It’s
been a long time coming, as Nightwing picks up where it left off several issues
ago. Dick is dealing blackjack in Roland Desmond’s casino, while kicking the
collective butts of the various gangs in Bludhaven. Interestingly enough,
Desmond is actually helping Nightwing, because they have a common foe – Raptor.
As Dick says
often enough in this issue, he doesn’t trust Desmond, but he recognizes his personal
code, and is using that in an attempt to safeguard his likely betrayal. Of
course, not everyone is comfortable with such an arrangement.
I’m pleased
to see the international diversions laid to rest, at least for now. Perhaps DC
Editorial was throwing a bone to those who enjoyed Dick Grayson’s brief foray
into espionage. I’m hoping that’s a mere blip on the character’s history, like
Hudson University. But for those who feel otherwise, the return of Raptor may
be enough to appease such fans.
As for supporting
players, the Run-Offs, their story is not yet over – though it SHOULD BE. I
mean really, how long can Seeley milk the
super-villain-wannabes-who-don’t-wannabe-yet-still-act-like-it? If he wants to
explore supporting characters, perhaps he should focus on Detective Svoboda. I
can’t help but feel its more fertile ground.
Rating:
7/10