Nightwing #16 –
DC Comics
Written by Tim Seeley
Art by Javier Fernandez
Colors by Chris Sotomayor
Letters by Carlos M. Mangual
There has been a lot of news surrounding Nightwing lately. You can’t go to a comic book news website without reading about a possibly upcoming Nightwing movie, the possibility of him joining the Arrowverse and/or who should play Dick Grayson (NOTE: As of this review being written, no official announcement has been made on either topic.) So, why not keep that discussion going in the comic book realm with the start of a new arc, “Nightwing Must Die.”
FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR PREVIOUS ISSUES OF NIGHTWING. NO SPOILERS WILL BE POSTED FOR THIS CURRENT ISSUE.
Things are going surprisingly well for Dick Grayson right now. He has a reformed supervillain girlfriend, he’s back in the place where he calls home and he’s doing his thing. Unfortunately, in comics, that’s usually the exact time things start to unravel. Judging by the cover you would think that this story has plenty to do with Damien, and you can probably guess why. What you won’t guess is what the story is REALLY about. There is a MAJOR development in Dick’s life that happens midway through this issue. I want to shout it from the nearest rooftop that he’s perched on, but I just can’t do it. From there, the stage really gets set for what is to come in future issues. How Damien ties into it all should be very interesting, and I have always loved their dynamic. What we see at the end, which I also can’t spoil for you, is something that should leave you talking to your comic book loving friend until the next issue drops. Yes, it’s THAT important.
Not only does Seeley REALLY get Nightwing, he continues to build on his character as the character ages. It’s easy, after working with one character for this long, to settle in and get into a comfortable groove. What Seeley has done, and continues to do, is make Dick Grayson not just more likeable, but more relatable. The balance of real world issues and things that only happen to costumed heroes is one major thing that makes this book great. It’s also nice to see Javier Fernandez get to add a few more toys to his toy box, and really show what he can do with multiple characters that we all love. So keep talking about the possibility of a movie or TV appearance for Nightwing. There is something very cinematic happening right here in the page, and I am going to enjoy ever single issue of it.
RATING: PULL / BUY