Better late than never, I guess. If you've been following my blog, you've probably read how busy I am with school and work. Sorry about being a little late, I'll try to catch up this weekend!
Written by: Kyle Higgins
Art by: Eddy Barrows
This is officially the very first Nightwing comic I've ever read, let alone bought off the shelves of my local comic book store. I've read other reviews and people have stated that it was a little bit on the boring side; however, I would argue that it was perfect for a new reader. That's the whole point of the new 52 -- attract new readers.
Nightwing #1 provided a lot of background for me to understand that the original Robin, Dick Grayson, is now flying solo. I know, I know... Veteran readers would probably ask me if I've been living under a rock... But just like my reviews: better late than never! Haha!
Kyle Higgins does a really good job telling the back story of how Dick Grayson went from circus boy, to Robin, to Nightwing. Really that's pretty much what this issue was about... backstory. I enjoyed Eddy Barrows' art and I think I'll definitely pick up the next issue. One thing I do want to know is... I thought Nightwing's colors were blue and black? I'm curious why they decided on a color change... There's Robin, Red Robin from Teen Titans, and Nightwing... Perhaps, this is an homage to those colors? It didn't bother me much, but I know a lot of readers were kind of upset with the color change: think Batman and Robin movies with Arnold... A movie that some fans, would like to forget...
Thank you DC. You've given me, yet, another story to get hung up on.
Writing: 9/10
Art: 9/10
Storytelling 9/10
Overall: 9/10
