Nightwing, Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light

Nightwing, Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light

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  • Create Date:2021-12-12 07:19:14
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Tom Taylor
  • ISBN:1779512783
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Reviews

Chris Lemmerman

Everything Tom Taylor touches turns to gold lately, and Nightwing is no exception。 Fresh off of the Joker War and firmly back in blue, Dick Grayson heads back to Bludhaven to try and solve every problem in the city at once - even if that means palling up with its new mayor, or running around tent cities searching for a murderer。Taylor's story is heartfelt, and pitched perfectly for the period of life that Dick currently finds himself in。 He's tried to save Bludhaven before, but has only ever rea Everything Tom Taylor touches turns to gold lately, and Nightwing is no exception。 Fresh off of the Joker War and firmly back in blue, Dick Grayson heads back to Bludhaven to try and solve every problem in the city at once - even if that means palling up with its new mayor, or running around tent cities searching for a murderer。Taylor's story is heartfelt, and pitched perfectly for the period of life that Dick currently finds himself in。 He's tried to save Bludhaven before, but has only ever really scratched the surface - now, he's really trying to enact systemic change, in the best way he knows how; acrobatics and hitting people。There are a few neat revelations here that would have landed poorly under lesser writers, but Taylor nails the landing with a perfect Nightwing flourish, and the way he writes Dick's relationships with the other members of the Bat Family is just *chef's kiss*。 Oh, and long live Bitewing!Of course, Taylor's partner in crime Bruno Redondo is heaven sent as well。 You want innovative panel layouts? You got 'em。 You want beautifully rendered visuals in every single panel? Have that too。 You want Dick looking the most like a snack since Travis Moore drew him? Sure, why not, have that too。 This is a beautiful book from front to back cover。Tom Taylor is getting to be synonomous with good quality, and his Nightwing run is yet another shining example of why。 A great story well written and well illustrated。 There's a reason everyone's raving about this one。 。。。more

OinkFish Pigs

I’m still trying to get into comics, but I’d recommend this to anyone。 I love this so much。 I love how it dives into themes like class struggles, power of money, hope, and more in this story。 I think the side cast is pretty great, the premise is good, and the book is just a fun read。 9。7/10

Bruce Burhans

Nightwing by Tom Taylor might be the best comic I've read in 2021。 I would recommend this soft reboot to everyone。 Nightwing by Tom Taylor might be the best comic I've read in 2021。 I would recommend this soft reboot to everyone。 。。。more

Reimi

4,5🌟“Y aceptémoslo, necesitas tener una piel resistente para ir por la vida siendo llamado Dick” - Dick Grayson。

Alan Flores

Tom Taylor makes the best super hero comic book of the year, filled with so much energy that you can practically see the characters moving on their panels, thanks to Bruno Redondo。

Hayley

4。5/5 starsThis made me remember how much I love reading comics!! Killer art style, lots of humour, batfamily being family, and Dick Grayson being the best person ever (I'm not biased) <3 4。5/5 starsThis made me remember how much I love reading comics!! Killer art style, lots of humour, batfamily being family, and Dick Grayson being the best person ever (I'm not biased) <3 。。。more

Simon

Okay, look, Tom Taylor is NOT subtle。 The man's got his heart in the right place and his sense of humor is pretty great but if he wants to make a point or a political statement, he makes it so the back rows can see it。 And those watching from outside the stadium can see it。 And those in a neighboring city can see it。 My point is, this book is very, very blunt in what it's trying to say, over and over again。 Even as someone who agrees with it, that can be a detriment。 But Taylor is also, luckily, Okay, look, Tom Taylor is NOT subtle。 The man's got his heart in the right place and his sense of humor is pretty great but if he wants to make a point or a political statement, he makes it so the back rows can see it。 And those watching from outside the stadium can see it。 And those in a neighboring city can see it。 My point is, this book is very, very blunt in what it's trying to say, over and over again。 Even as someone who agrees with it, that can be a detriment。 But Taylor is also, luckily, self-aware enough to wrap this bluntness in candy-colored art from Bruno Redondo and tons of action, which is breezy and fast-paced, so that you almost don't see the heaping portions of moralization thrown at you。 Call me a fanboy but I liked this, a lot。 。。。more

GrilledCheeseSamurai (Scott)

Tom Taylor brought me into this with his story。。。Bruno Redondo made me stay with that incredible art。I didn't even really care about Nightwing that much, but this book sure as chips changed all that。Fantastic stuff。 This volume is the secret sauce, the magic recipe, one of those special ones that 'changes everything for me。' Tom Taylor brought me into this with his story。。。Bruno Redondo made me stay with that incredible art。I didn't even really care about Nightwing that much, but this book sure as chips changed all that。Fantastic stuff。 This volume is the secret sauce, the magic recipe, one of those special ones that 'changes everything for me。' 。。。more

Billy Jepma

Tom Taylor just gets it, man。 He understands what makes superheroes special: it's not about being super powerful but being a hero。 And when you pair Taylor's unbridled optimism with art as wonderful and vivid and expressive as what Redondo and Lucas deliver? Well, that leads to one helluva comic。It's not hard to tell how invested I am in the Batman Mythos™️, so a lot of emotion I felt from this stems from how intimately Taylor highlights the depths of the relationships and history shared between Tom Taylor just gets it, man。 He understands what makes superheroes special: it's not about being super powerful but being a hero。 And when you pair Taylor's unbridled optimism with art as wonderful and vivid and expressive as what Redondo and Lucas deliver? Well, that leads to one helluva comic。It's not hard to tell how invested I am in the Batman Mythos™️, so a lot of emotion I felt from this stems from how intimately Taylor highlights the depths of the relationships and history shared between Dick and his family。 Granted, Taylor overplays the emotions a few too many times and strays into the saccharine territories, but it's all done with such earnestness that it's hard to complain。 And the payoff in the final issue of the volume is stellar--had me swallowing my emotions, that's for sure。 However, as fun, hopeful, and clever as Taylor's scripts are, it's Redondo's art and Lucas' colors that propel this to the heights it reaches。 Redondo's layouts are exceptional and burst with creativity and fluidity that function as an extension of Dick's character in the best of ways。 Like Taylor, Redondo understands these characters so well that every movement and pose feels incredibly intentional and tailored to the characteristics of each hero。 Lucas' colors are something else entirely, too, as his rich, vibrant colors bring a fantastical quality to the story that makes it a dream to look at。 Some of the spreads here are downright breathtaking。I do wish the villain had more of a presence, though。 The story takes its time (rightfully so) developing Dick's motivations and thought processes, but in doing so, it sidelines the villains so much that they don't feel threatening at all。 I'm obviously interested in learning more, but at this point, the book almost feels like it's shoehorning in a villain out of obligation, which is honestly distracting from all the good the rest of the story is doing。 Still, this is a terrific debut volume, and Taylor's promises that he and Redondo are committed to the series for the long haul have me so, so excited。 I can easily see this becoming a landmark run for Nightwing。 。。。more

Kyle Berk

Dream book。 It only got better with each issue。

Jamie

Read as single issues。 The writing on the Nightwing title hasn’t been this good since Chuck Dixon’s run and the art is absolutely incredible! Taylor definitely understands these characters and really nails the dialogue。 Redondo’s work, particularly in the fight scenes, is just fantastic, but even the talking head parts are great。 I can’t say enough good things about this book。 It made me fall in love with Nightwing all over again! Plus, Dick Grayson rescuing a puppy is basically erotica for me。

Gary

Tom Taylor is amazing。

Parker J

best comic of 2021

Luke Costin

Reminds me a lot of the Waid/Samnee run of Daredevil。 An interesting street level story with some amazing panelling。

Andres Pasten

Entretenida lectura。 Agradable volver a leer algo de DC cómics sin tener que saber tanto de lo anterior。

andrés

What can I say? 10/10 art, 10/10 colors, 10/10 sexy hero with a heart of gold, 10/10 choosing to be against wealth accumulation/disparity, helping people through mutual aid and attacking corrupt governments and systems of power! In a way, not a lot happened, but it's still one of the best superhero comics I have read。 What can I say? 10/10 art, 10/10 colors, 10/10 sexy hero with a heart of gold, 10/10 choosing to be against wealth accumulation/disparity, helping people through mutual aid and attacking corrupt governments and systems of power! In a way, not a lot happened, but it's still one of the best superhero comics I have read。 。。。more

Yas (whatifitsbooks)

I really enjoyed seeing Dick be back to normal。 The interactions with the Batfam were brilliant and the art style is MAGNIFICENT in this one。

Ronny Trøjborg

Læst som single issues

Ada

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it 🤩🤩🤩

John Wiswell

This is it。 This is every reason I have ever liked Robin, Dick Grayson, and Nightwing, all rolled into one。Firstly, it foregrounds Dick’s relationships。 He loves the Teen Titans and remains in contact with them。 The other Robins are “my brothers,” and his night going on patrol with Tim Drake warmed my heart。 His complicated relationship with Barbara Gordon has all the turns and jabs you’d crave。 Even Superman’s influence on who he wants to be is clear。 Plus without spoiling them, those few momen This is it。 This is every reason I have ever liked Robin, Dick Grayson, and Nightwing, all rolled into one。Firstly, it foregrounds Dick’s relationships。 He loves the Teen Titans and remains in contact with them。 The other Robins are “my brothers,” and his night going on patrol with Tim Drake warmed my heart。 His complicated relationship with Barbara Gordon has all the turns and jabs you’d crave。 Even Superman’s influence on who he wants to be is clear。 Plus without spoiling them, those few moments where Batman actually shows up are terrific and speak to the strain on the love between them。Now, this book isn’t quite a story。 Like the recent X-Men House of X/Powers of X launch, it’s really a long setup for a new status quo。 Dick is rich now, and figuring out what to do both with his heroic career and his influence。 His sympathy for the homeless and powerless is great。 Gone are the days of beating up pickpockets; now we’re asking why this rich city has so many people starving for cash。 This book promises an attempt to address the root causes of street crime, and to render villainous the powerful people who benefit from chaos。 This could be a special book for mainstream superhero stories。Oh, but there are still villains。 There’s literally a bad guy stealing people’s hearts。 So don’t worry: flashy combat in spandex is still on the menu。Also you can’t read this book without being floored by Bruno Redono’s art。 His fight scenes are slick, and his quiet moments are packed with emotion。 A glance, a kiss, and a concussion all hit perfectly。 It also has hilarious details like that Dick hangs around his apartment in a Black Canary concert t-shirt。 The look of this series is simply most of the most appealing any superhero comic has。So we’ve got this great ensemble that reflects upon the best elements of a classic character, and we’re putting him at a new angle for crimefighting, while not deleting his history。 And this story is drawn gorgeously。 I’m excited for what’s next。 。。。more

Jordan Stewart

This is the perfect start to a new run on Nightwing, elevating the series to a quality worthy of the iconic character of Dick Grayson。 This isn’t just the best Bat-Book right now, it’s one of the best superhero comics right now。 Hopefully this is the start of a classic run, it has the potential to be。

Logan

One of the best Nightwing books I have ever read! Tom Taylor has done it again as he has always done wonders with Elseworld stories like Dceased and Injustice down to then doing one of the best Suicide Squad runs in a long while。 Now he's doing what is quickly becoming my favorite Nightwing run! Dick Grayson has had a lot of changes over the last few years, as he was a secret agent at one point, to then being shot in the head and becoming Rick, which is a run I'd like to forget ever happened。 Wh One of the best Nightwing books I have ever read! Tom Taylor has done it again as he has always done wonders with Elseworld stories like Dceased and Injustice down to then doing one of the best Suicide Squad runs in a long while。 Now he's doing what is quickly becoming my favorite Nightwing run! Dick Grayson has had a lot of changes over the last few years, as he was a secret agent at one point, to then being shot in the head and becoming Rick, which is a run I'd like to forget ever happened。 What interested me in this new run, was them going back to basics, with Dick being back in Bludhaven, Blockbuster has taken over city hall and runs everything behind the scenes。 Meanwhile, Dick inherits all of the money Alfred had saved up over the years as Bruce's butler, and now he's a billionaire who can actually exact change。 The strongest part of this series is by far Tom Taylor's writing, as he nails the character of Dick so well, and also does a good job of writing the bat family。 It's a very wholesome, yet still fun superhero comic with tons of action and thrills。 Bruno Redondo's art is also spectacular and he gets really creative with some of the panels! I overall just really loved this volume, and this series is by far my favorite book on the shelf as of right now! Highly recommend it! 。。。more

Alan

Probably the best Nightwing run ever to exist I don’t care。 Tom Taylor is truly a talented guy and really cool

Rylan

This is one of the best DC series that I have read in a long time。 Nightwing has had a rough couple of years with Ric so it was beyond nice to see him finally get a good run if not one of the best runs he’s had in a long time。 Taylor really understands the character and builds a great story around him and utilizes his supporting cast。 This is honestly going to be a modern classic I highly recommend reading it because it will blow your mind。

TJ

An excellent book! Tom Taylor continues to blow me away。 Can’t recommend enough。 And the art is stunning! 5/5 stars and a new favorite graphic novel。

John Funderburg

4。5 stars。 An thoughtful, funny, action-packed read。 Very highly recommended。

Yuri

this was a fantastic start, and I don't just say that because I am happy the whole rick thing is over (which I am), Tom Taylor's writing is even better than usual, and the book also has spectacular artwork, the colorist (Adriano Lucas) did a stellar job using warm colors to give Blüdhavena unique identity and the artist (Bruno Redondo) always comes up with clever compositions and paneling that makes the book always engaging to read, the focus on dick's relationships with his friends and family i this was a fantastic start, and I don't just say that because I am happy the whole rick thing is over (which I am), Tom Taylor's writing is even better than usual, and the book also has spectacular artwork, the colorist (Adriano Lucas) did a stellar job using warm colors to give Blüdhavena unique identity and the artist (Bruno Redondo) always comes up with clever compositions and paneling that makes the book always engaging to read, the focus on dick's relationships with his friends and family is very interesting and is what allows the series to have so many wholesome moments while still being action-packed, overall I am really loving this。 。。。more