GRAYSON #1 Preview/Discussion (spoilers from pg14)

[Godlike13]

Also I just remembered that weren't we supposed to originally get a Phil Jimenez variant cover? I wonder what happened to that or if that was just something they announced at the time just to hold the spot. Though maybe Jimenez couldn't do it which is why we got the Janin cover instead.

Edit: Looked at his twitter and he says it might have gotten pushed back. So I guess he still made one.

He's doing the selfish variant.

[Dzetoun]

He's doing the selfish variant.

Actually, that isn't the selfie variant. It's an example of Dick Grayson taking a selfie, but the actual variant is this by Andrew Robinson:

Grayson Selfie.jpg

[Lady Warp Spasm]

Really had fun with the first issue. I'm in. I like that I have no history with these characters or the organizations present. And the art was on point.

[Godlike13]

Actually, that isn't the selfie variant. It's an example of Dick Grayson taking a selfie, but the actual variant is this by Andrew Robinson:

Grayson Selfie.jpg

Oh cool, the Robinson one is much better.

[The World]

Is anybody else noticing some scenes where it looks like Dick still has the Escrima sticks on his back. There is one in particular where it looks like he does but then other where it doesn't.

[jules]

Is anybody else noticing some scenes where it looks like Dick still has the Escrima sticks on his back. There is one in particular where it looks like he does but then other where it doesn't.

Yes. They're not visible when he boards the train (possibly under his jacket?), or while he's on it (when he's in disguise so all weaponry is out of sight), but they certainly seem to be there when he leaves the train again in what seems to be his default Spyral outfit.

Makes sense. After all, Spyral know his training and background, and it would make no sense whatsoever to abandon a form of fighting he's known to be skilled in if it's not inappropriate to how he's dressing at the time.

[Kid A]

You know who else uses those?

[Rakiduam]

So, how many plot lines are in play? C.A.I.N. Batman's mission....

Also in the panel where Frau Netz is dissecting the thing you can see in the monitor behind her that something "xenoform" was detected. is that just there or it has to do with what happened to Ninel and the organs in the jars?

[Godlike13]

You know who else uses those?

Those are nightsticks

[Badou]

Actually, that isn't the selfie variant. It's an example of Dick Grayson taking a selfie, but the actual variant is this by Andrew Robinson:

Grayson Selfie.jpg

I don't think Andrew Robinson understood what a selfie is. Kind of a shame he didn't do something more fun like the other books' variants. Like Alfred posing in the cape and cowl or Aquaman getting photobombed by a shark.

[brucekent12]

I enjoyed the first issue, thought it was a good setup for the series. Cant wait for the next issue!

[Darkness Fatale]

With Grayson ranking #3 in the Comixology bestsellers along with being sold out (even the bloody expensive Janin cover) in all branches of my regular comic store, that's pretty much telling something.
Earlier, I mentioned that I am reserving my judgement until I get my hands on Grayson and now that I've read it, I'd say the future of his solo adventures as a Spyral agent looks *very* promising.
If Steely, King, and Janin keeps up the quality of their work in the following issues, I may get convinced that once his undercover mission from Batman is over, that he no longer returns to Gotham and continue (and perhaps elevate his rank) in Spyral.

[OWL45]

With Grayson ranking #3 in the Comixology bestsellers along with being sold out (even the bloody expensive Janin cover) in all branches of my regular comic store, that's pretty much telling something.
Earlier, I mentioned that I am reserving my judgement until I get my hands on Grayson and now that I've read it, I'd say the future of his solo adventures as a Spyral agent looks *very* promising.
If Steely, King, and Janin keeps up the quality of their work in the following issues, I may get convinced that once his undercover mission from Batman is over, that he no longer returns to Gotham and continue (and perhaps elevate his rank) in Spyral.

I agree. Their is a lot of potential in this. The character had become very stagnant in the Night Wing role in my opinion. With this approach to the character he isn't defined by a costume. He can be what he needs to be whenever he needs to be it in order to accomplish a mission. A very cool thing.

[oasis1313]

You know who else uses those?

Whoa ! Moon boots are BACK !!!!

[oasis1313]

With Grayson ranking #3 in the Comixology bestsellers along with being sold out (even the bloody expensive Janin cover) in all branches of my regular comic store, that's pretty much telling something.
Earlier, I mentioned that I am reserving my judgement until I get my hands on Grayson and now that I've read it, I'd say the future of his solo adventures as a Spyral agent looks *very* promising.
If Steely, King, and Janin keeps up the quality of their work in the following issues, I may get convinced that once his undercover mission from Batman is over, that he no longer returns to Gotham and continue (and perhaps elevate his rank) in Spyral.

Can you provide a link? I bought the bloody expensive Jock cover.