In conclusion, not much to add that I haven’t already said, except go out and buy this book and the previous books that lead up to this. I am excited for the next issue as nightwing will be teaming up with Superman. Read Full Review

All in all, Nightwing #8 is a fulfilling, if inevitable, conclusion to a compelling arc. Equally successful in both art and script, Tim Seeley and Javier Fernandez work within a tried-and-tested framework to produce a memorable finale to Nightwing's triumphant "Rebirth." Read Full Review

The Rise of the Raptor arc seems done for now, which means that Nightwing is probably off to a new adventure next issue. Which is ok, the character's immediate future seems to be in good hands with Seely. Read Full Review

With the end of this arc, Seeley has successfully introduced a new and interesting Nightwing villain, a feat no one has accomplished for many years, especially if one dismisses Blockbuster as a retread from other heroes. The loss of Grayson of Spyral for the more familiar Nightwing is a minor tragedy, but Seeley seems determined to do new and unique things with the character, resisting the urge to walk in paths worn well by Chuck Dixon and others. Read Full Review

As with so many Rebirth titles, Nightwing continues to focus on character and relationships. Bruce ends up being just as important as Dick to this story, and seeing Bruce and Dick reach a new level of trust should bring a smile to your face. Time to face facts. Batman is human after all, and a more interesting character for it. Read Full Review

While Rise of Raptor didn't have the smoothest of landings, it showed Nightwing is a definite player in the DC Rebirth line. I'm looking forward to seeing where Seeley takes the title next. Read Full Review

Nightwing has been remarkably strong since its relaunch, and this is a fitting end to the first arc. If Seeley is setting out to give Dick a great rogues gallery, then Raptor is a good start. The sympathetic backstory make him a far more compelling character than he could have been, and I appreciate that Seeley didn't cop out and make him misunderstood or apologetic. Nightwing is truly back in fine form. Now bring on Superman, Bldhaven, and whatever the future holds. Read Full Review

Nightwing pulls together a lot of plot threads that began when the title rebooted. The prior issues were fairly mediocre, but at least led to this satisfying conclusion. Read Full Review

"Rise of Raptor" reaches its a conclusion in an issue that, while perfectly competent and well-executed, still feels like a bit of a letdown. Read Full Review

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As a fight against a supervillain, the issue is solid. It's entertaining, the action is really well done, and the stakes are legit. There are few things I love more in comics than some solid Bruce/Dick bromanship. And while I like some of the ideas behind Raptor, the character just didn't click for me. Read Full Review

This ending is a bit lackluster, but we do get some decently touching scenes out of our hero and a pretty kick ass fight.  Ultimately though, this story arc wasn't great and Raptor's motivations were a little underwhelming for all the buildup we got, but I was at least happy that I enjoyed the art for the most part. Read Full Review

Excellent!!

Great issue. Neatly resolved and adds character to the history of Dick's mother.

Quality issue of Nightwing that reflects why he is one of the more beloved characters from DC. The interaction between Bruce, Raptor, and Dick creates amazing backstory, along with fantastic fight scenes. Great comic with this being on the best issues yet.

This two issue arc was very well done. I really hope that we aren't done with Raptor yet. This is a very emotional issue that really shows who Dick Grayson is as a person. Its probably the best story this series has produced so far.

while it's interesting that they are giving more history of Dick Grayson's backstory with the circus . . . . i really feel this book would greatly benefit from being released monthly rather than bi-monthly. . . . . . . it just feels like there are kinks and wrinkles in the story that need to be smoothed out. and under the rushed release schedule it just doesn't have the quality control it needs! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . this being said i really loved the set-up in last issue of Raptor capturing Batman publicly while he was in his secret identity of Bruce Wayne. . . . . the dialog between Bruce and Raptor was really well done. and Raptor's death-trap for Bruce was not only ironic, but it was PURE CRAZY ! ! ! ! ! . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Seely's handling of dialog taken from 'Batman Year-One' and flipping it was PERFECT!!!! . . . . . there was also a LOT of great action in Nightwing's rescue of Bruce. . . . . . Bruce gets an awesome 'James Bond' moment, proving that he is a true escape artist. . . . . . . and the issue ends on a very satisfying moment between Bruce and Nightwing. . . . . . . . . i want to rate the issue even higher, but there were a few momenst in the action that were a bit difficult to fully tell what was going on. . . . . but still a GREAT issue! more