What
interests me about the current Nightwing
story arc is the two stars of the narrative. On one hand, you have Ric Grayson,
the former Nightwing who no longer has an interest in being a masked
super-hero. He has insight into a world he wants no part of.
On the other
hand, there is Alphonse Sapienza, a Bludhaven detective currently masquerading
as Nightwing. He’s completely new to the super-hero game, bringing with him a
cop’s mentality of evidence, and due process. He very much wants to be a
super-hero, but he may lack the proper mindset.
MEANWHILE… a
new player has entered the arena, as the Scarecrow has set his sights
on Bludhaven. Has he made the Robin/Nightwing/Dick Grayson connection? Well,
maybe, in a way, but as far as firmly connecting those dots, not yet. But there
is a connection of sort there, which no doubt will continue to bring the former
super-hero and the current super-villain together again.
As with last
issue, we have two artists on deck – Garry Brown and Will Conrad. Their work
compliments one another more easily than last issue’s Travis Moore/Patch
Zircher pairing, I think. I didn’t notice the transition as much as I did last
issue. Perhaps it’s time for Nightwing to go back to a monthly, allowing for a
more consistent art team (either individual artist or penciler/inker combo) to
take the reins. Just a thought.
Rating:
8/10