8.5 because this last issue was a bit livelier
It was nice, but that's all.
I didn't find what I was looking for:
drama, stakes, depth in the characters...It was...fake.
I love Bea Bennet (Blüdh now), I was happy to see her again but here, I clearly didn't get hooked on her story. I liked her better before when she was defending residents threatened with eviction. When she was invested in the city in another way. By standing up to politicians, by protesting, by helping the homeless. She was a beautiful character, not a simple love interest for Dick. She could have come back differently, there was a boulevard for her. After all, Dick did found the “Haven” social center. But Tom Taylor chose to turn her into a pirate, so be it. It could have been amusing but oddly enough, it made it dull. Where she could have been a real supporting role, nothing. She is not even a danger for the Babs/Dick couple. Not a minute! Nothing. An adventure at sea is salty!
I think they must have sailed on a lake.
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I put a generous nine. Because, I've always loved titans
Funny, Titans lacks what Titans Beast word has: flow! Titans is carefully written, coherent and superbly illustrated. But it lacks that little something that would make it a great story. A little punch. An energy that would run through the story and make us say "Wow". The fact that almost everything is predictable spoils the investment you want to make in the book. I want drama, I want ryhtm and I want to be taken for a ride and fall into narrative traps. I want to be tricked or, at the very least, to feel emotions. Even if I say I don't like it, at least that would be a bias. In a word, I want ambition. One more effort, we're not far off. Otherwise, on the whole, the number's not bad. I want more. more

Not to be missed
This third issue holds up well. The first two issues were excellent and this one, though a little slower in terms of pace, continues to keep the stakes high and the suspense flowing. Honestly, it's been a while since we've had a quality event, and Beast World keeps its promises. Let's face it, Tom Taylor has a knack for this. You can tell he's put a lot of thought and effort into it, especially as he has a certain appetite for this type of choral storytelling. The paradox is that his Nightwing book is running out of steam at the moment. He lacks inspiration. Hence my question. Isn't Tom Taylor spreading himself too thin? Clearly, Nightwing is paying the price. The truth is, I don't know if you can be "at the mill" and expect all the products you create to always retain the same flavor and quality. You have to know how to choose. In the meantime, I'm 100% behind Titans Beast WORLD. IF the whole event is We'll be able to say that DC once again knows how to tell great stories. more

Botched work.
It was to be an epic, deep story, questioning the notion of family and heroism. But it was none of that. It’s a perfect example of a story being rushed through without any of the promised goals being achieved. What about thinking about Batman’s radical methods? What about thinking about a more permissive but perhaps more effective alternative choice? What about the thoughts of the Batfamily as long as they choose. Why believe in Catwoman rather than Batman? It could have been interesting (only RedHood was entitled to some discussions on this subject). And what about the failure of Catwoman's plan? remorse, regrets, what share of responsibility in this disaster does each person have? and then what do we do?... and family ties? there should be heightened feelings on both sides. But it's flat encephalogram. No emotion surfaces, nothing. Is this family or casual dating?
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Symphonie dissonante
the problem is, you can't make a good story if the source material is bad. And right from the start, Gotham War's story is a smoky one. The synopsis didn't augur well, and so it proved. The pretext for this Catwoman/Batman war was shaky, but the way it was handled was worse. There isn't a single really good issue. Also, Zdarky and Howard don't have the same voice for the characters. It's blatantly obvious. One treats Batman like a mental patient (that's the spice of his story), the other like a lost child whom a little love (not his children's, by the way) can bring back to reason (where's Zur-En-Arrh)? These are two dissonant symphonies. It hurts the ears (and the eyes). And if that's all...but the rest is sloppy.... A real mess. more

The pirate prince
10 because it was a lot of fun. It's a tribute to the pirate films of the 50s. It respects the codes: mystery, glamour, treachery, romance, the captain's heroism... Bea resembles Captain Anne Providence, played by Jean Peters in Jacques Tourneur's 1951 film La flibustière des Antilles. Same style, same spirit, same drive, same determination... In short, it's a pleasure because the story (very well done) is heading towards something completely different from the usual superhero tale. And why not? Especially since Nightwing, with his shirt open, will be alone in his adventure this time. No help. And it looks like our hero will also have to face up to some crippling inner fears. I invite you to embark. Great adventure. more

Excellent, it's excellent.
There's real care taken with the story. Everything is weighed, placed and sequenced to perfection. For the first time since the Titans book came back, I was thrilled. Gone is the feeling of a clumsy Titans reunion (I didn't really like the story with Neron), finally something concrete. Tom Taylor has stepped up a gear. The pieces of the story fall into place one by one with great precision. Amanda Waller bides her time. There's a sense of danger and impending doom. Nicola Scott does a wonderful job. His pencilling is exceptional. The scenes are vividly rendered. Well done, Nicola. I can't wait to read more. more

Halala... action, surprises, emotion, it's all there... but it doesn't fit. Because...by trying to deconstruct Batman (again), there's not much left of DC's great, ultra-capable hero. He's in pieces (again). You'd think it was a contest. Or it's in the brief. Who can best scuttle Batman's psyche (again)? Chip Zdarksy sure can, but why? There was a time when Batman was there to serve the story. Now, he's the story! all the time. At once the narrator, the villain, the victim, the reason, the cause, the consequence, the center of it all. There's no more hero serving his city in the shadows, no more genius. There's an ogre with shaky sanity (again and again) who is the alpha and omega of all storytelling. If you look closely, there's no story. Or so little, it's sad.

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Very good Nightwing revival after several issues that took us away from the main plot.
I love that Dick reunites with Bea (his lover from the not-so-distant Rick Grayson days) in a totally unexpected role. I do believe that not everything is settled between these two. I like the soap opera aspect of Tom Taylor and his team's story. Putting a bit of salt in the purring Nightwing/Oracle relationship can only be a good thing to energize their duo. I like the fact that the story gets out of the city and ventures elsewhere. I like that Rick Grayson isn't totally buried. I like that Heartless is in ambush. In fact, I like where the book is going. I want action, passion, humor and distress. Sounds like a good start. Oyé matey!
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This first issue of Flash by Simon Spurrier and Mike Deodato was a real surprise. I've never been much of a Flash fan, but here, oddly enough, I got right into the story. The atmosphere, the characters, the cutting, the sequencing, the storytelling, the pacing, the (fabulous) art... it's all good.
I really liked the way the Spurrier Deodato duo presented Wally's current situation. It's done with great intelligence. Everything's fine, should be just fine, but...
The family? great, except that Linda isn't entirely satisfied, the kids? they have their secrets. And even Wally is keeping things from Master Terrific, his eminence grise, friend and boss. Mr. Terrific himself is not totally transparent with Wally. What's going on outside seems out of control. There's a diffuse, eerie, almost sticky atmosphere throughout this introductory story. I'm caught up in it, wanting to see the next move. This hasn't happened to me in a long time.

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Top! The Titans are here.
Tom Taylor is a master storyteller. Frankly, he nailed it with this second issue. Everything was perfectly balanced, the plot going off in two directions (how Tom Taylor is going to tie the two threads together is the whole question), the heroes being so endearing and attached to each other. You can really feel it. The bond is there and it's soft, familiar, reassuring. It's good to feel the Titans as a real family unit, and when one of them breaks up, it's a real pain. I felt concerned by what they were going through. I want to follow them. It's amazing! Few superhero teams give me this feeling of closeness. And Nicola Scott is terribly talented. Now I want the sequel, and a month is a long time. more

Very good issue.
It's good to see Nightwing back in his solo. The Taylor/Redondo duo's narrative and drawing experiment (seeing through Nightwing's eyes) is quite successful (though not as easy to read as the previous experiment). The story is light, airy, funny and very sympathetic (the passage in the elevator is great). It's a unique number that leaves you smiling. So yes, we'd have liked Tom Taylor to have gone further: (more fighting (I love seeing Nightwing's body language in combat), more eroticism (frankly, Barbara could have worn something other than a T-shirt and pants when she got out of bed), more stress, to be a little scared. But that's okay, because this number is like an aside. You get the feeling that it's going to weigh on the rest of the show. And I can't wait. Frankly, Nightwing is the perfect title to experiment with, to shake up the reader's reading habits. I'm dreaming of a monochrome issue with shadow play where you never see the bodies, just the shadows. Please, Bruno?!!! more

Bof
I agree with the general opinion about this issue. Can do better. To tell the truth, I didn't like the previous 3 issues either. In fact, the Titans issue (which just came out) stood on its own as an introduction, there was no need to use Nightwing as a springboard. Also, this issue #104 alone sums up everything that was wrong with this pre-Titans run. It's sluggish. There's hardly anything going on. There's no dramatic tension, no serious plot, no solid resolution. And Nightwing is atrociously perfect. In short, it's not good. But what's wrong with Tom Taylor? He's a very capable writer so if I had to guess I'd say this : his point was to show that the Titans and especially Nightwing are the right people to save the world. Basically "Look how good they are and how easy it is for them, they are more than ready for the big time ! Look at Neron, he's not in the same league, he's just not a good fit. Tom Taylor didn't want to show heroes in trouble, but overpowering, confident, mature heroes. The idea is good, the realization lifeless, too uninvolving. It was boring as hell. Quick Tom, get back to the main plot and stop deifying Richard, nobody likes perfect people, nobody.
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Nice ! I love the Titans and always have. They're my favorite superhero team and that's not about to change. This first issue does what it should do, immerse us in the 'family' atmosphere that is proper to the Titans without wasting time re-telling us their history, officially introduce us to the new status of the group (they are the new official protectors of the Earth) and the new enemy (the Iron Lady and her minions). And finally give us a plot with the apparent death of one of the members but we know he is not dead which makes me think that the story will be more complex than it seems. The art is great (I would expect nothing less from Nicola Scott), I just want the 2nd issue to hit hard and turn our heads. I'm really hoping for an epic run. For that to happen, hopefully Tom Taylor will "going full throttle" and slow down on the good feelings. That's his guilty pleasure and it tends to break any sense of real stakes. To be continued.
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Plutôt sympathique. J’aime bien la scène à Themyscira, elle est bien amenée et J’aime bien le grinning man. Il a beaucoup du potentiel. La solution de Nightwing est à la fois, intelligente et morale. Mais j’aimerai le voir être tenté vraiment. Cependant j’aimerai revenir au livre principal avec l’intrigue principal pour me sentir plus concerné. Les Titans vont avoir leur livre et c’est super, j’ai hâte. Mais Nightwing doit récupérer le sien à présent. more

Not bad but not enough. I like the Titans (can't wait to read their book) but to relaunch them through the Nightwing solo book: No.
Frankly it's not what we want. Nightwing needs to kick it into high gear now. To refocus on his story in the Bludh and move forward in earnest with Heartless (it's waiting for Godot that one). I read Nightwing book 3 recently and Tom Taylor plays the long game, if sometimes his issues seem slow, in truth, Tom Taylor weaves an ultra-coherent and strong web for the character. Reading the issues in a row it's very noticeable and it makes for a fluid and captivating read. We want to read the rest. But to stay engaged in a monthly read, the pace must not fall off especially in the case of Nightwing where the promise of a build up in tension was there. Hence my frustration with this nice but unnecessary issue. Tom Taylor needs to get back to Nightwing and only Nightwing and give him some real dramatic tension. There is no more time to waste.

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Oddly not my favorite issue. I'm trying to figure out why and the answer that comes to me is this: I wish Tom Taylor had taken the time to really wrap up Melinda's story. Here it goes too fast. Tony Zucco appears and then he's already out of the picture. Too fast. There was a lot of fallout to explore in this Zucco family drama. With Nightwing in the middle, it could have been Dallas version of Hamlet! (I'm exaggerating a bit). Too bad. One day, we'll have to get over the inconsistencies of the continuities, last time Tony Zucco was going to jail voluntarily to be a better father to his young son (he had a new family). He also had another daughter that Dick had flirted with for a while before leaving for Chicago. What about his characters? It's a shame that we pretend they don't exist when Dc INIFINTE is the continuity of DC REBIRTH, itself the continuity of DC 52. So, they exist. So, I'm a little bit out of the book even if the story of the secret society intrigues me I admit it. As for the art, nothing to say, I love it. However, it's still very high level so I can't wait for the 100th issue!
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I really liked the first story (by Jamal Campbell), it is very balanced between action, emotion and investigation. Jamal Campbell draws wonderfully both Nightwing and Barbara Gordon. But he also succeeds perfectly in writing his story. The Director is an intriguing character. I hope he returns after this two-part one-shot.
The second story with Anarky giving the tools of Batman to the citizens of Gotham was really good. I didn't get hung up on the Arkham Academy story. Maybe it deserves to be reread quietly.
Finally, The Murder Club is absolutely great, Batman, his parents, Damian, Alfred, Nightwing are excellently written, and the arrival of the main antagonist nailed me.
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Great !!!!
I loved everything, especially Robin (so precocious in his reading of the human soul, a quality that belongs only to this Robin and that is why he was so indispensable to Batman). Freeze is perfectly written too. I'm not bothered by this darker than usual version of the character.Here, Victor Freeze is a man who is afraid to share anything with others including his wife and when the disease kills her, he keeps her with him by putting her under a bell rather than letting her go, claiming that this is the relationship he has always longed for. But I don't think that's true. The accident he suffers freezes his body as much as his soul and I think Robin helps him understand that at the very end of what is, let's face it, a very beautiful Christmas story. Great!
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Always so intense and light. I love it.
It's an invigorating comic book! The young hero's confession was touching. Robin (Dick Grayson) is really a smart character who knows how to put himself in the shoes of others. Excellent characterization of the first Robin, it was time to do him justice and that's what the whole team of Marc Waid and Dan Mora did. There is joy in this comic despite all the events that take place and the terrifying cliffanger.

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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.
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Good storytelling, Marc Waid has a great talent for writing a fluid story that mixes magic, conspiracy, family and confrontations without getting tangled. The story is easy to follow, enjoyable to read and I really enjoyed the art. The plot moves forward: is Damian really under the influence? Batman plots his course knowing what he is likely to face. The fights with the Robins are a bit "phoned in" and would have deserved more development. The fight with Nightwing was the best and I liked the cunning of Batman. The emotional moment was nice but I hope it's the last one* (and in all the books). It's time for the wounds to heal. I recommend, it's an engaging read.

*I want memories with Alfred for for the characters but no more necessarily maudlin and redundant guilt scenes. I think we've all had them. Grief can take a long time and it's good to show that resilience takes time but I'd rather the characters move on anyway and the authors be bold. How about a new trustworthy man or woman? That's not off limits.
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I note that: John Kent Superman takes his responsibilities fully and delivers a beautiful fight with a lot of self-sacrifice (worthy of his Father). That the madness of Pariah should have been more exploited because it is interesting.) That Batman Jace Fox makes an appearance (it was time) as well as Yara Flor. The new trinity on the march? At least the premise. And after this event, what I hope this young generation takes over for good. And I'll even forgive DarK Crisis for being so disjointed. I'd love to see Nightwing be a staple of the future. It would be a just reward for a character so underused even in this event. It took him 5 issues before he woke up and started the revolt and now, well, we don't know. Deathstroke seems to have defeated him. Seriously, if it is to end up saved by the other heroes, what a misery. In short, I think that 7 issues is too short for an epic story that should change the DC universe, especially since no ongoing series has really been concerned. Ties-in are often criticized for breaking the rhythm of an ongoing story but at least they flesh out the "Story" of the year. Not here. Nobody wanted to be in it. And you can feel it. It's a shame.
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Even though it took a while to get back into it, it's a great return. The story is convincing and the tension is real. Constantine is particularly well written. He wants war, he wants it powerfully, he becomes almost obnoxious. It's just a shame that Tom Taylor felt the need to show us that there was a third party involved in this story (with his own motivations clearly geared towards chaos). It wasn't necessary and it takes some of the bite out of the story. What an ending, I can't wait to read the rest. Not in 6 months eh!
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I do not agree with this story. Failsafe is a robot capable of beating all the superheroes by himself!!! well in that case, why bother having a justice league if all Batman has to do is make a robot to be sure to win any victory. Why didn't he do it before (by programming it better)? It's going too far and it's not credible. I was bored which was not the case until now. There is a rhythm for sure and it is well drawn. But neither the dialogues nor the plot are convincing. It should have remained a human-sized problem and here it is a megalomaniacal delirium. So no.
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Sal Maroni must be escorted to Gotham to testify because now that Blockbuster is dead, he is no longer protected. Everyone wants him dead and Nightwing and Batgirl are in charge of keeping him safe. Taylor and Redondo perform a perfectly balanced act between action, humor and quiet time. I love that Taylor brings up the rampant police corruption in Bludhaven (and that it didn't just evaporate because Blockbuster died). I like that the love story between the two heroes continues. Taylor is keen on it and I find, if it goes through, that it will be a smart and brave change of status quo.
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Great ! This is the kind of comic book that feels good. Joyful, colorful, spectacular, intelligent, and well written, the whole thing conveys a feeling of total satisfaction. Everything is perfect, story, drawings, colors, lettering ... Batman & Superman trust and appreciate each other. Batman is happy or it looks like it, Robin is enthusiastic and exciting, Thunder boy intriguing, Supergirl touching, the young titans eminently likeable. World' Finest is simply unmissable.
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Excellent number. Really gripping. Chip Zdarsky has a real talent for giving a sense of urgency to the story. It's fast paced, no time out, action and more action. It feels good! His Failsafe is devious (normal) and puts the Justice League to the test. My small drawback and my feeling of "déjà vu". A technology developed by Batman and that exceeds him ... The taking of Gotham also appeals to me. It's not clear. Are the Failsafe only looking for Batman by tracking down his allies or are they preventing crimes, have they replaced the authorities, are they preventing the city from functioning and Mayor Nakano in all this? In which case, it would look an awful lot like the recent stories (or even the old ones with the OMACS). But hey, it's well done so I'll be looking forward to Chip Zdarsky and his whole team taking us on in the sequel. I like to be "taken for a ride".
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8.5 I'm being generous but Dark Crisis managed to intrigue me. It's a bit of a repetitive race and this issue doesn't escape the flaw of trying to explain everything at the expense of the action. I think the whole thing suffers from a pacing problem and would have benefited from tightening up the plot more. So many issues for so little to show gives the impression of a lame story. That said, it's finally moving along here and now that all the players are clearly aware of what's at stake, we may see some real fight scenes in the next issue. The art is always great. I just wish they would stop treating the Titans like children. They haven't been for a while. It would be nice if they won the battle without the "big guys" "their parents" !!! I'll be there for the sequel but a little more nerves would be nice. more