Nightwing #87

Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Bruno Redondo Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: December 22, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 20 User Reviews: 86
9.4Critic Rating
8.4User Rating

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This special Nightwing issue is ONE CONTINUOUS IMAGE! That's right-if you placed every page next to each other, you'll have one poster image with this story! Now that billionaire Dick Grayson has publicly dedicated his funds to save Blüdhaven, he's a wanted man-and that's why he finds hired killers breaking in to steal his dog, Haley!

  • 10
    ComicBook.com - Adam Barnhardt Dec 22, 2021

    Combine a book full of double-page splashes with Taylor's excellent script"with plenty of holiday warmth, nonetheless"and you have a great comic book issue at hand. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Black Nerd Problems - Morgan Hampton Dec 28, 2021

    Go buy this book! Even if you don't read this series. This is a masterclass of storytelling. Read Full Review

  • 10
    COMICON - Scott Redmond Dec 22, 2021

    'Nightwing' #87 is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that every single comic book fan needs to pick up and read for themselves. Every bit of love and dedication for this character and world is clear within the pages of this artistic masterpiece that will most certainly be talked about for years to come. Read Full Review

  • 10
    AIPT - David Brooke Dec 21, 2021

    Nightwing #87 is an incredible visual feast that reminds us why comic books are one of the best storytelling formats. It stretches the imagination with clever use of every page, never skimps on details, and makes you care greatly as an innocent dog is snatched. This isn't just a great comic, but a work of ingenuity and art that'll stand the test of time. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Dec 21, 2021

    Nightwing has been a great read all year and this might be the signature issue this creative team will be known for over the years to come. Tremendously entertaining as always, this was a great way to wrap 2021 for Nightwing. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Dec 25, 2021

    This issue is nothing short of a triumph in comic book artistry. The amount of skill, effort and attention to detail on display is nothing short of masterful. Hopefully this work by Bruno Redondo is hailed for years to come. Read Full Review

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William J. Jackson Dec 21, 2021

    Nightwing #87 is an enjoyable ride back into Bludhaven after a rather tedious romp back in Gotham. This issue epitomizes what the new creative team is about: great art, humor, well-rounded characterizations, and solid storytelling. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Dec 23, 2021

    Nightwing #87 is a masterpiece of storytelling. Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adrian Lucas, and everyone who worked on this comic book have to be applauded for telling such a compelling story in a unique way. Beyond the hook of a continuous spread image the story in Nightwing #87 does a great job being a jumping on point to summarize what makes Dick Grayson a great character. This is a must have for any comic book fan. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - Steve J Ray Dec 21, 2021

    If you haven't been reading this title, run (don't walk) to your nearest bookseller/comic shop, or whiz over to your favorite online retailer and order Nightwing: Leaping Into The Light, which collects issues #78-83 of this stellar run. You won't be sorry. While you're there pick up several copies of this issue because you'll be looking at them so much that you'll definitely need spares. Read Full Review

  • 9.7
    The Super Powered Fancast - Timala Elliott Dec 22, 2021

    I can't say enough good thing about this ambitious project. It was perfectly done. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Dec 22, 2021

    The sort of experimentation in Nightwing #87 breaks up the monotony of a long-running series without necessarily upstaging the story. One of the single most memorable issues of Marvel's G.I. Joe had Lara Hama delivering a story entirely without dialogue...and it didn't detract from the overall rhythm of the series. Nightwing #87's "Get Grayson" does the same. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Dec 21, 2021

    It's a fast read, sure, but it's one that almost immediately calls for a re-read as soon as you're done. Read Full Review

  • 9.3
    Major Spoilers - Stephen Schleicher Dec 22, 2021

    Ultimately a tale on what matters most to the hero, utilizing the medium in a way we don't get to see often enough. Buy three copies! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Watch - Aaron Kleinman Dec 21, 2021

    Nighting#87 was the perfect issue to cap off the year with. It's fun, it's bright, it's a must read for anyone who claims to be a fan of comics. The creative team swung for the fences, broke the bat, and knocked it out of the park. It's the first time in a long time where I truly felt a child-like sense of wonder reading a comic. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Dec 21, 2021

    Would I want this style or technique every time? Absolutely not. The overall progression of the narrative would go nowhere. However, if the creative team deems specific action sequences as that valuable to the comic, then so be it. Nevertheless, I dont see the need for Taylor and Redondo to have centered in on this specific element for the series for anything other than something unique and different. Ultimately, NIGHTWING #87 was charming and fun and everyone should give it a look especially from a digital angle. Let me know what you think, Merry Christmas, and God Bless! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    GWW - Brian Villar Dec 21, 2021

    The issue overall is amazingly presented and brings a cleaver to take that keeps Nightwing a step above the other DC titles. Taylor and Redondo's unison in storytelling allowed these fun ideas to play out to be one of their best issues. Read Full Review

  • 8.6
    Monkeys Fighting Robots - Zac Owens Dec 21, 2021

    DC Comics' NIGHTWING #87 is fresh and brilliant. With their "one uninterrupted image" approach, this creative team could have made this issue seem empty and gimmicky. But instead, they bring just the right amount of story and emotion to an action-filled race across the page. It's fun and truly, truly impressive. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Weird Science - Jim Werner Dec 21, 2021

    Nightwing #87 is all about the art, and while some may look at it as a gimmick, I liked it.  Tom Taylor sets up the stakes, and Bruno Redondo goes from there.  I wouldn't say it's an essential issue, but fans of this run will undoubtedly enjoy it. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Batman-News - Michael Escalante Dec 21, 2021

    Nightwing #87 makes a name for itself due to the sheer amount of technical prowess in the art courtesy of Bruno Redondo. Tom Taylor's script sets up a simple premise that allows Redondo to showcase his abilities and largely stays out of his way beyond that. The small narrative scale proves a little irksome, but fans of the series will love getting an even better sense of Bldhaven and its civilians, as well as seeing Dick save his puppy from mobsters with guns and top hats. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Bleeding Cool - Hannibal Tabu Jan 2, 2022

    True, this done-in-one doesn't address the core about the threat to Nightwing's life, but it takes you on a self-contained thrill ride that will continue to engage you past the first loop de loop. This is as good of a mission statement for this overarching storyline as anything else, and you don't wanna miss one thrilling second. Read Full Review

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