Nightwing Vol. 2: Back to Blüdhaven (Rebirth)

Dick and the rest of the bat family just get better and better. Plus, Nightwing is the only superhero who actually grew up wearing tights and flipping around for a reason other than fighting bad guys, and the artwork really reflects this (probably more if you partner it with the Spyral comic and other post-rebirth dc titles). Nightwing is sweet and funny and just a little naughty sometimes. Always worth reading.

Really good story! I love that he’s is back in Bludhaven! I love the new love interest all around it’s a great read!

Bringing old school fans some familiarity back to their favorite sidekick turned man out on his own. Story: After tangling with Dr. Destiny, Dick with advice from Superman, heads to Bludhaven, Gotham's Southern neighbor to find out who he is outside of the superhero game, but it's not long at all before Dick has to put on the tights to go fight crime. I have to admit, this book did not go AT ALL how I was expecting. Dick volunteers for a community group, helping former criminals, all who were driven from Gotham by Nightwing! This group, the Run-Offs (What? Is this supposed to be DC's answer to Marvel's Runaways?!), is an interesting cast. There's a nice bit with Dick seemingly using these former criminals, each still possessing their old costumes, to try and solve a murder spree, being committed by someone who is seemingly setting up members of the Run-Offs. This serial killer villain has something of an interesting backstory: he claims to allow his victims, all former criminals, to see the monster in the mirror before he kills them. I actually successfully predicted who the killer was a couple pages before he is revealed, but that's okay. The lack of surprise was made up to me with a good, but small monologue from the villain about how he reflects Dick. All the while Dick is struggling to work out a romantic relationship that we see bloom in the pages of this tale. That last issue was mostly talking, but it had a good narrative, a good pace, and some interesting setup for the future. I have no idea what the last panel in the last two issues means, but I can't wait to find out! It seems like Dick has had a lot of girlfriends, and it is a little surprising to see him caught up with a former criminal, when he could be with Batgirl or Starfire, two full fledged superheroes. Sometimes it seems that writers can't decide who Dick's main love interest should be. There's some other subplots here, but I don't want to spoil those. But, it's good stuff. This is a good read about a man trying to find himself in a new home, sort of a "starting over" kind of story. Art: Marcus To's art is good. I prefer Javier Fernandez, but To isn't bad at all. They both have styles that are great for this book. I'm absolutely loving the coloring by Chris Sotomayor! The shade of blue he chooses for Nightwing's costume really pops out in all scenes. Bludhaven is lit up by neon signs, though I felt some scenery of the cityscape felt a little muted. But, only slightly. There is some serious color contrast going on between the Nightwing scenes, and the community center scenes. A huge contrast between the night, and the brightly lit rooms of the center. Like most DC Rebirth books, the artists are all appropriate for their titles. The art here reflects the dark nature of a Batman family book, but also has enough elements to visually show off the fun nature of Nightwing. Overall: A decent murder mystery with Dick trying to find himself in a new home, a new base of operations. I'd also have to call this a story of forgiveness, something that's darn hard to do, but Nightwing, seemingly with his super powers of rallying and bringing together, manages to bring about the best in people who are trying to get their lives back on track. There's some great cameos from Superman, Wally West, and Starfire. This is shaping up to be a great title. Looking forward to volume 3.

Recently started getting into nightwing and this comic run is good and makes me wish I jumped on earlier instead of focusing on the same old heroes

Loved every word of it. They are really showing the conflicts of Dick Grayson. Sometimes i feel they will over explain his life though.

really enjoying the rebirth series of Nightwing and Batman. Story, Art, direction it's all there

Man this book read like a drunk friend who wouldn't shut up. Talk talk talk.

Great story and artwork. Love that they brought this character back to Bludhaven. The tie-ins to pre-New 52 stories are awesome!

Great action & surprisingly very likable new characters. The entire run so far was clearly very well thought out by Tim Seeley & it works out great. The villain was certainly not as strong as the last volume though unfortunately.

Absolutely great. Good conditions, arrived quickly.

Received today! :)

Nightwing Rebirth v2 trade. I really enjoyed this collection - Dick Grayson back in the tights - and going back to Bludhaven (I thought the town didn't exist anymore but I'm obviously out of date!) This is a well written, well drawn series with a distinct difference to any other Robin/ex-Robin hero out there and not afraid to blaze a new trail with new supporting cast and even a new love interest for Dick. Intelligent and engaging. Recommended