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But that scene with the ships is meant to say there's hope in the city because the people there are working class people coming together in a time of crisis. Not to mention there's a cheesy tribute to past great Nightwing writers (barring of course one very controversial creator).
Nightwing #81
| Writer | Tom Taylor |
| Artist | Bruno Redondo |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Dick Grayson trades out his escrima sticks for a magnifying glass and a sleuth hat to investigate Blüdhaven's new mayor, Melinda Zucco, and find out how the daughter of the man who murdered Dick's parents came to power in Nightwing's city. But his investigative adventure is cut short when he comes face to face with the most horrendous villain in the history of Blüdhaven-HEARTLESS.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Jun 15, 2021You know the drill by now. Nightwing is DC's best book right now and shows no sign of handing over its crown. The creative team is so locked in and it seems like we're in the middle of an all-time great run for Dick Grayson. Read Full Review
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The Super Powered Fancast - Timala Elliott
Jun 15, 2021Detailed drawings are set off by a bold color palate. The action scenes are beautifully done and very engrossing. And the tone of the story is perfectly captured, with certain panels that are sure to draw an emotional response. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William J. Jackson
Jun 15, 2021It cannot be stated enough that DC has a hit on its hands with this series. If you start with this issue, you'll be a very happy fan. But let it inspire you to get the previous three issues to see how it all progressed. It's exciting to see a character Dc once (twice) tried to remove from the scene now enjoys a spectacular storyline that hopefully, one day forms the center of a Nightwing family of titles. If possible, this would rate a 10 out of 5. Read Full Review
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10
Dark Knight News - Steve J Ray
Jun 15, 2021It's no secret that I love every member of the Bat-Family; however competent, temperamental, misguided, stubborn or obstinate they may be, but it's always lovely seeing one in these pages" or is it? This series is fun, but I've already said that it also consistently delivers food for thought. The cliffhanger this month doesn't involve imminent death, or violence, but has grabbed me all the same. Read Full Review
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DC Comics News - Tony Farina
Jun 16, 2021Nightwing #81 continues the tradition of this news creative team of being awesome. If you are not reading Nightwing, then you are not practicing self-care. This is like spending time with the best people you know. I love it. This is the book that will make long standing comics fans hearken back to the days when they were children and for new comics fans to realize what it means to be a hero. The best heroes in comics do it without powers. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Adam Barnhardt
Jun 16, 2021Month in and month out, Nightwing has become exactly what superhero books should be. Read Full Review
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Black Nerd Problems - Morgan Hampton
Jun 16, 2021There's some more heavy heart stuff in this Nightwing #81, but I'm not gonna spoil it here. I'll save that for you when you read the actual book. Be ready, though. Long time Nightwing fans are gonna feel some type of way. Read Full Review
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The Comicbook Dispatch - acnbat
Jun 17, 2021Four issues in, and no letdown at all from Taylor and company!! Nightwing #81 really gets numerous storylines rolling on all cylinders and I literally can't wait for more Read Full Review
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AIPT - Christopher Franey
Jun 15, 2021Fantastic issue! The arc is wonderful all on its own, but this new story reveal could really rock Dick Grayson's world. Read Full Review
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COMICON - Scott Redmond
Jun 16, 2021The bold yet familiar in the best ways possible era of Nightwing continues with another engaging, gorgeous, colorful, heartfelt, fun, and even shocking issue. Every piece of these four issues proves how much this creative team loves both Dick Grayson but also everything about his and the Bat-family's world. This surely will go down as one of the greatest Nightwing runs and one of the greatest times for fans of the characters. Read Full Review
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Monkeys Fighting Robots - Zac Owens
Jun 15, 2021DC Comics' NIGHTWING #81 is a shift in gears. Now that this creative team has shown us the good life, they're threatening to take it away. They have done their work beautifully. They've made us care about these characters deeply. And now that things are taking a turn for the dramatic, we're all already bought in. Read Full Review
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9.0
GWW - Nick Friar
Jun 14, 2021Faithful Taylor readers know you can't get comfortable reading his work. You're always one panel away from a major development, good or bad. But his first few issues on Nightwing had been different. That probably had to do with the need to establish the character's direction after Joker War and the other matters with the title I've spent too much time on already. That mission has been accomplished, and it seems Taylor knows that. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Jun 15, 2021So far, this run has hooked me with every issue. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jun 16, 2021Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, and Adriano Lucas further cement how they are delivering the best comic book DC Comics is publishing with Nightwing #81. From beginning to end you are fully invested in everything that is going down in Bludhaven. From Nightwing taking on Heartless while trying to save kids from a massive fire to the Melinda Zucco big reveal, this is a can't miss comic book. Read Full Review
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9.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Jun 19, 2021One truly heroic and hopeful moment makes the issue, even as a big cliffhanger twist threatens to disrupt everything! Read Full Review
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8.4
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Jun 16, 2021The story is very good. It is nice to have a story with a bit of meat on it with some good action. The artwork by Redondo is good too. Overall, this is another solid issue of a series that is on the upswing of being something great. Read Full Review
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8.0
Batman-News - Michael Escalante
Jun 15, 2021Nightwing #81 is a must read for any fan of the character given its final page reveal. While the cliffhanger is definitely intriguing, the rest of the issue is solid in its own right. The fight between Dick and Heartless is well executed and concludes on an optimistic note for the citizens of Bldhaven. Sentimentality is more carefully managed and Taylor's script does a better job of balancing high octane action with his quieter, character driven scenes. With a major shakeup in store for next month's issue, the potential for the series is higher than before. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Batman Universe - D.M. Grant
Jun 16, 2021It's a solid issue. Nothing much wrong with it once again. But the reveal has me antsy. Tom Taylor knows Dick Grayson in and out, but does this new character have a place in his history? Is there more to be revealed? Can he pull it off? I hope so. Read Full Review
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7.5
Weird Science - Jim Werner
Jun 15, 2021Nightwing continues to jog in place a bit, but the cliffhanger could be very explosive! Tom Taylor still seems a little too concerned with fan service instead of developing his antagonists and story, but the art is excellent, and he writes Dick Grayson well. I've said it for three months now, but I still like this book when I want to love it. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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This series gets better and better each week. The story is great but my god the art is fantastic to look at
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PICK OF THE WEEK!
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Continues being a highlight in the current DC lineup, from the world building to the art that feels like a full course meal every issue.
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damn, tom taylor is killing it. probably why he's my favorite comic book writer of all time.
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"Take at seat. Tell us your plan for my city." - BLOCKBUSTER
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Art 3/3 Colors and Letters 3/3 Writing 2/4 Total 8/10 As I am reading this issue, I experienced numerous conflicting emotions. Not because of the art, coloring nor the letters. The art team has done magnificent work for the past four issues. Bruno Redondo (artist), Adriano Lucas (colors) and Wes Abbott (letters) deserve all the praises being given to them. It will no doubt be a blessing for them to continue working on Nightwing. As I said time and time again, they gave an identity to Bludhaven as a city. Ever walked in Tokyo, Paris or New York, and exclaimed to yourself "Wow!". That is what I felt looking at Bludhaven. The more amazing part is they can do more. A lot more. They have been restricted to tight spaces: alleyways, camp more
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Admittedly the ending is kind of lame, but I like how Dick's attitude towards Melinda is something that gets under the skin of someone usually so level-headed and sociable. Not to mention, there's a great celebration of past Nightwing creators in a time of crisis.
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Man, I was really enjoying this issue. I liked the way the characters are written. I liked the pacing. But then they had to pull that twist, which I hate. I really don't have anything else to say about this one.
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Why is this series so good? Mainly because Taylor just keeps writing really great moments that showcase how fascinating & challenging Nightwing's world can be.My favorite moment in this issue is seeing the citizens of Bludhaven rally together to rescue those kids on the pier. It's the highlight of this issue for me because it proves that Dick's idea of the city is correct when he said "the people of Bludhaven are good. It's those in power that are bad." Loved the continued banter between the trio (babs, dick & tim) Enjoyed Heartless even though it's very unclear what his point of the story is for all of this. He's just stealing hearts & he wants to see kids fear? i was unclear on that. the character feels like an unnecessary or throw more
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No strong feelings about this one. It exists, I guess. Dick still has to deal with the Ric stuff because DC can let everything go that pertains to continuity except for that thing no one wants to see anymore. I thought Melinda might turn into a compelling character, but it seems more as if she is just there for the cheap drama. The cartoonish skill showcases really aren't my thing. It makes them look as if they aren't part of the story and almost diminishes the skill quality wise.
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I actually wanted to give this a 5 because I liked the fights but it deserves a lot less for "reveals" pulled out of Taylor's ass that probably won't even turn out to be true.
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The cartoonist did a great job with the fight, the art is good, the story runs very slow, It is boring to see that the Mary Sue of DC does not advance, despite the money that Alfred inherited from her, Barbara who licks the floor where she passes and Tim who Dick took the mantle from him to give it to Damian. Tyler insists on making this Mary Su more Mary Su which makes one lose interest in the bondage boy.
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