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A review by james_desantis
Nightwing: Renegade by Marcos Marz, Brad Walker, Devin Grayson, Edde Wagner, Rodney Ramos, Ande Parks, Cliff Chiang, Wellinton Alves, Phil Hester
3.0
Nightwing: Renegade trade collects issues #112-117 and marks the conclusion of Devin Grayson’s lengthy run on the character. Much like Chuck Dixon’s time with Nightwing, Grayson’s run begins strong, offering compelling stories that capture the essence of Dick Grayson as both a hero and a man. However, as the run progresses, it begins to lose focus, with a few storylines feeling inconsistent and even some downright missteps that detract from the character’s development (And no not even talking about the Infamous reverse R*pe stuff). The final volume, Renegade, while not a perfect send-off, provides moments of really good character interactions.
The biggest issue with this volume is its disjointed storytelling. The first half of the collection tells a complete narrative with Deathstroke and his daughter, but then, as Infinite Crisis hits, it completely upends the status quo of Nightwing’s story. Say goodbye to your city Nightwing cause BOOM!
Despite these issues, Nightwing: Renegade does offer some bright spots. The emotional beats between Dick and his allies, particularly his relationships with Batman, the Bat-family, and his supporting cast, Sopha, Rose and even Superman, provide some heart to the story. Additionally, the volume sets up Nightwing’s new status quo post-Infinite Crisis. Anyway, not amazing, but not horrible. A 3 out of 5 feels right.
The biggest issue with this volume is its disjointed storytelling. The first half of the collection tells a complete narrative with Deathstroke and his daughter, but then, as Infinite Crisis hits, it completely upends the status quo of Nightwing’s story. Say goodbye to your city Nightwing cause BOOM!
Despite these issues, Nightwing: Renegade does offer some bright spots. The emotional beats between Dick and his allies, particularly his relationships with Batman, the Bat-family, and his supporting cast, Sopha, Rose and even Superman, provide some heart to the story. Additionally, the volume sets up Nightwing’s new status quo post-Infinite Crisis. Anyway, not amazing, but not horrible. A 3 out of 5 feels right.