Nightwing #8
Kyle Higgins: writer
Eddy Barrows: pencils
Ruy Jose & Eber Ferreira: inks
Eddy Barrows: pencils
Ruy Jose & Eber Ferreira: inks
The Solicitation
A lead-in to next month's thrilling "Night of the Owls" Batman event! With the Owls descending upon Gotham City, the fate of the city's leader rests on the shoulders of Nightwing! But as our hero embarks on a mission to rescue Mayor Hady, just how do Cameron Kane and turn-ofthe-century Gotham City factor in? Plus: the untold story of William Cobb – the Talon who's hunting Bruce Wayne!
The Story
Well, it said Night of The Owls prelude on the cover so of course I read it. Although, to be fair, it might be best to have some advance reading before getting into this issue. Like say, Batman #8. Kinda weird that they labeled this a prelude, but it spoils a bit of Batman, but you were going to get the info anyway.
Also required reading is Gates of Gotham. It lets you know a little more about the side story of the Talon that is told along side the main story.
As you can tell from the Previous Issues link at the bottom of the page, I dropped this tittle a while back. Basically had no thrills for me and I just didn't care anymore. This issue feels like it could stand on its own though, and while there is reference to a minor subplot involving Nightwing's weapon (don't know if it was from previous issues or not, but still a tad interesting), this book is basically diving right into the Night of the Owls event and not looking back.
Again, that could be dangerous, especially if you are like and are either giving this title another look, or if this is the first time you are picking up the book. What is missing from any previous story presented so far in the new 52 for Nightwing? How about any information about what Nightwing has done in the new 52. That he now owns Haley Circus (does he still? I don't know if the story changed since then). How about the fact that Haley's Circus was like the breeding ground for the Talons. I know it from reading Batman, and I would expect that may be something that you would want to reference to make the Haley Circus flashbacks seem relevant and add more gravity to the book.
I'm sure I'm nitpicking a bit, but I was rather impressed with this book.
Like the small detail of how they knew that Dick Grayson was at the end of the comic, and the fact that the owls were surprised to learn who Batman is. Or the sudden abrupt stop at the end of the comic with William Cobb's story.
Damn it. Now I've looked at the story too closely. I liked it better the first time I read it. On closer examination, it just starts to turn sour.
Also required reading is Gates of Gotham. It lets you know a little more about the side story of the Talon that is told along side the main story.
As you can tell from the Previous Issues link at the bottom of the page, I dropped this tittle a while back. Basically had no thrills for me and I just didn't care anymore. This issue feels like it could stand on its own though, and while there is reference to a minor subplot involving Nightwing's weapon (don't know if it was from previous issues or not, but still a tad interesting), this book is basically diving right into the Night of the Owls event and not looking back.
Again, that could be dangerous, especially if you are like and are either giving this title another look, or if this is the first time you are picking up the book. What is missing from any previous story presented so far in the new 52 for Nightwing? How about any information about what Nightwing has done in the new 52. That he now owns Haley Circus (does he still? I don't know if the story changed since then). How about the fact that Haley's Circus was like the breeding ground for the Talons. I know it from reading Batman, and I would expect that may be something that you would want to reference to make the Haley Circus flashbacks seem relevant and add more gravity to the book.
I'm sure I'm nitpicking a bit, but I was rather impressed with this book.
Like the small detail of how they knew that Dick Grayson was at the end of the comic, and the fact that the owls were surprised to learn who Batman is. Or the sudden abrupt stop at the end of the comic with William Cobb's story.
Damn it. Now I've looked at the story too closely. I liked it better the first time I read it. On closer examination, it just starts to turn sour.
The Art
It starts out OK. Then the panels went crazy for no discernible reason. Then the fight sequence at the end just goes crazy. How could Nightwing take glancing blows to the face and arm with a sword? The way the art looked, Nightwing should have lost the arm and his face should have a bigger gash then what was seen at the end of the comic.
There are just times throughout the comic that just jar me with the art. I just don't see any type of improvement since I read it before.
There are just times throughout the comic that just jar me with the art. I just don't see any type of improvement since I read it before.
The Cover
I know the Talon, who is imposing, deserves to be on the cover. I get that Nightwing should be shown as well. I have no clue who the person is on the left side of the cover. I can't find him anywhere in the comic. Is it just supposed to be a random person there to help balance Nightwing on the right side?
Grades
Words: 5/10
Pictures: 4/10
Recommend: Something tells me that it will be essential reading to get what happens next issue. So if you are buying one, you should buy the other. More for collecting purposes, but unless Nightwing is about to die, I don't care much for it.
Buy Next Issue: So since I bought this one, I might as well get the set. But nothing right now will keep me going after the next one.
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