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Nightwing (1996) (New Edition Trades)
Nightwing: Año Uno
Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter!
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106!
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106!
144 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2005
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Chuck Dixon
3,430 books1,033 followersCharles "Chuck" Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s.
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
His earliest comics work was writing Evangeline first for Comico Comics in 1984 (then later for First Comics, who published the on-going series), on which he worked with his then-wife, the artist Judith Hunt. His big break came one year later, when editor Larry Hama hired him to write back-up stories for Marvel Comics' The Savage Sword of Conan.
In 1986, he began working for Eclipse Comics, writing Airboy with artist Tim Truman. Continuing to write for both Marvel and (mainly) Eclipse on these titles, as well as launching Strike! with artist Tom Lyle in August 1987 and Valkyrie with artist Paul Gulacy in October 1987, he began work on Carl Potts' Alien Legion series for Marvel's Epic Comics imprint, under editor Archie Goodwin. He also produced a three-issue adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for Eclipse with artist David Wenzel between 1989 and 1990, and began writing Marc Spector: Moon Knight in June 1989.
His Punisher OGN Kingdom Gone (August, 1990) led to him working on the monthly The Punisher War Journal (and later, more monthly and occasional Punisher titles), and also brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Denny O'Neil, who asked him to produce a Robin mini-series. The mini proved popular enough to spawn two sequels - The Joker's Wild (1991) and Cry of the Huntress (1992) - which led to both an ongoing monthly series (which Dixon wrote for 100 issues before leaving to work with CrossGen Comics), and to Dixon working on Detective Comics from #644-738 through the major Batman stories KnightFall & KnightsEnd (for which he helped create the key character of Bane), DC One Million , Contagion , Legacy , Cataclysm and No Man's Land . Much of his run was illustrated by Graham Nolan.
He was DC's most prolific Batman-writer in the mid-1990s (rivalled perhaps in history by Bill Finger and Dennis O'Neil) - in addition to writing Detective Comics he pioneered the individual series for Robin , Nightwing (which he wrote for 70 issues, and returned to briefly with 2005's #101) and Batgirl , as well as creating the team and book Birds of Prey .
While writing multiple Punisher and Batman comics (and October 1994's Punisher/Batman crossover), he also found time to launch Team 7 for Jim Lee's WildStorm/Image and Prophet for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios. He also wrote many issues of Catwoman and Green Arrow , regularly having about seven titles out each and every month between the years 1993 and 1998.
In March, 2002, Dixon turned his attention to CrossGen's output, salthough he co-wrote with Scott Beatty the origin of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl in 2003's Batgirl: Year One. For CrossGen he took over some of the comics of the out-going Mark Waid, taking over Sigil from #21, and Crux with #13. He launched Way of the Rat in June 2002, Brath (March '03), The Silken Ghost (June '03) and the pirate comic El Cazador (Oct '03), as well as editing Robert Rodi's non-Sigilverse The Crossovers. He also wrote the Ruse spin-off Archard's Agents one-shots in January and November '03 and April '04, the last released shortly before CrossGen's complete collapse forced the cancellation of all of its comics, before which Dixon wrote a single issue of Sojourn (May '04). Dixon's Way of the Rat #24, Brath #14 and El Cazador #6 were among the last comics released from the then-bankrupt publisher.
On June 10, 2008, Dixon announced on his forum that he was no longer "employed by DC Comics in any capacity."
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March 16, 2024
(B+) 78% | Good
Notes: Bright and optimistic, it's big on callbacks and takes the familiar path down memory lane over treading new ground.
Notes: Bright and optimistic, it's big on callbacks and takes the familiar path down memory lane over treading new ground.
July 17, 2020
The story of how Robin became Nightwing from Dick's perspective. After Batman fires Robin for splitting his time between Gotham and the Teen Titans, Dick goes on a walkabout eventually returning to the circus. There he's inspired to return to crimefighting under the new guise of Nightwing. Of course, he needs to meet that little punk, Jason Todd, who took his job. I do like how Dixon and Beatty dovetail this in with Robin: Year One.
Scott McDaniel makes his return to Nightwing with this story. I know some aren't a fan of McDaniel's style but I think it works well with acrobatic characters like Nightwing. This story isn't bad but isn't as focused as Dixon's normal run on Nightwing.
Scott McDaniel makes his return to Nightwing with this story. I know some aren't a fan of McDaniel's style but I think it works well with acrobatic characters like Nightwing. This story isn't bad but isn't as focused as Dixon's normal run on Nightwing.
January 31, 2021
"I don't know you from spit, punk . . . Say something only 'the kid' would know." -- the skeptical Commissioner Jim Gordon, holding the unfamiliar Nightwing at gunpoint
"My former associate has a thing for bats? You took up a pipe to quit smoking cigarettes? Wait, howzabout . . ." [pause] "HOLY MISTAKEN IDENTITY?" -- Nightwing, saying it with a grin
Another winner from Dixon & Beatty - they've also penned both the similar-sounding (and in nature) Batgirl: Year One and Robin: Year One - focusing on the crimefighter's early days. Even though Dick Grayson - the young man formerly known as Batman's first Robin, that 'Boy Wonder' half of the dynamic duo - has a tragic backstory comparable to his mentor / partner this was a nicely uptempo and high energy graphic novel. It gives explanation as to why Grayson walked away from his famous sidekick role (other than obviously aging out of it, since he was no longer a cherubic teenager), and how he took a brief sabbatical of sorts before segueing into a new identity as vigilante Nightwing. Also, this tale is a true 'Bat' family affair, with Batman, Batgirl, Jason Todd as the cocky new Robin, Alfred the butler and Commissioner Gordon all playing important supporting roles in the latter half of the book, when the situation is careening out of control but Nightwing admirably rises to the occasion. Lastly, a moment that deserves a brief special mention is when Grayson seeks advice from Superman - the Man of Steel, true to his honorable character, provides guidance and inspiration to the upset and directionless young man, and it was probably the best-written scene in the story.
"My former associate has a thing for bats? You took up a pipe to quit smoking cigarettes? Wait, howzabout . . ." [pause] "HOLY MISTAKEN IDENTITY?" -- Nightwing, saying it with a grin
Another winner from Dixon & Beatty - they've also penned both the similar-sounding (and in nature) Batgirl: Year One and Robin: Year One - focusing on the crimefighter's early days. Even though Dick Grayson - the young man formerly known as Batman's first Robin, that 'Boy Wonder' half of the dynamic duo - has a tragic backstory comparable to his mentor / partner this was a nicely uptempo and high energy graphic novel. It gives explanation as to why Grayson walked away from his famous sidekick role (other than obviously aging out of it, since he was no longer a cherubic teenager), and how he took a brief sabbatical of sorts before segueing into a new identity as vigilante Nightwing. Also, this tale is a true 'Bat' family affair, with Batman, Batgirl, Jason Todd as the cocky new Robin, Alfred the butler and Commissioner Gordon all playing important supporting roles in the latter half of the book, when the situation is careening out of control but Nightwing admirably rises to the occasion. Lastly, a moment that deserves a brief special mention is when Grayson seeks advice from Superman - the Man of Steel, true to his honorable character, provides guidance and inspiration to the upset and directionless young man, and it was probably the best-written scene in the story.
September 30, 2018
Exciting and historical, it’s largely Jason versus Dick and Batman’s inexcusable folly, with Dick being a beacon of hope through darkness. Artwork is sometimes weird, Babs is sometimes unnecessarily oversexualized.
July 4, 2018
This isn't perfect but it serves it's purpose. This tells the story of Dick transitioning from being Robin: the Boy Wonder to Nightwing.
I'll admit, it was kind of hard watching Bruce yell at Dick. Even worse when he fires him and that somehow means he's also been evicted? Like, I'm not entirely sure how old Dick is here but the next thing we see, he's bunking in a motel because he's broke. I don't understand? Was this a self-inflicted punishment, because he didn't have a lot of time for a back up plan or did Bruce really kick his son out of the house?
Anyway, Alfred is judging Bruce for the entire thing. Good, because I wanted to punch him, too.
Jason Todd's first days as Robin are re-told. He's kind of a dick about telling Dick that he stole his job. I love Jason, though but I really felt for Dick wondering how Bruce could replace him so easily.
I loved that Dick's response to his dad being an ass is to talk to his step-dad Supes. That issue was adorable and I love that Dick got Nightwing from a Kryptonian legend.
Dick and Babs working together is always great, as well.
Rereading and Alfred always gets to me. He does his best for the Batfamily and he's a treasure <3
Anyway, it's a recommend because Nightwing's one of my faves.
I'll admit, it was kind of hard watching Bruce yell at Dick. Even worse when he fires him and that somehow means he's also been evicted? Like, I'm not entirely sure how old Dick is here but the next thing we see, he's bunking in a motel because he's broke. I don't understand? Was this a self-inflicted punishment, because he didn't have a lot of time for a back up plan or did Bruce really kick his son out of the house?
Anyway, Alfred is judging Bruce for the entire thing. Good, because I wanted to punch him, too.
Jason Todd's first days as Robin are re-told. He's kind of a dick about telling Dick that he stole his job. I love Jason, though but I really felt for Dick wondering how Bruce could replace him so easily.
I loved that Dick's response to his dad being an ass is to talk to his step-dad Supes. That issue was adorable and I love that Dick got Nightwing from a Kryptonian legend.
Dick and Babs working together is always great, as well.
Rereading and Alfred always gets to me. He does his best for the Batfamily and he's a treasure <3
Anyway, it's a recommend because Nightwing's one of my faves.
January 31, 2015
I've always loved Batman because he is never, ever perfect. And nowhere is this more clear than with Dick Grayson. It's pretty damn clear that as Robin, Grayson has given his heart and soul to fighting crime. The fact that Grayson is torn between two crime fighting groups shouldn't mean he's a failure. But Batman isn't the shades of gray type and that can make him a bit of a jerk. Like telling Robin that he's fired because he shows up late to help Batman due to taking down a villain with the Teen Titans. But honestly, it was so refreshing to see Grayson come into his own as Nightwing and about damn time. He was always my favorite Robin and getting to see him come into his own as Nightwing just made me feel all warm and fuzzy. His exploration of his roots in the circus and the pull that he can't deny to continue in the path in which Bruce has trained him make him an incredibly compelling hero. And Alfred is the awesome surrogate dad that I always loved him for being. Nightwing Year One is just the perfect mix of humor, soul-searching and badassery that I've come to expect from Dick Grayson and it's definitely not the last Nightwing graphic novel that I'll be picking up!
July 15, 2012
I wish I was impressed with this as everyone else seemed to be, but I just didn't think it was all that good. Maybe I was hoping for something a bit more gritty?
*sigh*
It was ok. Kinda.
I just wasn't feeling it.
*sigh*
It was ok. Kinda.
I just wasn't feeling it.
August 20, 2021
This collection shows us the beginning of Dick Grayson's transition from Boy Wonder to Nightwing!
I liked reading about this transformation plus seeing how the former and newest Robin interacted for the first time.
I liked the constant monologue, especially when everything changed.
Overall, I enjoyed reading about Nightwing's first flight, it made me love the character even more!
I liked reading about this transformation plus seeing how the former and newest Robin interacted for the first time.
I liked the constant monologue, especially when everything changed.
Overall, I enjoyed reading about Nightwing's first flight, it made me love the character even more!
January 18, 2022
This was such a fun read!
We see the origins of his solo career when there is a break up of the partnership between Bruce and Dick and how it happens after a mission with the Titans and them rescuing a kid, him venturing out on his own and meeting Superman and learning about the kryptonian superhero Nightwing and then following Dick to the Circus again and having strange encounters there and team up with Batgirl after donning his new avatar and finally teaming with the new Robin Jason and saving Alfred in a hilarious story and maybe getting his groove back again!
Its such a good story and I love the way the writers explore it and make it seamless these different aspects of his life and the evolution of Dick from Robin to Nightwing and I love the way they included Superman here and its different sure but fun and retaining his usual charms and having Killer Croc as the villain was a fun addition and makes for some interesting storylines. Plus the art is SO GOOD, some of the best DC art ever and also Dick and Babs early hints here. Its one of those stories that makes you the love the character more. MUST RECOMMEND!
We see the origins of his solo career when there is a break up of the partnership between Bruce and Dick and how it happens after a mission with the Titans and them rescuing a kid, him venturing out on his own and meeting Superman and learning about the kryptonian superhero Nightwing and then following Dick to the Circus again and having strange encounters there and team up with Batgirl after donning his new avatar and finally teaming with the new Robin Jason and saving Alfred in a hilarious story and maybe getting his groove back again!
Its such a good story and I love the way the writers explore it and make it seamless these different aspects of his life and the evolution of Dick from Robin to Nightwing and I love the way they included Superman here and its different sure but fun and retaining his usual charms and having Killer Croc as the villain was a fun addition and makes for some interesting storylines. Plus the art is SO GOOD, some of the best DC art ever and also Dick and Babs early hints here. Its one of those stories that makes you the love the character more. MUST RECOMMEND!
April 20, 2021
I enjoyed this, I was a little underwhelmed compared to the other year one comics I have read. It was nice seeing Dick break away and become his own person, I think his story is relatable to almost everyone who comes to the point in their lives where they break away from their parents and come into their own. A lot of great Bat Family moments especially with Dick and Barbara, I love their dynamic in the early years of Gotham before the Bat Family got overwhelmingly larger. Jason was also in here, he’s a little shit. I never read much of Jason as Robin so it was nice seeing him. I’m surprised how close the Titans show got to this characterization of him. Overall a decent introduction to the character that was hindered by some pretty meh artwork
May 10, 2017
all my life i've been trying my best to impress you. i'm supposed to be your partner--not your boy wonder. actual words dick grayson has said to bruce wayne
*my obsession with robin continues* or nightwing. or dick grayson. or teen titan. or whatever.
highlights:
basically dick's emancipation from batman was all about making nightwing a household name in the messiest and wildest way with my love barbara gordon by his side. he leaves robin behind but he will never leave batman. he's as loyal to him as he was the day he was first recruited. i need to die bye
*my obsession with robin continues* or nightwing. or dick grayson. or teen titan. or whatever.
highlights:
*i can't believeactually i canthat this is in its entirety an angsty love letter to batman.
*this is a circus, remember? bright lights? flashy clothes? him in a nutshell
*omg because he's an acrobat they'd call him ANGEL WITHOUT WINGS that is so true 4 me
*still have sawdust in your blood, boy wonder?
*I AM LITERALLY DYING THIS HAS BATGIRL AND ROBIN MY TWO FAVES OF ALL TIME!!! I AM SO GRATEFUL
*he calls her babs and she calls him man wonder oh my...
*he bought her takeout dinner on their first date and she let him ride on her bike i honestly do not deserve this
*you'll understand if i leave the rest of what happened that night between batgirl and me. don't you dare
*A CLARICE STARLING REFERENCE FUCK ME
basically dick's emancipation from batman was all about making nightwing a household name in the messiest and wildest way with my love barbara gordon by his side. he leaves robin behind but he will never leave batman. he's as loyal to him as he was the day he was first recruited. i need to die bye
July 11, 2020
You can find my review on my blog by clicking here.
Being a vigilante doesn't mean that you have to go at it alone. When your vision of crime-fighting coincides with others, the unexpected can happen and allies are formed when you least expect it. This is all good as long as everyone is fighting for the same cause, right? For Batman, his help came in the form a child who had nowhere else to go. Acting both as a father figure, Batman mentors Dick Grayson into becoming the first Robin to swing through the night sky alongside the Dark Knight as they fought off the countless villains who roam the streets of Gotham. While their time together was filled with memorable adventures, their commitment didn't match over time as Batman continuously bled for Gotham and Robin found himself splitting his time between the Caped Crusader and the Teen Titans. This is was the moment for him to spread his wings and fly away from his nest to become his own thing.
What is Nightwing: Year One about? Fighting crime in Gotham isn't an easy task. Following a tragedy at a circus that cut the wings off the Flying Graysons, a child was orphaned until Bruce Wayne swept in to offer him a new purpose to his life. After years serving Batman as Robin, he is now fired from his duties and left to work out life away from his mentor. Seeking advice from other costumed heroes, he goes adrift and returns to the circus where his life took a tragic turn only to realize that fighting crime will always be in his heart. While he still believes in the Dark Knight's crusade, it's time for him to don a new uniform, a new name, and a new lifestyle. Collecting Nightwing issues #101-106, this story-arc presents the origin story of the first Boy Wonder turned into Nightwing.
See how Batman and Robin formed the greatest dynamic duo of all time? Well, writer Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty make sure to accentuate Dick Grayson's ability to singlehandedly bring in the full force of dynamism on us. His odyssey also enlightens him as to how he wants to move forward now that Batman cut all strings attached to him. He thus seeks advice from heroes like Superman who coincidentally ends up being the one who will present the origin story of his new name. The story in itself doesn't have a linear narrative with a main villain as it essentially focuses on Dick Grayson's quest for self-discovery. Every issue explores Dick Grayson's character and the allies he still has to help him out. Inevitably, Batman also ends up finding the next Boy Wonder who will end up facing Dick Grayson in a battle of ego. The story is also narrated by Dick Grayson, as if he's talking to Batman, giving us key insight on his understanding of the Dark Knight's way of life, himself, and how the world around him works.
Ironically, the artwork captures the explosive and vivid colours that would normally be associated with Robin's character. This helps in reminding the reader that Dick Grayson doesn't necessarily change as to who he is. He simply adapts to his newly-found independence and goes out into the world with all the lessons he's learned from Batman. The penciling is a bit rough and remains the weakest element of this origin story. While the visual style can be easy to get used to, the character designs aren't that impressive at all. The cartoonish artwork does, however, allow for some entertaining action sequences that are further complemented by the silly banter. Without any grit, gore, or vulgarity, this origin story is simply uplifting and inspiring at the end of the day.
Nightwing: Year One is a solid and entertaining origin story revealing Robin's tale of independence and self-discovery.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
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November 2, 2021
This is the story of how Dick transitioned from Robin to Nightwing and it was really good!
This is the first story for me where Dick has been the main focus of the story and I really enjoyed it, I definitely like him as a character and it was good to get a crash course of his world which is what this good kind of does. It’s interesting to see him with Jason and Dick trying to find himself in a sense. The art here was also good, same cartoon feel as Robin year one that I liked.
Overall a very good introduction to Nightwing and has left me wanting to see more of him, might have to get some Nightwing books after I’m done with Batman!
This is the first story for me where Dick has been the main focus of the story and I really enjoyed it, I definitely like him as a character and it was good to get a crash course of his world which is what this good kind of does. It’s interesting to see him with Jason and Dick trying to find himself in a sense. The art here was also good, same cartoon feel as Robin year one that I liked.
Overall a very good introduction to Nightwing and has left me wanting to see more of him, might have to get some Nightwing books after I’m done with Batman!
August 22, 2019
This was...very, very, good. I really enjoyed seeing how Dick went from "Robin" to "Nightwing". I also liked the introduction to Jason.
April 4, 2020
Nightwing: Year One is a story about self-exploration and finding one's true identity, that is full of optimism and positive vibes.
February 9, 2025
So a lot of negativity for this online . Sure , this isn't a masterpiece but man i liked this a lot . It had its flaw , like the art style , i admit it's not consistent enough on every panel to make everyone a fan and then there's the plot which felt rushed at every stage but i felt that the book wanted to tell a story and it did it magnificently although a little rushed . In the end it's a good origin book to read for new readers to introduce themselves with Nightwing and Jason Todd and also get old readers a new story to latch on to .
April 10, 2020
Найтуинг е един от любимите ми супергерои, който обаче за жалост рядко се появява във филми и сериали, а когато това става, най-често си изяжда боя, което от един момент става леко досадно. Бях си свалил комиксите за него преди доста време и все не стигах до тях, докато коронавирусът не се стовари отгоре ни и сега най-после реших да наваксам.
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April 30, 2022gonna hold off on an official rating bc this is my first superhero comic so i think i need to read more to get used to the style and learn more of the lore :)
October 11, 2014
Very enjoyable read. Chuck Dixon just gets Dick Grayson and he spins a pretty good thread with this story from beginning to end. It's a coming-of-age tale that is equal parts Nightwing's emergence and the passing of the torch to Jason Todd. Also, the dialogue between Babs and Dick is spot-on. This is a lot of fun. There need to be more tales like this these days.
April 20, 2022
Puntaje: 4.7 Estrella
Chuck Dixon se está convirtiendo poco a poco en uno de mis autores favoritos de Comics. Sus Year One son fascinantes.
En este caso, conoceremos el contexto detrás de la transición de Dick Grayson entre Robin y Nightwing, con detalles acerca de su discusión con Batman, el ingreso de un nuevo Robin y el cambio en la burocracia de la familia del murcielago.
Muy recomendado y entra perfectamente en el orden de lectura de Batman para mi sitio web.
Chuck Dixon se está convirtiendo poco a poco en uno de mis autores favoritos de Comics. Sus Year One son fascinantes.
En este caso, conoceremos el contexto detrás de la transición de Dick Grayson entre Robin y Nightwing, con detalles acerca de su discusión con Batman, el ingreso de un nuevo Robin y el cambio en la burocracia de la familia del murcielago.
Muy recomendado y entra perfectamente en el orden de lectura de Batman para mi sitio web.
July 9, 2022
Meh. Besides issue 2 which was pretty good convos between Superman and Nightwing. It was cute, and really fun, but the rest? Meh boringggggggggggggggg.
September 23, 2025
Bruce kommt hier extrem kalt rüber (aber auch irgendwie tragically obsessed?), Dick ist wie üblich unfassbar charming und charismatisch. Und das zufällige Team-up zwischen Jason und Dick am Ende is super cute.
June 17, 2023
I love all the Batfamily content in this one.
March 13, 2025
Awesome origins story of DC Comics: Nightwing. It is cool collection and the 20th anniversary for Nightwing in DC Comics Universe.
There's a lot of cool different art designs and fun stories of how the 1st Robin becoming Nightwing for Teen Titans and The Bat-Family. Hopefully my home local public library they add more graphic novels and comics about 1st Robin and Nightwing.
I had fun reading this graphic novel from Augusta County Public Library/Stuarts Draft Public Library.
😯✌🏽👍🏽📚
There's a lot of cool different art designs and fun stories of how the 1st Robin becoming Nightwing for Teen Titans and The Bat-Family. Hopefully my home local public library they add more graphic novels and comics about 1st Robin and Nightwing.
I had fun reading this graphic novel from Augusta County Public Library/Stuarts Draft Public Library.
😯✌🏽👍🏽📚
August 1, 2013
The reason I got into reading comics was because I wanted to know more about what happened between Bruce and Dick. How they went from the Dynamic Duo to having such distance and drama between them. Nightwing: Year One is an excellently executed and substantial piece of that story.
I love Dick Grayson. I love his approach to life, I love his lighthearted and kind way of dealing with the world. He's such a great contrast for Bruce Wayne. I love Dick Grayson so it is absolutely no surprise that I would love a book that delves into his personal journey as he figures things out post-Robin. And given my fascination with the friction and distance caused by Dick outgrowing his role as Robin, I loved being able to learn about the pivotal confrontation that pushes him out into the world on his own. I also loved seeing Dick's dynamics with characters like Superman and Batgirl.
If you are interested in how Nightwing came to be, this is your book.
I love Dick Grayson. I love his approach to life, I love his lighthearted and kind way of dealing with the world. He's such a great contrast for Bruce Wayne. I love Dick Grayson so it is absolutely no surprise that I would love a book that delves into his personal journey as he figures things out post-Robin. And given my fascination with the friction and distance caused by Dick outgrowing his role as Robin, I loved being able to learn about the pivotal confrontation that pushes him out into the world on his own. I also loved seeing Dick's dynamics with characters like Superman and Batgirl.
If you are interested in how Nightwing came to be, this is your book.
March 25, 2012
Origin story of Nightwing, born from the ashes of his career as the first Robin. Late (or rather barely on time) too often, Batman fires Dick who then goes to Superman for advice. This leads to the realization he needs to find a place to "come home to" and, although he tries the circus, he turns instead to becoming a hero in his own right, comes back to Gotham and finds himself. After working alongside Batgirl, then teaming up with the new Robin, Jason Todd, to save Alfred, Batman welcomes him back. But he does not come.
This is one of those stories that make you sad that you're finished and, since it's just a graphic novel, you're finished pretty quick. Great on story, character connections, dialog, and information to fill in understanding about later "Batman universe" story lines.
This is one of those stories that make you sad that you're finished and, since it's just a graphic novel, you're finished pretty quick. Great on story, character connections, dialog, and information to fill in understanding about later "Batman universe" story lines.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2024
Mi primer cómic del culón. Era exactamente lo que esperaba, me gustó leerlo y me gustaron los dibujos, me costó un montón decidirme por cuál leer primero pero me alegro de que fuera este. Muy chulo 👌
February 4, 2023
Nightwing: Year One was okay. It was a decent origin story for Dick/Nightwing. I like his personality. He's fun and witty. He's also clever. It was cool learning about how he became Nightwing and the reasoning for his superhero name. So was his interactions with other superheroes. I particularly seeing his interactions with Barbara/Batgirl and Jason Todd/Robin. They were fun and Dixon did a nice job in showing their dynamics as well as the conflicts between them. The various mini-stories kept me interested too.
However, Dick's character arc, as fun as it was, is too rushed. From the start, we are thrown into the midst of the action and Dick's journey to becoming Nightwing was a bit rapid. I think it would have been better if more time was taken to show the tensions between Bruce/Batman and Dick and flesh out his journey a bit more rather than breezing through and telling us a few details.
I also had issues with Bruce Wayne's/Batman's characterization and pacing of his storyline. His firing of Dick was a bit sudden. I can understand the reasons behind it, but, as mentioned earlier, his partnership (and tensions within the partnership) should have been fleshed out. His selection of Jason Todd and Todd's Robin training was also rushed. The last training idea was out of character, especially given how impulsive and poorly planned out it was.
As for the antagonists, they weren't the best either. We got to see several of Batman's most well-known antagonists, like Joker, Killer Croc, and Clayface. I enjoyed seeing the action as Nightwing took them on. However, they didn't particularly stand out and their plans were not complex.
Overall, Nightwing: Year One is fun, but had characterization and pacing issues.
However, Dick's character arc, as fun as it was, is too rushed. From the start, we are thrown into the midst of the action and Dick's journey to becoming Nightwing was a bit rapid. I think it would have been better if more time was taken to show the tensions between Bruce/Batman and Dick and flesh out his journey a bit more rather than breezing through and telling us a few details.
I also had issues with Bruce Wayne's/Batman's characterization and pacing of his storyline. His firing of Dick was a bit sudden. I can understand the reasons behind it, but, as mentioned earlier, his partnership (and tensions within the partnership) should have been fleshed out. His selection of Jason Todd and Todd's Robin training was also rushed. The last training idea was out of character, especially given how impulsive and poorly planned out it was.
As for the antagonists, they weren't the best either. We got to see several of Batman's most well-known antagonists, like Joker, Killer Croc, and Clayface. I enjoyed seeing the action as Nightwing took them on. However, they didn't particularly stand out and their plans were not complex.
Overall, Nightwing: Year One is fun, but had characterization and pacing issues.
January 11, 2026
Nightwing truly is one of the greatest heroes!! I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book, but after the first chapter I genuinely could not put it down.
The story is thrilling, the pacing is strong, and the art style fits the tone very well. I really loved Dick’s narration throughout the story, especially how powerful it felt when that narration came full circle in the final chapter.
Nightwing is such a fascinating character, especially because he’s so different from every Robin who came after him. I really enjoyed seeing Dick’s relationship with Clark as well and how he viewed him as someone he could trust and look up to. That dynamic added a lot of heart.
I should have expected Batman to be Batman, but I honestly did not anticipate how unhinged he would become while tracking Dick after he left. That escalation was wild to watch. I loved seeing Nightwing trying to carve out something new for himself while still carrying Bruce’s lessons with him.
Overall, this was such a great read. I’m really glad I picked it up, and it feels like a good starting point as I dive into more Nightwing comics this year!
The story is thrilling, the pacing is strong, and the art style fits the tone very well. I really loved Dick’s narration throughout the story, especially how powerful it felt when that narration came full circle in the final chapter.
Nightwing is such a fascinating character, especially because he’s so different from every Robin who came after him. I really enjoyed seeing Dick’s relationship with Clark as well and how he viewed him as someone he could trust and look up to. That dynamic added a lot of heart.
I should have expected Batman to be Batman, but I honestly did not anticipate how unhinged he would become while tracking Dick after he left. That escalation was wild to watch. I loved seeing Nightwing trying to carve out something new for himself while still carrying Bruce’s lessons with him.
Overall, this was such a great read. I’m really glad I picked it up, and it feels like a good starting point as I dive into more Nightwing comics this year!
June 4, 2023
Ja ik had bij deze TPB toch het gevoel dat het winning team niet meer de magie van vroeger bezat. En het probleem met ALLES invullen van storylines waar eerst alleen maar naar gehint werd, is toch dat het juist iets van de magie weghaalt.
Net als Bruce de wereld ging rondreizen voor ie batman werd, ik wil niet TOT OP DE MINUUT weten wat ie daar toen allemaal heeft gedaan. Het moet een beetje mysterieuze blurry periode blijven.
Verder wel leuk allemaal natuurlijk, ik bedoel het blijven McD en Dixon!
Net als Bruce de wereld ging rondreizen voor ie batman werd, ik wil niet TOT OP DE MINUUT weten wat ie daar toen allemaal heeft gedaan. Het moet een beetje mysterieuze blurry periode blijven.
Verder wel leuk allemaal natuurlijk, ik bedoel het blijven McD en Dixon!
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