very solid read, but we're hoping that next issue's ending isn't simply another variation of this cliffhanger. Read Full Review

Overall this was an action packed issue, however, after reading it all, it still feels like a filler issue. We don't really accomplish anything here and just find out that the bad guy wasn't the big bad, just another in the line to the top. Read Full Review

There is great chemistry between Dick and Damian, hearkening back to their time as Batman and Robin. It will be interesting to see how his relationship with Shawn will develop. Read Full Review

While this issue won't wow you with its content, it still has Minkyu Jung stepping in halfway through the story to make you start paying attention........... because goddamn do I hate the art at the beginning of the issue.  Really though, we get a big fight and a decent cliffhanger that actually gets me a bit interested in this story, but besides that, there really isn't much to write home about. Read Full Review

This arc has been getting worse with each issue, and I hope that the next issue is able to build on the momentum of the awesome ending and provide a worthwhile conclusion. Javier Fernandez is very much the wrong artist for the title, which has been demonstrated with the arc's lacking art. Read Full Review

There's nothing inherently wrong with this issue, and there's nothing particularly great about it either. Some individual moments are particularly strong and it's never outright boring, but it does feel like the arc has hit a lull. There are some good action bits, some enjoyable weirdness, and a genuinely moving subplot, so while this may not be Nightwing at its best it's entirely serviceable. Frankly, I just wish it had gone full-Morrison and been weirder. Read Full Review

SCORE: 7.1