Originally Posted by
Iclifton
But it isn`t selling in the mid 30`s. It is selling in the 50k area. And has settled there. As you said it is a bit harder to track now, but the latest approximation of Nightwing issue # 83 is 51,000 on Comichron. This run is 8 issues in and has not dipped. At least the first four issues all went to second print. In fact it is selling better than every book in the DC line other than Batman and Joker. By issue #20 Grayson was selling at 23k. The lowest selling any Dick Grayson lead solo series has been other than Ric (19K, so honestly not too far behind). A 30K stabilized increase without a relaunch is unheard of. So yes, it is selling much better than Grayson.
They are motivated by sales. I believe Didio had something to do with the Ric initiative. But that's neither here no there. Once DC finds something successful they try to capitalize on it. Yes, they may try something new at some point to reinvigorate the series if its sales look stale. But what they will not do is go back to a status that was proven to not sell well. Also, yes, his return to the role of Nightwing was money motivated. Not only did Nightwing Rebirth and Taylors run (standard Nightwing) sell better than Grayson, but it is also his most marketable role other than Robin.