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Nightwing: Year One (Nightwing I #8)
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106! Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter!
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
August 1st 2005
by DC Comics
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The book that made me fall in love with Comics, it has it all Superman,DeadMan,Batman,Robin, and even the Titans. And what really is important, it's a character I and most people can relate to as they have went through the same delima Grayson does, establishing his independence and that certainly isn't easy when you've been raised by one of the world's premier superheroes.
But he rises to the challenge, and it's no secret I personally enjoy Dick Grayson more then Bruce Wayne. And it's because he...more
But he rises to the challenge, and it's no secret I personally enjoy Dick Grayson more then Bruce Wayne. And it's because he...more
In which Dick Grayson discovers a follow up act to his gig as Gotham's Boy Wonder.
This collection reads nicely as a trade pb. There's a strong arc in Dick Grayson's choice of his new path, and it ties in well with existing continuity and character relationships. Fortunately for me, this is light on Teen Titans stuff, which is just as well, because my childhood exposure to Batman mythos was through the animated series more than the comics, and my knowledge of that bit of the DC University is pre...more
This collection reads nicely as a trade pb. There's a strong arc in Dick Grayson's choice of his new path, and it ties in well with existing continuity and character relationships. Fortunately for me, this is light on Teen Titans stuff, which is just as well, because my childhood exposure to Batman mythos was through the animated series more than the comics, and my knowledge of that bit of the DC University is pre...more
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Good read. Batman was like, "Dick, you're FIRED!"
Robin, was like,"Looks like you're the dick!" Ok he didn't say that, but he sure as hell was thinking it behind one of his thought clouds.
They could have made his nightwing costume a little less Liberace and a little more "I'm gonna kick your ass."
This added a little realism to the comic world bc some comic characters are madd busy. Dick Grayson at the time was full time in three comic books... Batman, Robin, and Teen Titans. That's madd stress...more
Robin, was like,"Looks like you're the dick!" Ok he didn't say that, but he sure as hell was thinking it behind one of his thought clouds.
They could have made his nightwing costume a little less Liberace and a little more "I'm gonna kick your ass."
This added a little realism to the comic world bc some comic characters are madd busy. Dick Grayson at the time was full time in three comic books... Batman, Robin, and Teen Titans. That's madd stress...more
Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel were master storytellers! The Jagger and Richards of comics! I can honestly say I've enjoyed each issue of their run! (I'm waiting for a Richard Dragon Omnibus!) As a horror nut, I appreciated the Deadman appearance! Chuck Dixon has been one of my favorite writers since I was a Kid! His characterization is great here, especially between Nightwing and Jason Todd Robin. I really love Scott McDaniel's linework! Great story all around!
It was ok, nothing to write home about but decent. I liked that he went back to his roots to start over as well as talk with clark kent on deciding his future(it gives a bit of depth to superman, something he needs a lot these days) I also enjoyed the team up with Jason Todd(although he really irratated me, no wonder they killed him off). The best bit was batgirl, yes you heard that right. The moment she steps in she steals the spotlight. Without a doubt she's the best thing in this book. It als...more
Anyway, this was a nice (origin?) story about the emergence of Grayson as Nightwing. It always kind of kills me to read it though, since Grayso was my favorite Robin, though he's also great as Nightwing. It's sad to see the original duo break up.
The artwork was a little cray for my eyes. Nightwing moves like an acrobat, but its hard for me to follow at times.
The artwork was a little cray for my eyes. Nightwing moves like an acrobat, but its hard for me to follow at times.
A fun romp as Robin becomes Nightwing as he passes the torch to Jason Todd. I have to say given who Jason Todd turns out to be I’m far more interested in his storyline than the one in this book, although Dick Grayson is a legendary character time passing has rendered this story somewhat flat.
It's a process of being mature!
The Boy-Wonder (Dick Grayson, the 1st Robin) had dilemma in his early adulthood. He cannot be Batman's shadow or sidekick forever, although I never read about him being Robin... I kinda like the story.
The Boy-Wonder (Dick Grayson, the 1st Robin) had dilemma in his early adulthood. He cannot be Batman's shadow or sidekick forever, although I never read about him being Robin... I kinda like the story.
I wish I was impressed with this as everyone else seemed to be, but I just didn't think it was all that good. Maybe I was hoping for something a bit more gritty?
*sigh*
It was ok. Kinda.
I just wasn't feeling it.
*sigh*
It was ok. Kinda.
I just wasn't feeling it.
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I have always had a blind interest in Nightwing. Now I truly like him as a Superhero. This book does have everything! Batman, Batgirl, Robin, Superman, Killer Croc, Penguin, Dead Man and of course Nightwing! Awesome book!
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Really enjoyed this. I was always a fan of Nightwing (and Robin in general, once he learned that wearing pants/tights/something more than underwear was the way to go), and this was a great intro. Good art, great story, and I'd certainly enjoy reading more.
I feel this is the best comic book collection ever - I really LOVED it! Of course, I Robin and Superman are my favorite super heros and Batman is pretty cool, too...
Aug 10, 2011
Juan Jose
added it
Short and simple, good reading and covers the events from Dick Grayson quitting being Robin, until he finally defines who "Nightwing" is gonna be.
Clearly not the book to make me have warm feelings towards Bruce, but oh, Dick and Jason working together to save Alfred gives me heart-eyes.
This was informative and somewhat fun, though that's about it.
We'll see if the rest of the series is worth it!
We'll see if the rest of the series is worth it!
Fun. Lots of guest stars while Dick tries to find his own identity away from Batman. Has a kind of innocence to it.
Not a huge fan of the art, but great writing. Dick's such a showboat, but I love him regardless, haha.
Jan 18, 2013
Ola
marked it as to-read
Slow pace, should give time for character development. Still not that impressing. 3 stars
Jul 30, 2011
Luke
added it
A great fun read about Dick Graysons transition from Robin to Nightwing.
Loved every bit of this. Dick Grayson is pretty bad ass, no joking.
Not as good as I was expecting, but decent.
A great piece of art on Dick Grayson transforming from Robin to Nightwing. It was beautifully drawn and a very fun read. Well done. I look forward to reading more.
It was okay, but the really great parts happened when Batgirl showed up!
I loved this one. Loved it. It is really refreshing hearing the chatty narration voice of Dick Grayson, and the simultaneous backstory and foreshadowing were really brilliant. I also loved Superman's small but significant contribution.
Scott McDaniel is an awesome artist, but it seems like he's always getting stuck with weak writing.
This story was just okay for me. Although I did love the bits between Babs and Dick. If you're really interested in reading Nightwing's origin story I'd say give it a go.
I love Nightwing and this just made me love him more. It shows how Dick moved from Robin to Nightwing and also makes fun of old school Batman (sometimes, you just can't get rid of a bomb). It's really cute, and really funny and anyone who likes Batman should read it.
More fun from the great character of Nightwing, and the plethora of guest stars makes it even more fun to read.
Definitely a fun read. Nightwing is a bad ass and I enjoyed the story of how Dick Grayson took his leave of Bruce.
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Charles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to w...more
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His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to w...more
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