Nightwing #9 continues to showcase Tim Seeley’s incredible understanding of Dick Grayson, what makes him special to the other characters in the DCU, and what makes him special to us, the reader. Even more impressive is Seeley’s characterization of Superman, and his ability to bring hope to the people around him. This issue is filled with touching moments, funny moments, awesome action scenes, and of the coolest splash pages this year. For those of you who are interested in the greater DC Rebirth storyline, this issue also includes a few more clues that might calm your appetite. And finally, for all the Chuck Dixon fans out there, this issue also sets up Dick’s trip down to Bludhaven! Read Full Review

The issue ends with Nightwing heading off with Batman, requesting to visit the realBludhaven. I am immensely excited to see what adventures lie ahead for our hero in Bludhaven. Seeley really understandswhatNightwing fans love about the character, between his personality and his setting. As Rebirth continues, Seeley will provide fans with what they desire, but add new and interesting spins on the character. This issue is a definite must-read for any Nightwing fans or fansof hisfriendship with Superman. Read Full Review

Stories set in the dream world are fickle things, but Seely pulls it off well connecting the beats to the character development and a deeper meaning that ties back to the pre-New 52 era. Superman is infectiously happy and we're reminded Nightwing's goodness is a big part of who he is — making this issue have purpose. Read Full Review

While this issue is only a one-shot, it's fun as hell for what it is and gives me hope that the Nightwing series can be something that I can finally get behind.  We get a great team-up, excellent art and an ending that will leave a continued feeling of hope that I look forward to reading all about in this series and others.  Go check this out because it's something that you won't want to miss. Read Full Review

Nightwing #9 is a great one-shot story that helps reconnect our hero with Superman. Tim Seeley does an excellent job using Superman to highlight what makes Nightwing a special character within the DC Universe. And Dr. Destiny was a great opponent to enhance Superman's involvement while also tackling some of the loss Nightwing has suffered in his life recently. If you haven't picked up this series I highly recommend picking up Nightwing #9. This is a great launching off point for new readers to start with. Read Full Review

The latest issue ofNighwing is a real treat for people hoping for a fun Superman/Nightwing team-up. Not even the inclusion of Superman's awkward continuity baggage can drag this issue down. Read Full Review

This was a fun one off issue that delves deeper into the core of Grayson's character and did an admirable job at setting up what may be the next chapter of Dick's life. It looks like he may be going to Bldhaven for the first time. Read Full Review

Nightwing's rebirth has been anything but smooth thus far, and Seeley uses the subconscious setup to really flesh out the character's long running fears and anxieties. What really makes the issue shine, however, is how Seeley gets him past these hang-ups, using the ever optimistic Superman as a way of reminding Dick of the impact his good and hopeful nature has on the DC Universe at large. Read Full Review

After the Better Than Batman arc, Seeley needed a cool down issue before establishing Nightwing's next big challenge. This was an easy read that further solidified Nightwing's status in any DC Universe. Read Full Review

Nightwing takes a month off from the arc it was building and sacrificed an issue for the transition of Nightwing to familiar places. And that's enough, I'm still excited to see Nightwing's progression and maturation with this creative team. Read Full Review

The story creates a rationale for Nightwing to return to Bludhaven, which may be the most lasting impactNightwing#9 has on the character. But the story's positive message about support and grief may last a lot longer with certain readers.The issue itself carries a positive message, but is ultimately not essential. Read Full Review

I have all the faith in the world that Seeley has a good story in mind, but this reeks of some kind of stunt by DC. Don't have anything in mind for Nightwing to do? Lets put him back in his blue costume and send him back to Bludhaven to appease the fans. That always works. Read Full Review

All in all, I personally found this a slightly ham-fisted way to reintroduce Bludhaven and the change in Dick Graysons mind-set seemed a little jarring, but Im probably being a little harsh. Its a course correction long overdue. The reintroduction of Bludhaven as a potential home base for Nightwing would be a fantastic move for the character – I have a lot of faith in the creative team and firmly believe that while this might have been a filler issue, designed to give the regular artists a break, it is still an effective way to open up future changes and evolution for the Nightwing character and title. My favorite Nightwing run is definitely the long Chuck Dixon run where the character was based in Bludhaven almost exclusively, and yet still available for Bat Events – DC are making a smart move if that is where they are trying to reposition the character. Give him a city to watch over. Zero circus analogies, so thats a start, too. Solid issue. Read Full Review

An interesting meeting between two legendary characters, it doesn't go where you'd think it would but it's ultimately satisfying regardless. Superman and Nightwing are two of the most optimistic characters in comics, and a duo that have a long, interesting history between them. Any meeting between the two is at least worth paying attention to, and while this issue never quite achieves greatness, it's comforting in how optimistic it is. Sometimes, that's all you need: genuinely heroic characters and a reminder that things and people can be better. It's a little cheesy, a little corny, and wholly necessary. Read Full Review

With a heart as big as Dick Graysons, the issue unfortunately cant shake some okay artwork and a mediocre villain. Read Full Review

I have enjoyed almost every comic that has contained Superman in Rebirth, with this being no exception. Dick and Clark are a combination I always seem to forget about, but always end up enjoying when they join forces. This is also a great lead up to Bludhaven.

Nice tie in story to bring perspective to Dick's importance to this new 52 verse. Good intro of the Pre New 52 Superman to Nightwing and smooth intro of Bludhaven to this verse. Am eager to see Bludhaven now.

Nightwing and Superman is a team that is often overshadowed but the dynamic between the two characters is a real treat here. The mutual respect that goes without any real conflict just seems so perfect for the group.

i really don't know anything about the character Dr. Destiny, so much of this story i felt lost on. . . . . . i always enjoy seeing a Superman / Dick Grayson team-up. . . . . though the whole pre-flashpoint Superman meeting New52 Nightwing felt a little odd. . . . it didn't make a whole lot of sense taking Nightwing to Bludhaven, since New52 Nightwing never went there before. . . . . that felt more like it was done for the audience than anything. . . . . . still a fun issue overall and i really liked the new direction of art. . . . . hopefully Marcio Takara will get to draw more issues of this in the future?