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so-so

I dunno, I knew the storybeats already, so the amount of focus on the schism between Bruce and Dick shouldn't surprise me, but when it comes to origin stories, I prefer the moments focusing on positive growth, rather than looking back to whatever darkness may have spawned the change. Also wasn't prepared for Jason's debut to be featured, which just adds to the darker father-son relationship dynamics. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? I'm definitely in the 'Bruce-is is-doing-his-best' camp versus the 'I demand absolute obedience from all my child soldiers' characterization camp. Happy to see Dick go back to his circus roots, to have the talk with Superman, but I guess my vision of Grayson is formed by a later iteration of Nightwing; this one feels a bit more brash and callous and it doesn't jibe well with my uniquely cobbled together sense of the character. 5mo

Robotswithpersonality 3/3 Likewise getting doormat vibes from Babs and it's not a good feeling. Hard thing for any one graphic novel artist and writing team to mesh with any one fan's unique composition of Batfam canon. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 5mo

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Nightwing: Year One | Chuck Dixon

Alfred sassing Batman for his own good, as usual.

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Nightwing Vol. 3: The Battle for Bl�dhaven�s Heart | Tom Taylor

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Taylor & Redondo's Nightwing run is a balm for anyone weary of overly grimdark, nihilistic story-telling: heroes saving lives and helping their communities. This story is about the nature of your heart--literally and metaphorically. Plus, Dick & Babs are adorable.

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Nightwing Vol. 3: The Battle for Bl�dhaven�s Heart | Tom Taylor

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Eeeee! I love 💕 where this volume ended, kind of feels like one nemesis down, one to go, but that's really last on my list of reasons why I love it. Everybody helping out, and the relationship confirmation- the hand placement?! 👀. Just squeeing with joy over here, which is exactly what I want from this series. ☺️

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Nightwing Vol. 3: The Battle for Bl�dhaven�s Heart | Tom Taylor

Babs + Bitewing + Grayson = Best. Team. Ever.

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Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson | Tom Taylor

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I needed that. This series continues to have a lightness and sincerity I wish I saw in more modern superhero stories.
The emphasis in this volume on the importance of support groups, that there are people you can rely on who are happy to help you, was particularly touching. 1/2

Robotswithpersonality 2/2 We get to see more Bitewing, more Babs, more 'hot super powered people are allowed to be goofy and vulnerable', more breathlessly competent fight scenes.
Perfection.
One plot arc is wrapped up and another is started in a way that feels satisfying rather than frustrating. On to the next!
Side note: If you've read the extant Superman: Son of Kal-El volumes, part of this volume will be a repeat (it's not deja vu! 😅). 7mo

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Nightwing Vol. 2: Get Grayson | Tom Taylor

Have I mentioned lately how much I love this series? I also love that DC and the fandom have all just collectively gotten together on the idea that everyone acknowledges Dick Grayson/Nightwing is a babe. 😉

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Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

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Starting to feel like Tom Taylor is the guy you call if you need to inject some light and hope into a superhero storyline. Dick Grayson is generally more cheerful and chatty than other members of the Bat family, but I haven't explored much of Nightwing in Blüdhaven in comics and I'm glad to see a corrupt city cast in Taylor's upbeat 'things can change' framing. Bruno Redondo's art really emphasises the humour, action and heart.
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Robotswithpersonality 2/2 Storygraph insists I've read this before, (surprised I don't remember considering how much fun I had reading it this time) but that was back before I made a habit of following up with future volumes. I will definitely be doing so now! 7mo

Robotswithpersonality ⚠️animal abuse, domestic abuse 7mo

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Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor