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It’s an all-new dynamic for the Dynamic Duo when Nightwing and Gotham’s mysterious new Batman join forces against the Magistrate. But when the totalitarian force controlling the city declares the two heroes their primary targets, Nightwing will need to call on the full force of his hidden resistance, including two Batgirls, Huntress, and Two-Face! But even then, will it be enough? Find out in this action-packed conclusion!
I'm speechless. This is the Dick Grayson I love to see.
After I read #1 I wasn't sure whether I would like this mini-arc if it weren't for the mess that came before (aka Ric Grayson, may I never speak of that again). But this Issue cements that Future State is is one of the best one-and-done arcs Dick has gotten in the last years.
Dick isn't only highly competent, he also feels like himself. There are some more hardened edges, a certain paranoia, but for long-time Nightwing/Dick Grayson fans that will hardly be seen as out-of-character. And I enjoy that he is allowed to remain himself while leading the Resistance.
His team-up with Jace is a lot of fun. Their characters complement each other well, and I hope we will see them team-up again in FS: Gotham.
Seeing the resistance in action is also fun.
The art has improved from #1. There aren't as many small panels that make Dick's suit seem unnecessarily clunky, which was my main gripe art-wise when reading the first Issue.
I'd say Future State: Nightwing is for all those who want to see a return of Dick's technical skills and are interested in a cool team-up between Jace and Dick.
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