Nightwing #80

Nightwing keeps delivering and its become the book I look forward to readings the most from any company. Read Full Review

Read Nightwing #80. Suck it in. That's it. Enjoy what this team is putting out and see why it functions with ease, and see how creators make art that appears as if it's done with little effort yet has so much to offer. Read Full Review

If you're not reading Nightwing, then you're missing out on something truly great. Read Full Review

Nightwing's gonna have to take a double dose of the H-Factor for his meeting with Heartless next issue. We still know so little about him, other than, you know, he takes people's hearts. Can't wait to see how Nightwing handles this dude. Check back for next month's review where I have an over 60% chance of referencing Kanye West's song "Heartless." Read Full Review

Once again, this title is a joy. A treasure. A thing of beauty. Each month, a get a new delivery of awesome that makes me realize what it is I love about comics in the first place. Tom and Bruno simply get it. They love comics too. If this book does not sweep the Eisners next year, then maybe I don't understand anything. Read Full Review

This issue continues to keep the series' momentum going as Tom Taylor brings his usual high-quality writing to this product. If this series is any indication, Taylor's future with DC will be full of even more top-tier and fan-favorite books. As a hardcore Nightwing and DC Comics fan, it's hard to find anything negative at all about this series. Especially not any that would bog down all the positives and great things in general about this series. High recommendations go to this issue as well as both past issues! Read Full Review

This issue is funny at times, heartbreaking at others, and grounded in a trio of great characters. Oh, and we can't forget Bitewing, as the nasty little puppy steals every show she's in. This is the run Dick Grayson fans deserve. Read Full Review

This issue is filled with brilliant colors that really set the tone of this tale. The color work is especially appealing during the action oriented panels. The detailed drawings are engaging and draw the reader further into the scenes. Read Full Review

Every single page of this book is just full to the brim with love. Love for the characters, love for the world they inhabit, and love for the medium itself. Dynamic gorgeous art and character development are a winning combination that never grows old. If this run continues this pace, it will undoubtedly go down as one of the greats. Read Full Review

Infinite Frontier's new direction for Nightwing is just awesome entertainment. We get witty dialogue, considerable character interactions, and vile villains. We're drawing closer to the confrontation of Heartless and Nightwing, but the journey to that moment is pure enjoyment! Read Full Review

While some reviewers have lamented the somewhat slow pace of this run, I love it. The art and coloring are best in the business bar none and the writing is top-notch for sure too! Read Full Review

Not only is NIGHTWING #80 a blast to read, it shows this creative team gets people. They know how the human brain works. In the wake of a strange and unexplained tragedy, this cast of characters is chipper. They're all working overtime to avoid thinking about it. Every member of this creative team shows us that. Pick upNightwing #80, out from DC Comics May 18th, at a comic shop near you! Read Full Review

This isn't much of an issue to get into plot-wise. It's very straightforward, with its plot bare bones and the character interaction doing the heavy work. From Dick's Black Canary t-shirt to his Adam West Batman mug to the return of Chuck Dixon era villains Brutale and Electrocutioner, this is pure comic book fun from top to bottom. No surprises, but a lot of enjoyment. Read Full Review

Nightwing #80 is another home run by the creative team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo. This issue does a great job in showcasing the dynamic that Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, and Tim Drake share. At the same time, the developments around the new Heartless villain continue to be compelling as things continue to escalate in Bludhaven. All of this makes Nightwing one of the best comic books on the market. Read Full Review

A Robin cameo brings out the absolute best in writing and artwork on an already fun comic. Read Full Review

Overall, this is a very strong book that finally seems to be going places. Read Full Review

Nightwing #80 does a great job at balancing the narrative alongside the fun banter between Dick, Barbara and others. While the previous two issues spent more time musing on Dick's responsibilities to his community, here we get a more overt threat in the form of Blockbuster goons, pushy police detectives, and Heartless. Fans so far will enjoy what's here, but those wanting a little more focus and momentum in the series will find much to like. Read Full Review

There's a lot going on as Tom Taylor begins to weave the plots he laid down the two issues prior and, as always, Bruno Redondo is right there to make easy work out of the script. Read Full Review

Nightwing #80 is a slow burn issue more about fan service than story.  Not a ton happens until the end, and even then, the lack of setup made the cliffhanger hit less than it should have.  This is still a better Nightwing book than fans have gotten in years, but I am still waiting for that moment that makes it a must-read for everyone.  I hope that moment hits next month because I want to love this book, but I only like it right now.   Read Full Review

yahhwy

May 18, 2021

Spoilers incoming, A lot of it. What we got: - Cool Nightwing gadgets. We are this close from Dick using a Bo staff like the cartoons and tv series. - Great Bat family moments coupled with our favorite new doggo, Haley, getting her much deserved walk. Who's a good girl? - Tim being Tim. I recommend this to the Drake fans. I know there is a lot of you begging for content. This is some great content. - The layout of Dick's apartment. My personal favorite. Those two pages were perfect. This is the thing that hardcore fans love. - Nightwing villains (Surprise kids! Nightwing has a rogues' gallery before the New52!) - Dick and Babs' law degrees. Dick's police history. Backstory. - Babs' cartoon face. NEW MEME INCOMING! - Heartle ss looks cool and threatening as hell. Thank Darkseid that he or she isn't another one of Blockbuster's lackeys. - Most importantly, BABS STAYED IN DICK'S APARTMENT, but Dick slept on the coach. False alarm. Put alert level to DEFCON 4. What we didn't get: - Dick and Babs "relationship". It's our business, Babs! Why do you think I buy these comics? You are losing to Kori. - MOAR fight scenes! The team up fight scene was like drinking water from an oasis after days of travelling the desert. It was so awesome that I can't get enough of it. Conclusion: I won't review the art, colors and lettering, because right now let's get used to the fact that the art team will always do great things. They have given not just life but also an identity to a character that lost a lot if it this past decade. Taylor hits the heart of every Bat family fans. Reminding us that behind the masks and cowls and their very grumpy mentor, they are still teenagers and adults who love enjoying life in the company of each other, whether it be as civilians or superheroes, like a family. more

daspidaboy

May 18, 2021

Great use of panels and great writing for Nightwing, Tim Drake, and Barbara Gordon.

Saltyredhoodfans

May 18, 2021

Jealous todd fan and his fake accounts strikes again lmao

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WhistleBlower - May 20, 2021

That guy is mentally deranged and gets into a frothing rage over anything that doesn't adhere perfectly to his radical politics.

mangaZZZZZ - Jun 7, 2021

Who?

WhistleBlower - Jun 7, 2021

Just look at which sock puppet accounts keep liking the same reviews. It's a mentally ill Red Hood fan who keeps slandering Chip Zdarsky

mangaZZZZZ - Jun 7, 2021

ahhhhh, I think who he is. Is that Felixalasnegras?

daspidaboy - Jun 8, 2021

yeah those guys are a bit crazy.

Jeff Plaza

May 19, 2021

This is probably DC comics best title. Reminds me of Hawkguy

Batfamily Renegade

May 23, 2021

This issue has been the best yet. I really appreciate that the characters drive the story instead of the story driving the characters. This is certainly the best book involving the batfamily and giving those characters some fanservice. The fanservice does go a little overboard at times like when Dicks says Tim might be the best Robin. It's just such an incorrect statement and seems more like something someone would say on twitter instead of in this universe in a canon comic. The fight scene here is just so well done I love it. The latter half of this comic really picks up in a great exciting way.

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

Aug 04, 2021

Que edição foi essa meu Deus? Vibrei ao ver o Tim, trazendo toda aquela vibe Chuck Dixon. Ri descontroladamente por causa da Barbara. E fiquei anestesiado com as cenas de ação. Está edição figuras entre as minhas favoritas da vida.

BigCliff

Aug 26, 2021

The momentum is still going strong with this issue. So many great moments such as Babs & Dick "do they or do they not like them situation (the scene where dick is being interrogated,) good action & most importantly, the introduction of Tim Drake. He literally adds the dynamic that a loving little brother would. He's funny, smart, sympathetic & more. A lot of classic moments and panels/scenes with Dick, Babs, & Dick. Great issue.

C02goddess

Jan 19, 2022

I love the variant cover! I also love this issue. All the characters were handled well, their interactions spot on and fun. This issue had a bit of everything from investigation, character beats, fight scenes, to the long game villain confronting the hero.

allenquanobi

May 18, 2021

It's so good. It's literally the perfect balance of humor, clever dialogue, mystery, and amazing storytelling from Tom Taylor. He understands what makes a character likeable, and honestly for me, he is becoming what Bendis always claimed he was. Taylor writes dialogue that flows off the page like a movie. The art doesn't even need any more praising, but I'll mention it again. Redondo's layouts are very unique; he's going for something new every page and every issue. Even haters of his art can't deny that the covers he has put out for this series so far are amazing. This is by far the best series DC is putting out, and every single reader should grab an issue either digitally or physically as soon as possible

ComiczLover

May 18, 2021

Good story so far and even greater art.

KFuqua

May 24, 2021

I like it. This team continues to have a good run on Nightwing and it's about time.

Psycamorean

May 24, 2021

This was very good.

nekizt

Jun 05, 2021

bop

Spacey Medicine

Apr 22, 2022

What a fun read, I’m so grateful that Tom Taylor is capable of writing amusing dialogue that doesn’t make me want to stab my eyes out, unlike some writers I could name.

Brion Salazar

May 18, 2021

Nightwing #80 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Bruno Redondo Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: May 19, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Dick Grayson is not Batman. Even though his parents were killed by criminals, and he was raised by Bruce Wayne and eventually became the costumed side-kick Robin, the original Boy Wonder has always had something that made him uniquely different from his mentor: Heart. Nightwing has long established himself as his own man, and crime-fighter. Flying out of the shadow of the Batman is not an easy thing to do but over the years he has become a fan-favorite and an established hero in his own right. Tom Taylor and company have not forgotten what led to Dick’s success as a character, and as a book - the fact that Nightwing is not the dark detective, working alone in the shadows, grim and determined to strike fear in the hearts of criminals throughout Gotham and beyond. Dick has never been afraid to ask for help and he is the glue that holds many of the relationships within the Bat-family together. It is his ability to see the best in others and reach out to them when he needs their help the most. Now he faces an enemy who literally does not have a heart, and is claiming the lives of many homeless people in Bludhaven, by taking theis. Dick quickly enlists the help of Barbara Gordon and Tim Drake to track down the killer, all the while we are treated to this clever, fun interplay between the three friends that have very different, yet equally important relationships. Bruno Redondo’s art is a terrific combination of energetic storytelling, simple linework, and visual appeal. Together with Taylor’s pitch-perfect tone for the characters, Nightwing is quickly becoming one of my favorite books on the stands. more

JBL Reviews

May 22, 2021

Fun series

EDiakota

May 30, 2021

" I don't pretend to understand henchman job satisfaction, but stealing from homeless kids has got to feel like a career low." - NIGHTWING

Boudi

Jul 22, 2021

Man, the art and the colors here can't get enough praise, perfection would be the right word. The take on Barbara is still great, she caring, badass and smart. There is a cool fight scene that was creative. Saddly this issue felt a bit short.

Antenovial

May 18, 2021

A solid chapter that makes me hopeful I might enjoy Nightwing after all. Bringing Tim's and Dick's brotherly relationship back has been long overdue and there are some reveals going on about past and present which makes this a good read. Sadly bringing Dick's time studying law and being a police officer back, makes the decisions he made in #79 look even more naive. It still doesn't quite feel like a solo Nightwing comic, and I hope more than nostalgia and bats await.

TheKize

May 20, 2021

This run of Nightwing looks beautiful and couldn't be better in tone. Some of Redondo's action sequences this issue are breaktaking in their innovation. If I have a gripe, it's that the story of this arc feels too small. I love the hangout time we get to spend with Dick, Barbara, and Tim, but the conflict and villain so far just aren't compelling.

Merlyn

May 18, 2021

I'm sorry but this is the second issue where things move at a slow pace, add to that Taylor's classic bad dialogue and I can't rate it any higher. I love the art but that alone can't save this book.

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Merlyn - May 20, 2021

Sadly Taylor has a very aggressive fanbase who loves him to the point of fanaticism so I don't see that happening anytime soon, especially after what happened with Nightwing the last few years.

fearUhavemeisenough

May 18, 2021

We return to the material of writers who do not soak up their characters. Dick is a person who has temporary jobs, he left his law degree, he left the police not because of mediocrity, but because he chose vigilantism above all else. The accusatory way in which the police arrived does not fit in anything, that is why I support Bárbara's words. Tim, now the Robin is just filler, Drake deserves his own series and is not used as filler. It's funny that Dick called Tim the best robin when he was the one who took the title from him. Oh and that wanted scene was more forced. It is lazy writing, with good art.

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Weird Science Jim - May 21, 2021

He didn’t take the title from him