Nightwing #98 is another strong entry into the title run, using a chance in the artist to accelerate the pace of the story and play in a different lane. Taylors script is an excellent showcase of legacy characters and builds a new and interesting facet to an existing character by building on a lesser-known DC crossover. Its a testament to the effectiveness of legacy and history in a shared universe and makes for an interesting commentary on the passing torch that comes with that shared history. As Nightwing supposedly leads the DC Universe into a new dawn following Dark Crisis, it's nice to see his solo title understands the character as a pillar of the legacy concept, and makes the case for the character to take that leading role. Read Full Review

What I thought would turn bad quickly became an enjoyable read full of stories and potential. It's wild and woolly, but it adds a new vibe to the expanding Nightwing mythos, especially as he gets more prominence in other areas of the DCU. Grab this issue when you hit the comic shop. Read Full Review

Basically, as the norm, Nightwing remains an excellent cant miss read. Its exactly what more comics need to be about. Read Full Review

The art has an energetic styling that perfectly fits the tone of the narrative. Bold coloring and attention to detail are an integral part of the illustration's appeal and serves to create a transportive visual. Read Full Review

Theres a real sense of integration between hero and admirer that feels particularly satisfying for those who have encountered the imps on the comics page in the past. With this moment well and fully taken care of, Nightwing has the opportunity to take a clearer, more level-headed look at whats going on in and around his corner of Gotham City in the next couple of issues. Of course, the next couple of issues happen to include the big 56-page 100th issue celebration in mid-January. Its a big close-up of a character who has been around for a long time and is looking better than ever. Read Full Review

This continues to be one of DC's best books. Read Full Review

To those who say that comics aren't fun anymore, please read Nightwing #98! This issue, this series, and this character are on fire right now. Seriously, Nightwing is awesome… and I'm not the only person (or fifth-dimensional imp) who thinks so. But this comic, you'll love it. Read Full Review

‘Nightwing' takes a bit of a fun but important story detour without losing any of the energy that has made this book such a favorite series to dive into month after month. Heart and legacy are just as important here, as a momentary change in artist helps bring the right vibe needed for such a whimsical but also serious storyline. Read Full Review

Carrying off of a dramatic cliffhanger, Nightwing #98 manages to stand alone as an enjoyable story. Read Full Review

However, the entertaining humor in the Flash is so much more natural than what Taylor attempted here in Nightwing #98. Overall, if you are already locked in on Nightwing and have this on your pull list, then go snag the copy. Otherwise, you dont need to go out of your way to pick this special issue up. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless! Read Full Review

This was good! Not great, but easy fun. It's been almost two years with Taylor on the title, and the average issue has either been solid or really good. The median of quality is always under excellent, but that consistency puts the run as a whole over just a bit. It's always nice to have a comedy issue here and there, and with such an idea as the 5th-dimensional imps, he made it work here no sweat. Read Full Review

Featuring guest artist Daniele Di Nicuolo, this story seems inconsequential on the surface. You dig even the slightest bit, however, and you get a treasure trove full of character exploration and examination on what it means to be a hero. Read Full Review

Nightwing #98 is a fun comic. Despite what may appear to be outwardly silly, Taylor, De Nicuolo, Lucas and Abbott deliver a story that works on multiple levels. The meta aspect of Nite-Mite's observations is probably the most satisfying though Dick going up against demons, a truly formidable task for a non-powered hero show his heart, much like Tom King's Up in the Sky depicts this attribute that Superman shares with Dick Grayson. Somewhere, Silver Age Batman is having the time of his life seeing Dick get his own imp. Read Full Review

Nightwing #98 is a pleasant enough read that isn't quite as funny as one would hope. The storyline at hand is exceedingly simple and any true drama is quickly stepped over in favor for the next gag. However, as a one-shot setting up the next stage of Dick's life, Tom Taylor's script does a good job of summing up his thoughts on the titular character in a way that's easy to digest and occasionally amusing. The real star is Daniele Di Nicuolo's art, which perfectly captures the whimsy of fifth dimensional shenanigans without becoming overbearing. Read Full Review

While it does takes time for it to find its momentum once Nightwing #98 gets to the heart of what Nite-Mite debut brings to the table this story is a blast to read. Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo deliver on creating a fun dynamic between Nightwing and Nite-Mite that will put a smile on fans faces. Read Full Review

Comicbook goodness

This issue just gave me a big smile. Just wonderful

Better than I expected. Really
I'm not a fan of this type of character (Bat Mit, Nite Mite...)and the introduction of magic into an otherwise very pragmatic story (the fight to rehabilitate a city) seemed far-fetched. But it's okay. The story is playful, fast-paced, and cute. Nite Mite doesn't get on my nerves (a good point) and basically, it's likeable.
It was a brief, enchanting interlude. I'm glad it's closing anyway because I want to pursue the real story. And kudos to Daniele Nicuolo for his art, very joyful.

Utterly charming, but if you didn't buy this, you aren't missing anything you have to read. I am pretty sure Taylor did this to make sure that issue 99 leads into issue 100 properly.

"I ship Dick with Starfire, but whatever makes him happy I guess..." LMAO

Definitely a filler issue but it was fun

Really enjoyed this series. I think Nightwing, X-23, and Friendly neighborhood spider-man are Tom Taylor's greatest works.

filler

It was a fun issue but seemed to deviate from the story with Blockbuster and the still-loose Heartless. It just seemed like a filler issue. I think Dick should go back to looking for Heartless and wrapping up that storyline.

Art: 3/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 6.5/10

This book is for someone. That someone isn’t me.

This series was due a big ol' clunker, filler issue and boy did it get it. Where to begin?

I'll give the art about a 6, it's ok, but it's twee kawaii shit dialed up to 11, all to serve writing that is doing very much the same.

There's a small rash of writers over at DC (thanks in no small part to Geoff Johns) on trying to add new characters and canon, but instead of something new and interesting, it's just taking what already exists and giving it a new coat of paint. It's not Bat-Mite, this is Nite-Mite, totally new character! What does he do? Um he's pretty much the same as Bat-Mite. Ok? Then add a smidge of meta defensiveness by trying to get ahead of the tweets within the same comic, and now we're just reading the writer debate himself.

All of this is just to say, I find this issue to bring to bear all the embarrassing traits of Tom Taylor's writing to a very painful and prominent forefront. I don't know if his ego got the best of him after his many successes past Injustice, but this is just Tom Taylor indulging himself, to excess. I've been wincing lately at a lot of his writing in this and other series, but I took it with some good humor as I hoped to see some development. So while this issue isn't quite a deal breaker for me, it does amplify everything I haven't liked about his work lately, so I found it incredibly grating.

Do better, dammit. more

The messaging feels so shallow

worst issue of the series

Muy mediocre, arte malisimo. Nightwing esta volviéndose estúpido y aburrido, veo porque muchos han perdido interés hasta leerlo gratis y comentar