Pure joy. That's what this book is. Comic book magic brought by two masters of the craft. Samnee's trademark dynamic flair of pop energy and Waid's dialogue and understanding of these characters and the genre at a fundamental level make this story already one of the most enjoyable Batman comics I have read in a long time. They are the real Dynamic Duo here. As it's been the case in World's Finest, this more chill, approachable, yet mysterious Batman feels like a breath of fresh air. Yes, this is another version of something we have already seen in Robin: Year One but I'm always down for whatever these two do. These throwbacks to the most classic versions of the characters are always a win in my book. In a time where bold reinventions are taking the spotlight at DC some may call it nostalgia, but I call it just timeless. more

this was really solid issue right now. I wish Carol Ferris was written as more experienced but so far the story is engaging.

Art 10, Story 0.
I have sadly watched this arc go further and further off the rails, and into pseudo-Christian nonsense, and now it's descended into complete incomprehensibility. Not to mention that several dead and buried friends of Matt suddenly reappear on Earth, bodies intact, just taking a marked path back to the land of the living. And Matt single-handedly, even without a corporeal body - and still with his billy stick, beats off demons. OMG. Complete and utter BS. Fantastic art, tho.
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This feels like the culmination not just of Zdarsky’s run, but of every Daredevil story ever told. As always, Checchetto makes the action feel epic—there’s no other word for it—and it’s all backed up by an emotional gut punch. I’m sad that this creative team only has one more issue, but at the same time I’m glad that they were able to end their story so perfectly.

I’m still a little perplexed about Goldy’s role in all this. Was the Beast or the Wild using him to mess with Matt? I think that’s what’s happening, maybe it will be explained further next issue. So far that has been the only aspect of the run that hasn’t quite worked for me, but if what I think is happening is correct, then my qualms are moot. more

How becoming of you, Dick Grayson. Literally.

Nightwing #105 is a unique issue that puts the reader in the mind of Dick Grayson as he takes on a new case in Blüdhaven. You are literally in the mind of Dick Grayson — the entire issue is from his POV! Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo have done it again with a profoundly different approach to how we experience comics (the entirety of Nightwing #87 was one long panel), and it is a perfect example of how this creative team's strengths lie in storytelling, no matter the means.


Taylor's writing is as full of energy and humor as always, and he does a great job of capturing the voice of Dick Grayson even in panels where we can’t see him. I think there could have been more done to play with internal vs. external monologuing and potentially played with what Dick was thinking vs. what he was saying, but Taylor already had a hard enough task writing dialogue for a character who wasn’t always on the page.

Redondo's artwork is absolutely stunning, full stop. There were some action sequences that left me short of breath as I felt like I was right there amidst the action. Adriano Lucas also nails colors throughout the issue. The two artists paired together on Nightwing is truly a feast for the eyes and I hope they end up doing more projects together. Part of me wonders how this issue would have played out if we only had the art of Redondo & Lucas to tell the issue’s story. Not to take anything away from Taylor’s writing but there were times when I forget there were even words on the page because the imagery was so captivating.

I’m going to keep this review short because it’s one you have to experience on your own in order to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into it. The approach may not be for everyone and it could suffer from the dreaded “gimmick” description from purists, but you can’t deny the artistic talent on display. If that doesn’t sell you on it, the issue also features a number of cool easter eggs that will make fans smile!

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this was a downright bad problem. Sorry, I don't want to be a hater, but there's a big problem here, jeremy addams writes Hal as a really stupid guy. this problem is basically Hal doing awkward things to win back a person who already has a partner and another life. I didn't like his behavior at all, except for the first scene, and it's basically the base of the number

I'm tired of Hal being a 40 years old child

This isnt so much a knock against this issue, but more of what this run has become. As many have previous mentioned, it is all empty calories. Is Nightwing great? Yes. Is he a good guy? Yes. Does this book have any tension? No. The entire plot of "would nightwing send a little innocent girl to hell for some powers" is so dumb considering how he has for like 20 issues, constantly told us how great nightwing is.

If I understood one page correctly, it was a fan-service moment doing a callback to a fan-service moment that was based on a general fan-service theme.

I want plot, I want Nightwing to struggle, to grow, to be human. Not just a vehical for fan-service and high fives. Is that nice? Sure. But I want more than just that.

Also this feels more like a Titan book than Nightwing. It has felt this way for a while. more

This comic had a moment I've been wanting to see for a very long time. It was great and moving and everything I could hope for in a "Dawn" title. Then, of course the plot kicks back in gear, lol. We have a mystery to solve and energy riding into the next issue.

The art was solid. I like all the character designs. Roy especially stood out to me.