Dick Grayson: Robin, Nightwing, Agent of Spyral Appreciation 2018

[Godlike13]

Continued from the old thread: http://community.comicbookresources....l-Appreciation

[CPSparkles]

I hope these get merged later.

[Godlike13]

Ya, it sucks. But hopefully things get fixed around here.

[Fergus]

What's this about Nightwing getting a new costume? Is he really? and when?

[Fergus]

How are people feeling about Percy's Nightwing so far? I know it's early days but just finished latest issue and not sure how to feel.

[Godlike13]

NIGHTWING #50
Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Chris Mooneyham and Travis Moore, cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Jonboy Meyers.

"Knight Terrors" begins here! The big issue #50 kicks off an epic four-part story that brings together critical moments of fear and doubt from the past and the present. A young Dick Grayson hopes to escape the shadow of the Bat and earn the title of Nightwing, while an older Dick Grayson must deal with a blow he did not see coming. A common enemy unites the timelines: the Scarecrow, as you've never seen him before! This story goes deep into the mythology and nightmarish development of Dr. Jonathan Crane.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 3.

NIGHTWING #51
Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Chris Mooneyham and Travis Moore, cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Howard Porter.

And while Nightwing struggles to uncover the truth behind the "fear germ" that is killing people in their sleep, he must also try to overcome his own sudden struggles with heights and vertigo. He has lost his primary skill set as a hero and will have to focus on his brilliance as a detective instead. And a distracting love triangle certainly isn't helping him focus...This new storyline spins out of events in Batman #55. The start of a new direction in Nightwing's crimefighting career!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

[Godlike13]

How are people feeling about Percy's Nightwing so far? I know it's early days but just finished latest issue and not sure how to feel.

Im torn about it. Im still not sure what to think of the whole Dick doesn't like technology, but I like what he's doing with Dick and Babs. Though I thought the the first arc ended rather anticlimactic. Also can't say im digging the art. Just doesn't really fit for me.

[Onthetrapeze]

I actually like Percy's run. He is slowly building the world so I can understand the first arc is simple and short like an intro. But hey he gave us a Nightwing cave，funny interaction with Barbara，and the cameo of Vicki. The solicits looks very promising，so I am looking forward to what's coming up.

[Godlike13]

Nightwing cave is a bad idea IMO. Just reinforces the the Batman-lite stigma.

[Restingvoice]

Interview: Ben Percy On NIGHTWING #47 And Where The Title Is Going Next

What about Dick Grayson/Nightwing. How have these events affected him and his relationship with his city?
BP: At the beginning of the arc, Grayson was exhausted by technology—the constant flash and buzz of social media and email and smartphone alerts—and so, of course, I hurled him into the center of a massive tech threat. He has teamed up with Batgirl—whose skill set is uniquely suited for this storyline—and has recognized that he must embrace and weaponize technology if he’s going to bring down these Dark Web architects.

Barbara/Batgirl was a big part of this arc, especially this finale issue. What makes her such an important ally to Nightwing?
BP: I mentioned her skillset already—but beyond that, she and Dick make such a good pairing. I love the way they fit together emotionally, and I love the way they look together visually. Babs is going to be an essential part of my run on Nightwing.

Can you tease us as to who or what to expect next in Nightwing?
BP: It’s not that the Dark Web is going anywhere—that’s the central through-line of my run—but I think it’s important to give readers vacations. Constantly make things feel fresh. So the next two issues are an insane visual spectacle—about the greatest motorcycle race in the cosmos. This is very much a tribute to Grant Morrison, and you’ll see characters like Professor Pyg and Flamingo pop up. It’s…bananas. A fun- and adrenaline-fueled romp.

After that, things are going to get scary. It will be October after all. I’m known for my horror novels. And we’re launching a Scarecrow storyline that will do a deep dive into fear and identity. And though I can’t say what exactly is going to happen to Nightwing…let’s just say issue 50 is going to be monumentally intense. It’s an anniversary issue, and we’re taking full advantage of it. Something big is coming. Something that is going to unsettle people greatly. Which is what a good horror story should do.

After that journey, we’ll return to the central Dark Web story. Thanks to everyone for reading—I appreciate being trusted with the series and I promise to bring the epic.

[Godlike13]

Ooh, I’m excited about a horror story. That sounds fun for something coming out in October .

[byrd156]

Nightwing cave is a bad idea IMO. Just reinforces the the Batman-lite stigma.

He needs some kind of base of operations, why not do something familiar?

[CPSparkles]

How are people feeling about Percy's Nightwing so far? I know it's early days but just finished latest issue and not sure how to feel.

I like it. I'm trying not to compare it to others runs I loved because that's unfair. Dick's voice sounds a bit off but this could just be Percy finding his feet.

[CPSparkles]

NIGHTWING #50
Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Chris Mooneyham and Travis Moore, cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Jonboy Meyers.

"Knight Terrors" begins here! The big issue #50 kicks off an epic four-part story that brings together critical moments of fear and doubt from the past and the present. A young Dick Grayson hopes to escape the shadow of the Bat and earn the title of Nightwing, while an older Dick Grayson must deal with a blow he did not see coming. A common enemy unites the timelines: the Scarecrow, as you've never seen him before! This story goes deep into the mythology and nightmarish development of Dr. Jonathan Crane.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 3.

NIGHTWING #51
Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Chris Mooneyham and Travis Moore, cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Howard Porter.

And while Nightwing struggles to uncover the truth behind the "fear germ" that is killing people in their sleep, he must also try to overcome his own sudden struggles with heights and vertigo. He has lost his primary skill set as a hero and will have to focus on his brilliance as a detective instead. And a distracting love triangle certainly isn't helping him focus...This new storyline spins out of events in Batman #55. The start of a new direction in Nightwing's crimefighting career!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

These sound great especially #50

[byrd156]

Very excited for Scarecrow to show up. Really think he and Dick should have more stories together. The fear and identity angle with Scarecrow and Dick is something that is long overdue imo so I'm glad that it's finally happening.