Nightwing #57

VerdictWhere some could find the slower pace of this issue a little off-putting, I enjoyed it, especially after the roller-coaster thrill ride of issues 50-56. Ric's relationship with Sapienza has grown and so has his connection with Bea. Having Duela Dent, back and adopting her “Joker's Daughter” persona again is intriguing, to say the least. This character has crossed over from being hero, villain, anti-hero and everything in-between, so seeing her in these pages will definitely add some spice. I look forward to finding out just how much, over the next few months. Read Full Review

NIGHTWING #57 is an awesome issue. Visually stunning, this comic balances both romance and horror perfectly. Characters are brought to life in NIGHTWING #57. Read Full Review

I was starting to reach the point where I was anxiously awaiting Ric's return to Dick Grayson. After this issue? There's more life left in this storyline and there's still a number of fun possibilities to explore. And I'm all the way ready for it. Read Full Review

Overall yet another fantastic issue ofNightwing as one story line comes to an end and another begins. I look forward to going on the journey as we discover what the nefarious villain has planned for The Nightwings and Bludhaven. Lobdell and Kaplan have started something spectacular here. Read Full Review

This all leads to one hell of an ending and one hell of a cliffhanger. The writers whet your appetite here and seem poised to really cut loose in the next issue. They make the build up worthwhile and interesting. Let's see what happens but it seems like it could be great! Read Full Review

The writing and art direction come together in a beautiful, transitional issue that makes me wish March 20th was tomorrow! Read Full Review

Lastly, looks like the Joker's Daughter is back in the fold. She has to be one of the more disturbing characters in DC's roster. How in any way could it make sense to anyone to wear a dead person's face as a mask? Who cares if it's your "dad?" You have to be a different kind of crazy to think that's OK in any capacity. Read Full Review

Sure to be a favorite amongst fans old and new alike! Read Full Review

This issue is a great read introducing a potentially terrifying villain. 4 out of 5 stars. Read Full Review

Nightwing #57 does its job as a part one to a new arc. Had most of Ric's contribution to this issue been edited down/out (mainly the rehashing inner monologue), I think I would have genuine excitement as to where this new Duela Dent story could go and how insane it can get. I think I'd be marking my calendar for #58's release so I could see how much more about Bea we will learn. Unfortunately, I know Ric will be thinking again, and that drops my excitement down a bit. The fact that it's starting off slow does give me hope that they will build a good character story for Duela, like they did with Scarecrow. I just have to hope they end stronger than they did with Scarecrow. It's only the first issue so we will see where this ride takes us. Read Full Review

While I'm happy to see some of the side characters of this series get some background, while continuing to show the Nightwing team in action, the story that we're moving into felt a bit boring to me and a bit overdone.  Yeah, it is something that would befell a city such as Bludhaven, but it came off as a bit of a dud, while much of this issue was used to catch up new readers to what's going on in the world of Nightwing.  I love the art and the prospect of the villain at hand, but overall I felt that this issue was lacking. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a major step in the right direction. I can only hope that this is an indication that Nightwing's course is being corrected and smooth sailing is in the stars. As a huge fan of Dick Grayson, as Robin, Nightwing and as Batman I believe he deserves better than to be reduced to a shadow of himself by a sniper's bullet to further the fall of his mentor. Dick Grayson is more than a plot device, he is a beloved hero and hopefully we will be seeing that hero again very soon. Read Full Review

Nightwing #57 is a mixed bag. Your enjoyment of the issue may depend on how much you enjoy awkward, high school level flirtation and social commentary. Read Full Review

Little happens this time around, and it's most certainly a hiccup in the intriguing storyline the team has built of late. Read Full Review

Don't be confused. I still hate this entire Ric Grayson approach, however, Nightwing #57 offers some really nice character moments that I can't really knock. Ric takes a back seat as Beatrice and the Nightwings take the spotlight, and there genuinely is some good work here. Read Full Review

A segment involving Bre and Barbara Gordon bonding was surprisingly well done, but the issue as a whole is still full of flaws. Read Full Review

With no realuse of Nightwing OR Dick Grayson in this issue, its clear to me DC Editorialhas no idea what to do with the property. As one of its oldest characters,thats a genuine pity. Read Full Review

waltgator93

Feb 20, 2019

We definitely don’t go in the direction the last issues cliffhanger was going. Ric still wants nothing to do with The Nightwings but the head Nightwing still wants to recruit Ric. For a first issue to new story, got me little bit interested. Really enjoyed the artwork!

sebastianorellana95

Feb 20, 2019

The love of Barbara for Dick showing in this issue, is the best (and the art).

Rick Jonez

Feb 20, 2019

It was okay. I'd dropped this book awhile ago and this was a catch up. Duela is beyond creepy. Babs joking TWO 'kill you' comments were uncharacteristically offputting.

Darkseid24

Feb 20, 2019

Meh with Scarecrow gone the story is kind of boring now. Best part surprisingly was Jokers daugther. She had some cool scenes, but most was teased for the next issue. Actually could be one of these stories, where Joker‘s daugther isn’t lame or annoying. As for the Ric plot it’s repetitive- I can’t hear the word „muscle memory kicks in- anymore. Ric basically just repeated, what happened last issue. And even so it was already clear that he would work with the Nightwings, it’s been pointed out again. He also shortly mentions, how he beat Scarecrow, but what is really weird, that we see zero reaction from Ric about the fact, that a mass murderer gave him therapy. Guess Ric doesn’t bother. There’s also a scene with Barbara, which was ok ( even so she acted kind of unfair to Rics new girlfriend), but this scene was mainly there for Dick Grayson fans to cope with Dick being Ric. The art was great, but overall I think I will slowly walk away from Nightwing, since after Jokers daugther there aren’t any guest appearances of any Batman villains teased& Rics love life isn’t interesting enough for me to keep me reading. more

RBL

Feb 20, 2019

Tl;dr Still bad, little noticeable improvement. Would not recommend purchasing by all means, read only if you must but do not expect much from it. A general improvement over the past issues but still delivers a below average story with a protagonist who can’t to decide who he is and a writer who is unsure of what to do with him. He continually states he wants nothing to do with “hero work” and those who do are crazy, yet seems eager to jump into it while admonishing himself for that. This continuous contradiction is becoming irritating. The Nightwings, those who appear, still don’t present more personality than the one trait given to each, one being Nite-Wing redux in essence. New primary villain, somehow even less compelling than the last. Lastly, supporting characters also seem off and seem to just be changed to fit the story rather than portraying them in a more organic manner. Art is more consistent and better fitting. So this can be said to be the best thing in the book, as the writing is decidedly not it. more

Psycamorean

Feb 20, 2019

Found this to be really boring, but if we push through some of the bad characterizations, maybe this can be something that works.

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Darkseid24 - Feb 20, 2019

Yeah. I also thought it was quite boring, but surprisingly not because of Joker‘s daugther.

Psycamorean - Feb 20, 2019

I don't really need yet another story about rich people being gross. And this love interest thing came about way too fast, imo. Joker's Daughter was fine in this issue.

Darkseid24 - Feb 20, 2019

It’s going on for a few issues though, but so many repetitive things here. Joker’s Daugther really surprisingly was. I normally don’t like her.

RBL - Feb 22, 2019

There has been no progress at all in regards to any of the characters, especially in a protagonist that keeps contradicting most of his choices. Unsurprisingly this leads to a bad book. But it’s been bad since issue #50 so it’s hardly a surprise. A villain more lackluster than the last and a love interest thet just seems to be specifically made for this arc leads me to believe she won’t stick around and just be a plot device here. Seems like the beginning of another mediocre arc.

Darkseid24 - Feb 22, 2019

Issue 50 was great& so was Scarecrow’s portrayal in 50-56. Say what you want about Ric, but Scarecrow was greatly portrayed. And same goes for Jokers Daugther. It’s the first story where she isn’t a joke. As for Bea Dicks love interests are never deep characters, but she’s ok so far. Only real problem is Ric& for me, that I personally don’t care about Dicks love life at all. So Jokers Daugther is the best part here.

KFuqua

Feb 25, 2019

Decent art, horrible story. The mess of the Ric Grayson experiment continues and DC seems to still be intent on destroying one of their oldest and best characters.

Spacey Medicine

Mar 03, 2019

"Oh wow I hate being a superhero so much how dumb and lame guess the only thing to do is sign up to be a superhero that’s so consistent of me."

ohhaimark

Feb 22, 2019

THE GOOD: -I am so glad to see Travis Moore illustrating this issue. He is miles better than the other artists. -I actually did kinda like some moments between Detective Nightwing and Ric. THE BAD: -I really truly don't care about Bea or anything about her. -I found the dialogue really cringe-y this issue. -God, I hate Ric. He's a fine idea, but he is executed so stupidly. -And why does that murderer act like a f***ing 2-year-old why? I was extra glad to see him caught. -I also hate the Nightwing League. Now that's a stupid idea. I seriously doubt anyone could make that half-decent. -So now we get some preachy messages about homelessness shoved down our throat?! Lovely! -I really hated Joker's Daughter th is issue. Her dialogue sounded like it came from the 60s TV show, and not in a good nostalgic way, and she was just obnoxious and off-putting. -I didn't like that Barbara/Bea conversation. -That end was just way too over-the-top and ridiculous, not to mention off-putting. -Why do I read this series? more

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Darkseid24 - Feb 23, 2019

You are kind of right, but Jokers Daugther was ok ( and actually the only good thing in this issue for me ), because she sucks so much in every other Comic. It’s her New52 version unfortunately. And someone had to say that about Bea lol

ohhaimark - Feb 24, 2019

Glad you found Joker's Daughter tolerable. I just found her really annoying and not in a good way. And, yeah, Bea is just a boring love interest.

Darkseid24 - Feb 24, 2019

Im also surprised, because normally I can’t stand her. I’m wondering though how much I will like it when no Batman villain is in the story anymore. On the other hand Dan Jürgens is a good writer ( but I don’t like his Batman Beyond run)