Reviews

Nightwing. Tom 1. Lepszy niż Batman by Tim Seeley

faehistory's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

chrisburton's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

stitchedwithmoonlight's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

boards_books_and_brews's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Nightwing, Vol. 1: Better than Batman
Written by Tim Seeley
Art by Yanick Paquette and Chris Sotomayor
Book 45/250
Genre: Fantasy, Superhero
Format: Digital, Graphic Novel
Pages: 176
Published: 2017
Rating: 5/10
Art: 5/10

Collects Nightwing (2016) Rebirth, 1-4, & 7-8

Overall I felt this was pretty meh. Nightwing is an interesting character, but the plot didn't really grab me, and the art was just not for me.

geeknb's review against another edition

4.0

Read in deluxe edition (own in hb)

geo1ogyrocks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

colindalaska's review against another edition

2.0

Like a whinging teenaged James Bond.

Better than Batman? No.

madelynhope's review against another edition

3.0

rounded down 3.5

unladylike's review against another edition

4.0

Ha! After reading and reviewing the whole Greyson series that began early in the New 52 era and flowed directly into this Rebirth series, I never expected this book to be so enjoyable, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 3. Tim Seeley was the weak link as one half of the writing team of Greyson, but somehow steps it up and writes a consistently good comic here. Raptor is a fantastic character with a good, multi-faceted arc, despite initially seeming to be a satirical cookie cutter cliche. Tiger and Midnighter play minimal comic support and plot backup, while Barbara Gordon and Damien continue to provide much needed emotional depth and risk. Bruce Wayne is back as Batman, thankfully, and this story does a good job of highlighting some of his weaknesses that have defined him throughout his life: Bruce is stuck in a moment, whereas Dick is always moving from one position to another, swinging through various aspects of his identity, and truly believing in the value of all living beings more than Batman, even though it's Batman's maxim he has been indoctrinated with. The most poignant moment for me was when Dick reflects on this question: what if Batman and Robin had declared war on poverty rather than on criminals? The answer is quickly obvious that the more righteous "Robin Hood" mission would involve *being* a criminal, and would therefore put him squarely in Batman's narrow crosshairs. Class disparities are key to understanding the contrasts between these characters, both past, present, and future. Lots of good stuff, both entertaining and meaningful, here in this title.

daileyxplanet's review against another edition

4.0

Better Than Batman? Pretty dang close. I haven't really read much of Nightwing or Grayson yet but this was a great jumping on point as intended. Raptor is an intriguing character with his own brand of justice.