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bjoernschneider1's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lillanaa's review against another edition
3.0
I understand why people are interested in this one, I genuinely do, but I don't think it's really for me as much. It is a different concept, and playing around with this is fun, but it's not really my favourite interpretation, especially considering the implications on all sides here. I'm one of those people who's more interested in the character dynamics at play, and even though the cool fun spy thing is neat and kinda fun it's not something I tremendously care for here. I think I wanted more of a "true to character" than what's here, this is mostly a backstory mess and the last chapter is difficult to follow.
sandeeisreading's review against another edition
4.0
I love Dick.. Grayson. :)
I am sooooo sorry. I just to throw one out there. Haha.
Yes! I love this. After reading The Court of Owls and City of Owls, I've grown quite fond of Dick... Grayson. He's the type of character you can't help but like. He's good at what he does and has this certain charisma about him. He could get a bit cocky at times which, I think, is part of his appeal.
THINGS THAT I LIKED:
- I really liked Dick... Grayson. Seriously. I like Grayson. Haha. He's quite hot. Sorry. I just had to say it.
- The fact that I didn't have to read any previous book to understand how he ended up in Spyral was great.I had this issue when I read The Flash: Rebirth, where I did not understand what was going on. It seems that you have to read another series to understand that one, which was a shame.
- I really liked Batman and Grayson's relationship. You really see the high respect they have for each other. He really became like a father or brother to Grayson and I really liked that dynamic to their relationship.
- Dick jokes.Haha. It was funny.
- The illustrations were so well doneand just so good to look at. The colors were very vibrant, but not too much that it would hurt the eyes.
- There was a map... and the map and what they did with the map was so awesome. Haha. It was very creative. Two thumbs up.
- I've always been a sucker for romance. Hehe. And there is one here, which I completely buy. I really liked Helena.
- Can I just say it again, Dick... Grayson is hot. Look at those abs man!
- The dialogues were not sappy, cheesy. They were really done well.
- The last issue in this volume is the best. I really liked how the story was reversely told. You get to see the end, then the story moves back to how it began. It was great. A bit heartbreaking though.
THE THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
- I know I said I liked that I didn't have to read a previous comic book to understand what happened to Grayson, but the way they did it here, was too in your face.
- I really liked the concept of Spyral, but there are some times that I feel like I don't know what they're real purpose is. I'm not sure if I missed anything, but I really don't get why this faceless man wants those organs. I really don't.
I think that basically summed up my thoughts and feelings about Grayson. I'm definitely curious to see more from this, since it ended in quite a bit of a cliffie.
I am sooooo sorry. I just to throw one out there. Haha.
Yes! I love this. After reading The Court of Owls and City of Owls, I've grown quite fond of Dick... Grayson. He's the type of character you can't help but like. He's good at what he does and has this certain charisma about him. He could get a bit cocky at times which, I think, is part of his appeal.
THINGS THAT I LIKED:
- I really liked Dick... Grayson. Seriously. I like Grayson. Haha. He's quite hot. Sorry. I just had to say it.
- The fact that I didn't have to read any previous book to understand how he ended up in Spyral was great.I had this issue when I read The Flash: Rebirth, where I did not understand what was going on. It seems that you have to read another series to understand that one, which was a shame.
- I really liked Batman and Grayson's relationship. You really see the high respect they have for each other. He really became like a father or brother to Grayson and I really liked that dynamic to their relationship.
- Dick jokes.Haha. It was funny.
- The illustrations were so well doneand just so good to look at. The colors were very vibrant, but not too much that it would hurt the eyes.
- There was a map... and the map and what they did with the map was so awesome. Haha. It was very creative. Two thumbs up.
- I've always been a sucker for romance. Hehe. And there is one here, which I completely buy. I really liked Helena.
- Can I just say it again, Dick... Grayson is hot. Look at those abs man!
- The dialogues were not sappy, cheesy. They were really done well.
- The last issue in this volume is the best. I really liked how the story was reversely told. You get to see the end, then the story moves back to how it began. It was great. A bit heartbreaking though.
THE THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
- I know I said I liked that I didn't have to read a previous comic book to understand what happened to Grayson, but the way they did it here, was too in your face.
- I really liked the concept of Spyral, but there are some times that I feel like I don't know what they're real purpose is. I'm not sure if I missed anything, but I really don't get why this faceless man wants those organs. I really don't.
I think that basically summed up my thoughts and feelings about Grayson. I'm definitely curious to see more from this, since it ended in quite a bit of a cliffie.
unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
The issue written by Tom King (told end to beginning) was well done, and I have to give Tim Seeley credit for doing something with a longstanding member of the Bat Family we haven't really seen before. But nothing in this book is really outstanding or memorable, save for maybe the scene with the man-hungry college girls chasing Dick and spying on him.
The issue written by Tom King (told end to beginning) was well done, and I have to give Tim Seeley credit for doing something with a longstanding member of the Bat Family we haven't really seen before. But nothing in this book is really outstanding or memorable, save for maybe the scene with the man-hungry college girls chasing Dick and spying on him.
captwinghead's review against another edition
5.0
Is it weird that I've developed a crush on a comic character?
I was first introduced to Dick Grayson in Robin Year One. (Okay, that's not true; it was actually Chris O'Donnell in 1997's Batman & Robin but we don't speak of that film. Plus, we don't ever call him Robin). He was this adorable kid with a penchant for terrible puns. Then he became Nightwing and became more of a leader. Now, he looks after the Batfam and he's extremely attractive!
Mikel Janin is probably my favorite artist for Dick now. He gives so many details and so much life to Dick's expressions. He's coy, cocky, charming, challenging and even combative. The panel where he tells Mr. Minos that Agent 37 is not his name was freaking gorgeous.
I normally never spend this much time on art but it was that good!
Now the plot: I'll admit I didn't know what to expect from this. I picked it up for Dick and got Helena as an unexpected bonus. Essentially, Dick was unmasked and "murdered" on TV. So, he can't be Nightwing anymore but he still wants to be a hero in some form. So, he and Batman come up with the plan to work with Spyral and spy on them at the same time.
Dick is terrible at taking orders. He disobeys every time they tell him to kill someone because it's been ingrained in him that murder is wrong. He'll do anything he can to avoid doing that and it was heartbreaking to see him work so hard to save Tanner and see him shot down in front of his son. Yet another case of the art breaking my heart.
The point is Dick can work with just about anyone but he'll always be Dick. He'll never lose his values or his drive to help people. He gets a bad rap for the lame jokes ("Now make like James Brown and get down" I cried laughing) and being "boring" but Dick Grayson truly is one of my favorite comic book characters.
Anyway, a surprisingly fun part was the college girls trying to chase him a round campus because Dick had so much fun getting to lead the chase. Helena didn't really get any character development.
There's a weird Russia flash forward in which they're suddenly doing the do and I was confused. Did I miss that? Also, she slaps him for not wanting to execute someone and that was not cool with me. That issue starts in the future and goes backwards the entire issue. It was a little confusing but heartbreaking to see the Grayson's die again.
Anyway, if you love Nightwing, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're looking for more of a team book, this may not be your cup of tea. But it's a recommend for me.
I was first introduced to Dick Grayson in Robin Year One. (Okay, that's not true; it was actually Chris O'Donnell in 1997's Batman & Robin but we don't speak of that film. Plus, we don't ever call him Robin). He was this adorable kid with a penchant for terrible puns. Then he became Nightwing and became more of a leader. Now, he looks after the Batfam and he's extremely attractive!
Mikel Janin is probably my favorite artist for Dick now. He gives so many details and so much life to Dick's expressions. He's coy, cocky, charming, challenging and even combative. The panel where he tells Mr. Minos that Agent 37 is not his name was freaking gorgeous.
I normally never spend this much time on art but it was that good!
Now the plot: I'll admit I didn't know what to expect from this. I picked it up for Dick and got Helena as an unexpected bonus. Essentially, Dick was unmasked and "murdered" on TV. So, he can't be Nightwing anymore but he still wants to be a hero in some form. So, he and Batman come up with the plan to work with Spyral and spy on them at the same time.
Dick is terrible at taking orders. He disobeys every time they tell him to kill someone because it's been ingrained in him that murder is wrong. He'll do anything he can to avoid doing that and it was heartbreaking to see him work so hard to save Tanner and see him shot down in front of his son. Yet another case of the art breaking my heart.
The point is Dick can work with just about anyone but he'll always be Dick. He'll never lose his values or his drive to help people. He gets a bad rap for the lame jokes ("Now make like James Brown and get down" I cried laughing) and being "boring" but Dick Grayson truly is one of my favorite comic book characters.
Anyway, a surprisingly fun part was the college girls trying to chase him a round campus because Dick had so much fun getting to lead the chase. Helena didn't really get any character development.
There's a weird Russia flash forward in which they're suddenly doing the do and I was confused. Did I miss that? Also, she slaps him for not wanting to execute someone and that was not cool with me. That issue starts in the future and goes backwards the entire issue. It was a little confusing but heartbreaking to see the Grayson's die again.
Anyway, if you love Nightwing, you'll probably enjoy this. If you're looking for more of a team book, this may not be your cup of tea. But it's a recommend for me.
violetfloof's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tmwebb3's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good. A good story, good showcase for Dick out of the Bat family shadow. I liked the future's end tie end, though I'm not sure how it tied in. Liked the use of time there.
everlaerian's review against another edition
3.0
A bit confusing, seeing Dick from Robin to Nightwing to now secret agent 37. I was unaware of his career changes until I started reading more DC comic this month.
daphne_dlcrz's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the art of Mikel Janin. Good recap of what happened to Nightwing and why Grayson the comic exists. I love the humor between Dick and Helena. My favorite story was Futures End #1. It had so really good writing in that last story.