The final issue of the "Nightwing Must Die" arcis a brilliant read, with a deep and meaningful plotline that brings out the most in Nightwing and all the supporting characters. The Fernandez' artwork is stunning, Damian Wayne's dialogue is the best it's ever been. Read Full Review

This is what Tim Seeley nails. He has helped move their relationship from Mentor/Brother to Friend/Confidant. It is really quite amazing. It is believable because it is so relatable. More than anything this is what I have been missing from Bat-Family comics... the feeling of family. We know that some day Damian will surpass Dick, if he hasn't already, and will be the heir to the Mantle of the Bat; but now it doesn't seem like there will be any challenge for it. Read Full Review

Writer Tim Seeley delivers a thrilling conclusion the "Nightwing Must Die" story arc. Dr. Hurt has our hero trapped in a mental spell -- forcing him to relive a traumatic experience. Artist Javier Fernandez and colorist Chris Sotomayor add an extra layer of interest to the story for how visually appealing it is. Major downside it the choice to have Shawn not be pregnant. Overall, a solid Nightwing comic and the end to an entertaining arc. Read Full Review

Overall, I really enjoyed the issue. I liked the focus on Dick and Damian, as well as their conversation where they address what they mean to each other. Shawn is given a spotlight too, and her conversation with Deathwing highlighted how much her character has progressed. The issue was a satisfying conclusion to the Dr. Hurt arc, and the emphasis on Dick and Damian's relationship was extremely well done. Read Full Review

Nightwing #20 does a fantastic job concluding the "Nightwing Must Die" arc in a satisfying way. Though we get to see Nightwing and company overcome the threat posed by Doctor Hurt and Professor Pyg it is not done cleanly. The damage caused by these latest events leave the door open for some interesting plot points for Tim Seeley to follow up with. How that is done only creates further excitement around one of DC Comics best ongoing comic books. Read Full Review

The arc ends successfully, with a good byproduct of some evolution in Robin and Nightwing's relationship. The duo cleans up nice and its always nice to see how the deal with each other and the task at hand. Read Full Review

This is one of my favorite Nightwing arcs that I had the pleasure of reading, and I have no problem admitting that I love it because Nightwing Must Die continues my favorite Batman story ever. Unfortunately, it didn't tie up many loose ends that it started in the previous issues. Though it lacks closure, it does show the strength of Nightwing, and leaves you wanting more. Read Full Review

While this arc has had it's shaky moments here and there this final chapter does deliver a solid message. Tim Seeley really defines what Robin is in comparison to Batman in this issue. Read Full Review

Nightwing has been a remarkably consistent title since the beginning. It has skirted greatness and has never been anything less than entertaining. Reaching the end of “Nightwing Must Die!”, the title once more approaches greatness. The characters are great, the dialogue is winning, and the artistic talent is top-notch. I'm loving Nightwing, plain and simple. Read Full Review

Will Nightwing's experiences in Bludhaven fundamentally reshape his character? He dealt with the possibility of being a father, redefining himself apart from past tragedies, and embraced his legacy. Now, his world is getting a lot more expansive and his role in it will be important. He's helping the Bird's of Prey track down Blackbird, and the Lazarus Contract is just around the corner. Seeley was playing with a fine line between confusing or imaginative in this issue, in the end, the layers of complexity hindered it from being awesome. There's also been a specific tone set for Nightwing for this entire arc that worked decently well, but I'm looking forward to a change of pace. Tim is a great writer and I'm excited for what will come next. Read Full Review

It's a little disappointing that the battle with Dr. Hurt wasn't the epic confrontation that it could have been, but this issue hits its emotional marks. Read Full Review

Seeley understands the importance of going out on a high note however as the arc has some nice payoffs to both subplots. At least one will continue to be a significant aspect of the title. And hopefully it's not too long before we see Nightwing and Robin teaming up again. Read Full Review

The artwork is good and the final scene is touching, but otherwise this is a disappointing ending to an arc that has gone up and down quality-wise. Read Full Review

Our "Nightwing Must Die" arc comes to an end with this issue and really.......... nothing is ever properly explained and everything seems to be rushed to a conclusion that is disappointing as hell for everything that was thrown at us in this arc.  Where I usually hate the art in this book though, I found myself actually enjoying it and at this point in my Nightwing reads, I'll take any win I can get because it's certainly not coming from the stories. Read Full Review

Overall this was a letdown from the recent quality of the Nightwing title and probably should have been condensed down " like so many stories in modern Big Two comics the need to stretch the story out didn't serve it well. That said, I definitely am looking forward to the next issue and arc. This creative team is strong and can handle a small bump in the road. Read Full Review

This issue was a bit more odd compared to other Nightwing issues, but I still enjoyed to teamup between him and Robin. It did a great insight into the psyche of Dick, as well as establishing some future problems in his life.

Seeley does a nice job of ending the story and closing the plot points. The art, with its creepy and melancholic vibe, goes well with the story. My only complain is that Doctor Hurt seemed unexplored and felt tack on.

There's a person scoring 1.0 in every issue. I don't know if he has a hate vendetta against Dick Grayson or Seeley, but it destroys the purpose of user reviews when one angry person can destroy the truthfulness of the score. Please don't mind him, and CBRU please find measures against score abuses like this. Thank you.

Liked how the pregnancy issue was resolved. Great character moments for Shawn, Dick and Damian, but the conclusion with Hurt and Deathwing left me going 'Huh?'

SCORE: 7.2

This arc left a lot to be desired but the heart to heart between Dick and Damion made it all worth it. I really hope to see more of that during the upcoming Lazarus Contract crossover!