Nightwing #88 is a masterclass in visual ideas you won't be able to look away from. It's an action-packed superhero comic filled with intrigue and great character moments, in a realistic setting. Nightwing is a polished and exciting thriller that's outstanding on almost every level. Read Full Review

All Nightwing fans are on this ride. You should be too! Buy this book and collect the back issues as well. Issue #87 was a work of art! Nightwing #88 is a work from the heart! The alternate cover says it all! This is THE BEST COMIC on the market today! Read Full Review

Im fine being totally repetitive here theres not a better title from any company thats touching Nightwing right now. Its the one book you have to get every month and it never fails. Read Full Review

Nightwing #88 is a perfect issue in a perfect series run by this team thus far. Read Full Review

Nightwing #88 was an issue with a lot of heart. Read Full Review

This series is firing on all thrusters, and I'm glad to be caught in its wake. Read Full Review

Taylor crafts an action-packed adventure that delivers some much appreciated surprises. Read Full Review

It's Nighwing and his amazing friends as one of DC Comics' best titles continues doing what it does best, as the creators pour their entire hearts onto the page every single time. This is a book not just for fans of Nightwing or the rest of the Bat-family, but for those that are fans of the DC Universe and the deep strong character relationships it has long been known for. Read Full Review

While the stakes are high, this is a really funny issue with a lot of great character beats"which makes it all the more disturbing when Heartless shows up again at the end of the issue, claiming another heart and making clear that Blockbuster is not the scariest thing in Bludhaven. Easily one of the books I look forward to the most each month from DC. Read Full Review

Nightwing #88 does a great job telling a complete story in a single issue. Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo bring the focus back to Bludhaven and Dick Grayson's new mission with the Alfred Pennyworth foundation. In the process we get a lot of great character work as we see how important both the Batman and Titans Family are to Dick Grayson's life. With all of that and the developments around Blockbuster and Heartless it'll be very interesting to see where Taylor and Redondo take Nightwing next. Read Full Review

This issue finally gets back down to business and it's a wonderful showcase of everything this comic is doing so well, from great characters to interesting stories to the best and most vibrant art in comics. Read Full Review

DC Comics' NIGHTWING #88 is so freaking fun. It's heartwarming, action-packed, and full of great laughs. If you love Nightwing and you love Dick Grayson, you'll love this series. Read Full Review

It's only a few issues in for this run, but (crossover notwithstanding), this is already turning into a definitive run for the erstwhile boy wonder. Strap in; it's one heck of a ride. Read Full Review

Nightwing #88 is a quick-moving issue that shows how much Dick is loved, but the Titans (and more) showing up to save the day may do more harm than good down the line.  The art is fantastic, and I liked the interactions, but Dick needs to stand on his own more in this book as we advance. Read Full Review

Nightwing continues to stand apart from the crowd with its vibrant art and vibrant characters. It's proof that not all superhero stories need to be dark or gritty to succeed. It shows that family is all around you. Read Full Review

It's another solid entry in the Taylor and Redondo Nightwing run, with solid writing and solid artwork. My criticisms are closer to observations than anything that prevented me from digging the issue. Happy to see the consistency and looking forward to next issue. Read Full Review

The Gen Z tone dates the issue too much and makes NIGHTWING relatable to the current younger demographic but also takes away from the characteristics that make NIGHTWING who he is. This just feels more like a common tone in Taylor's style right now, which isn't necessarily a bad thing it's just not reflective of the character and more on society and social trends bleeding into the dynamic of the character. Read Full Review

Nightwing #88 is an entertaining issue with an adrenaline shot of action the series has desperately needed. While I appreciate Taylor's scripts ramping up the tension, the constant fan service often defangs situations that should be harder to overcome. A defenseless Dick Grayson with a target on his back is a great premise for an arc. It's a little less compelling when his group of superhero friends keeps showing up. Read Full Review

This remains a great run full of fun character moments and fantastic art, this issue just doesn't work because the threat here feels too small to ruin the reality of the Bat-books by calling in the Titans to save the day. Read Full Review

This series is so enjoyable right now.

The first page alone justifies this score. The rest is just propped up by a narrative that should be shared with disparate communities throughout the world. We can fix our crises. It takes a lot of effort and sometimes people will try to shoot at you but as long as we stand together we can all be Titans. C'mon, it has Wally.

P.S. Please bring back Titans.

I love how this book feels so well connected with the rest of the DC Universe, such a simple story with brilliant execution. Fantastic

I love everything about this comic book, and this issue is just perfect. From the writing to the drawns, every little thing work together in harmony to bring life this brilliant issue. And the Heartless arc make me very curious about what happening next. The best comic book Taylor is writing in the moment.

Once again, an amazing issue!

A consequência é uma edição sensacional.

Once again, a great issue. I hope Taylor would take over the Titans book and write them as well.

I feel like people who again and again express ignorance and disdain for compassion should really get some help for their moral deficiencies. So... like half the people reviewing this comic should get help, if I was being too subtle. I'll name names. This is a really well done issue. First time I've liked the Titans since 2003.

Tom Tayler and Bruno Redondo have made Nightwing one of my favorite characters in the DC Universe.

I really like this due to great art, interesting dialogue and great fights and good chemistry with the Teen Titans

Like its lead character, this issue exudes charm and charisma in spades. It's light-hearted and earnestly optimistic at the same time, serving us a reminder of how much we can achieve with empathy instead of disdain for the poor.

I liked Dick Grayson/Nightwing's return to business in Bludhaven. It was well done. The idea of his bounty on the head is nice and seeing 'Family' come to the rescue is a nice way to show that for this particular character, 'Family' is an expanded and essential notion. But while I like the idea of being shown how important Nightwing is to everyone, I'm one of those who thinks Nightwing can and should be rougher and is certainly able to handle it all without So-and-so intervenes. It is not a question of him being alone but autonomous! he's not just a nice guy, he's a naturally empathetic but unapologetic fighter. I wish Tom Taylor would remember that and show us a Nightwing that can bite! In terms of art, nothing to say, it's over the top. I expect a little more thickness now. more

Always a fun time

Another amazing issue, The Titans here acted more like titans than in their own book. Still nice issue and interested to see where the story leads next.

-2 two for putting fan-service over story in terms of importance, this issue titans next issues are with NEW superman (super-boy) & Flash (Wally). There is an interesting villain Heartless and still every issue brings in other characters, and since they brought these characters they have to include them properly to avoid wasting them in the issue.

By the looks of it next issues will also be like this, but hoping the writer dives deep in story with the character rather then skimming over the story with guest staring characters every other issue.

I really like the first half of this issue. The bit of mystery and tension were fun prior to the action. I even enjoyed the first bit of action.

I was disappointed with (1) the last half/third of the issue and (2) the feeling that we're losing Dick's voice a bit.
(1) Dick was barely in it. The Titans are pretty powerful, so if they're always on call the stakes of the book seem unbalanced. I think it makes sense Babs called them, and Nightwing can't save Dick Grayson without help/shenanigans, but I'd really like to see Nightwing shine in more solo action.
(2) The "revelation" Dick has that he doesn't have to go it alone makes no sense to me considering he's had support this whole run. Also, I'd like to be introduced to characters through Dick. The issue assumes the reader knows the Titans without any inner commentary (Wally, my best friend and the fastest man alive!) or context beyond generic people who care with name drops. Additionally, we still haven't seen Dick's thoughts/feelings about recent events with Babs. I want to see more of Dick's thoughts beyond the grander ponderings presented here. more

I know a lot of people are losing their minds over the "new" suit and the Titans making an appearance but I just can't get over all the cringey dialogue. I'm sure Taylor thinks he's funny but the "jokes" just aren't landing and the "quippy" dialogue is not that quippy. Heartless is pretty annoying, I hope Blockbuster kills him because he's not a good addition to the Nightwing mythos. I also cringed at the "unhoused" term, a few years back "homeless" was the usual term but I guess it's not good enough for the left now.

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Brannon.44 - Jan 18, 2022

Why do you keep reading if you clearly hate it?

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

Because I like Nightwing. As I read Batman through the second half of King's run or through the Tynion run, I'll read this too because the love for the character trumps the dislike for the writer. I also got through the whole Ric ordeal, so if I did that, I'll make it through Taylor's abysmal run too, I just hope it will be as short as possible. But hey, why are you here commenting if you blocked me, since we're in the asking questions business? That seems weird.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

Activists like Taylor want the mush minds that love his writing to believe "the unhoused" are just poor saps crushed by the privileged and could pay rent that month. In fact most are criminals drug addicts and mentally I'll. They belong in prison or for the mentally I'll in institutions getting their meds and some dignity.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

In the last 2 weeks I've had 3 incidents with Taylor's unhoused. The worst was when my neighbor called me at 10 at night terrified because an unhoused was trying her door. I managed to send him in his way. He was incoherent and clearly a mental patient.

SenpaifenixJäger - Jan 18, 2022

They should be grateful that you still read it, for my part I have put it aside for purchase and now I don't even read it for free. They say that there is nothing worse than ignoring something or someone, which is worse than hate because you are still on the lookout, and take your time.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

@fenix: I don't think I'll stick with it for long either, I plan on reading it for a while and at some point drop it, it's just that it seems like it's never going to get better

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

@Ming: I wouldn't be so harsh. I really don't think most of them are criminals. Some of them end up on the streets after some really tragic circumstances. For example,I used to know a university teacher who ended up on the streets. The guy wasn't a criminal by any means, it's just that some bad stuff happened to him and he lost all he had. There was another guy I knew who also was a pretty smart guy but one of his parents died in the national revolution against the communists and he also lost it

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

So no, I don't agree with your assertion about them. Yes, some of them are mentally ill. The fact that they live in the streets and not being taken care of is a failure on the state's part. And all over the world this is a problem that states ignore. I agree that we need to do better by them, I just hate this language control where lefties change the meaning of the words to suit their worldview.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

"Unhoused" instead of "homeless" implies people should be given houses. I mean, I also think that houses should be way more affordable than they are today when it's getting harder and harder to buy a house no matter how much you work your ass, but the whole "the state should house people" while seems nice in theory, it hasn't worked so well, history has shown. So in a way I even agree with some of Taylor's points, I just don't agree with his obsession about language and the way he goes about it.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

I understand what you're saying Merlyn but where I am it's getting quite serious. The mentally I'll belong in facilities that can look after them and restore their dignity. The criminals belong in prison where they cant harm others. The ones that just hit hard times and couldnt pay rent are the minority here. Some are saying it's gone beyond fixing at all.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

As for the lefts penchant for euphemisms look no further than "restorative justice" or "equity". Sound lovely and totally empty of any value to anyone.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

It's not that black and white regarding the mentally ill. Most of them don't need to be locked in asylums, they just need some period of hospitalization where they're given treatment and they can get put back on their feet. I have a lot of people close to me who have gone through mental trauma and most of them got better after short hospitalizations.Only the absolute worst cases, those who are endangering themselves and others or those who aren't looked up by anyone need to be permanently locked

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

Maybe I understood you wrong but I don't know what you really mean by "facilities". I got the impression you were talking about mental asylums and, like I said, most people don't need to go there, only the most extreme and dangerous cases. The rest of them just need some period of hospitalization. I don't know what's the situation regarding this in the USA but in Europe most people are given free treatment for a limited number of days even if they don't have insurance.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

Usually it's not enough but better than nothing, I guess. As for the criminals, I agree, although putting myself in their shoes I can see why they resort to criminality. I mean, they're homeless, for some of them prison may even be an upgrade. The dangerous ones that can harm others belong in prison for sure.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

Btw Ming, you have a new follower, I don't know if you've noticed. :)

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

Yeah Merlyn I saw the alert. Not sure what the princess intends to accomplish with following me as I wont be responding to any of his posts.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

Yes when I say facility I mean what's appropriate for the affliction. They deserve compassion and dignity. But letting things metastasize where conditions are now dangerous helps no one.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

I have an acquaintance that has bi polar. She went off the rails. They'd put her in hospital for a days she'd get out then start again. Finally the medication started to work. Shes get herself into shape again and making some progress. However she still cant really function like she used to. Euphemisms like unhoused wont help her though.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

I hope she gets better. I also have people close to me who have gotten through mental problems. If they have proper support from family and friends and they get their medication (this is very important, some of them refuse to take their medication and that's not doing them any good) they can get much better. Obviously no one is ever going to be the same after a mental trauma episode, but they can still be highly functional, they just need help at the right time, treatment and compassion.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 18, 2022

Her problem in the past was that the medication would make her feel "normal" she'd stay out of trouble and then shed stop taking it thinking shes well enough to. Only now is she understanding that she cant stop taking it. She has adult children that have been helping her.

Merlyn - Jan 18, 2022

Yeah, that happens more often that it should, I've seen these types of situations.

Batman Jones - Jan 20, 2022

Have you written a single review in the last two years that didn’t include the word “cringey?” Might I suggest a new word of the day calendar?

Merlyn - Jan 20, 2022

Hey, you said if I stay away from your reviews, you'll stay out of mine. I've kept my end of the bargain, why aren't you doing the same? Please stick to your word. Thank you very much!

Mingthemerciless - Jan 20, 2022

Or you could ignore Merlyns reviews just like we ignore yours jonesy. What's easier?

Psycamorean - Jan 20, 2022

I think you guys are confusing Batman Jones with The Batman.

Merlyn - Jan 20, 2022

No, I'm not, I've had a discussion with Batman Jones a pretty long time ago where he asked me never to comment on his reviews because he'll do the same and I accepted. Seems he is breaking his own word.

Psycamorean - Jan 20, 2022

Oh, it must be really common that people want to dissociate with you.

Merlyn - Jan 20, 2022

Remember that yellow card? It's turning red now.

Psycamorean - Jan 20, 2022

I don't know what that means because I'm an American, and therefore don't pay attention to shitty sports like soccer.

Merlyn - Jan 20, 2022

It's called football, it's really great, and it means that if you keep doing what you are trying to do ever since I've unblocked you I'm going to have to undo that.

Psycamorean - Jan 20, 2022

I'm not trying to do anything, you just need to lighten up. I know soccer fans are known to be angry and violent, but you can be the exception that makes the rule.

The Brave and the Bald - Jan 21, 2022

I believe soccer is the sport where players are known to fake being hurt in order to draw attention to themselves. I wonder how that's applicable here.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 21, 2022

Up the hammers Merlyn.

Merlyn - Jan 21, 2022

The Brave and the Bald is blocked. He is actually MeAmor with a new account and he's a troll who is trying to stir shit up. No need of that. @Ming: YNWA!

Psycamorean - Jan 21, 2022

That was not Meamor.

Merlyn - Jan 21, 2022

Yes he was and I see you're indulging his lunacy where he implies he was "threatened" when that's actually a West Ham slogan and he knows it. I would thread lightly if I were you because I've given you way more chances than you deserve and I think I'm out of patience.

Psycamorean - Jan 21, 2022

No he wasn't. I know who he is. And dude, shut the fuck up. You're more sensitive than a raw nerve. Holy shit. Fuck your patience. Don't talk down to me like it's some honor to be able to see your insipid takes. I'm not walking on eggshells for the sake of your emotional stability. How the fuck you manage to survive the outside world is a miracle I do want to witness, but that's all you're worth.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 21, 2022

LOL...."you're sensitive"..."dont talk down to me". Or the princess will follow us more? Merlyn you're doing something right.

Merlyn - Jan 21, 2022

Ok, that's enough of that. Nobody can accuse me I didn't try.

Merlyn - Jan 21, 2022

@Ming: I really don't want any more of... this. They sent Dan several emails to complain about me and now they're at it again. I know what they're trying to do and I've tried to be reasonable but they're trying to goad me into arguing with them so I can get kicked out. No thank you.

Merlyn - Jan 21, 2022

And I really don't get why you would follow someone if you think they have "insipid takes". I mean, I know why he's doing it but I'm just saying, you have to be dumb to not see his purpose here.

Mingthemerciless - Jan 21, 2022

I ll tell you what hes trying to do by following us Merlyn. He believes that eventually he will catch a sentence or a post that he can go to admin with and cry "phobe" or "bigot" or "insurrectionist" or whatever lefty sobriquet and then get us removed. You should see by now hes a very damaged individual and he seethes at you. His agenda is revenge driven and troll buddies he has here are part of trying to bait and insult you to get the "evidence"he thinks he will need. Hes a very ugly individual

M. eAmor - Jan 22, 2022

Chill already, all of you.

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Regardless of the bad jokes and stupid things where rich people make him sick, surely out of envy. Taylor has time and time again transformed Dick into a damsel in distress, all frail. I miss the independent Nightwing, strong, not now she is just a babe, a MarySue who needs to be rescued over and over again by all the layers on earth. But this is the Nightwing they want now, weak, in a horrible mood and with little logic, that's not counting the nefarious new sister.