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Knight Terrors: Nightwing (2023) #1 (Nightwing
Pigs, pigs, pygs…and clowns! Dick Grayson wakes up in jail to realize a nightmare has come to he murdered someone he loves! And the only thing making it worse is his past coming to haunt him in the form of humanoid pigs playing the characters of his childhood at Haly’s Circus, scene by scene, leading up to the night of his parents’ death. The Batgirls try to help Nightwing figure out who framed him (or why he killed someone!), but it’s his cellmate and other unlikely villains in jail who will help him solve the mystery…but are they actually helping him?
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2023
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Becky Cloonan
525 books397 followersBecky Cloonan is an American comic book creator, known for work published by Tokyopop and Vertigo. In 2012 she became the first female artist to draw the main Batman title for DC Comics.
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September 15, 2023
Nightwing's nightmare?
Grayson wakes up with no memory of how he ended up in Arkham, being manhandled by anthropomorphic doctors, nurses, orderlies, and guards.
He's killed someone (he can't remember who) and is at the asylum for treatment. But he might not survive the kind of treatment these animals are giving out. Meanwhile, the other inmates are handing out cryptic high-fives and his cellmate lives under his cot.
Something isn't right.
And then Babs shows up.
Alright. Let's see what happens in the next issue!
Grayson wakes up with no memory of how he ended up in Arkham, being manhandled by anthropomorphic doctors, nurses, orderlies, and guards.
He's killed someone (he can't remember who) and is at the asylum for treatment. But he might not survive the kind of treatment these animals are giving out. Meanwhile, the other inmates are handing out cryptic high-fives and his cellmate lives under his cot.
Something isn't right.
And then Babs shows up.
Alright. Let's see what happens in the next issue!
July 17, 2023
An interesting one here!
A little confusing in parts but this was very nightmarish so I quite enjoyed it. Some really interesting ideas.
Artwork added to the confusion, so I wish it had been cleaner. Some pretty pictures for sure but the styling was very jumbled in places so I really had no idea how to follow.
Overall, though, this was decent. Very curious about what's going on with him!
A little confusing in parts but this was very nightmarish so I quite enjoyed it. Some really interesting ideas.
Artwork added to the confusion, so I wish it had been cleaner. Some pretty pictures for sure but the styling was very jumbled in places so I really had no idea how to follow.
Overall, though, this was decent. Very curious about what's going on with him!
March 31, 2025
Nightwing is my favorite member of the batfam and scarecrow is my favorite rogue. It’s not for everyone but this comic of them hanging out was so fun for me. Sometimes the nightmare is the friends we make along the way
July 24, 2023
this is so COOL
October 21, 2024
three stars only for the art
July 31, 2023
Beautiful. Great storytelling and of the more truly nightmarish artwork in the series so far.
August 10, 2023
“Ask your mom what I did.”
August 17, 2023
Another one I'm mixed on, but rounding up for the thought provoking nature.
All of the cops, doctors, etc are animals. Nightwing and the "inmates" are not. Does this revive the argument that Arkham should not be widely used for criminals as a stand-in for Blackgate? Why is Nightwing at Arkham instead of Blackgate? I get that it's a nightmare thing, but DC has been trying to reframe Arkham as a mental institution and not a jail, so is this regression, or does all of this show us how Dick truly sees it, the staff, the patients, etc? Or is it how Insomnia is painting it as a way to remove Dick's humanity measure by measure? 🤔
Dick's so empathetic and kind that it'd be very out of character for him to see cops/guards as pigs and the Arkham staff as animals. The fact that everyone except those inside cells are animals is the most intriguing element to this issue. He sees Zasz and the others for who they are. In reality, one of Nightwing's many redeeming qualities is his ability to see people - all people. I really hope the animals mean something and I'm not overthinking it.
The blurb is misleading. It's the only one I've bothered to read, hoping maybe it'd reveal why they are animals. Professor Pyg comes to mind, but why? And it mentions nothing of Batman or the cyborg redhead. The art is odd. Good in places and not in others, but the colors are amazing. This is an interesting event.
All of the cops, doctors, etc are animals. Nightwing and the "inmates" are not. Does this revive the argument that Arkham should not be widely used for criminals as a stand-in for Blackgate? Why is Nightwing at Arkham instead of Blackgate? I get that it's a nightmare thing, but DC has been trying to reframe Arkham as a mental institution and not a jail, so is this regression, or does all of this show us how Dick truly sees it, the staff, the patients, etc? Or is it how Insomnia is painting it as a way to remove Dick's humanity measure by measure? 🤔
Dick's so empathetic and kind that it'd be very out of character for him to see cops/guards as pigs and the Arkham staff as animals. The fact that everyone except those inside cells are animals is the most intriguing element to this issue. He sees Zasz and the others for who they are. In reality, one of Nightwing's many redeeming qualities is his ability to see people - all people. I really hope the animals mean something and I'm not overthinking it.
The blurb is misleading. It's the only one I've bothered to read, hoping maybe it'd reveal why they are animals. Professor Pyg comes to mind, but why? And it mentions nothing of Batman or the cyborg redhead. The art is odd. Good in places and not in others, but the colors are amazing. This is an interesting event.
January 20, 2026
“Issue #1” starts with Nightwing strapped down to a stretcher being wheeled through a building he vaguely recognizes. He is having a nightmare because of a villain named Insomnia.
Worst. Villain. Name. Evar.
He’s in Arkham Asylum. He is hosed down and thrown into a cell. He tries to sleep but dreams he’s wanted for murder and chased by animal-headed police.
So, parents as zombies, Two-Face next door, electroshock therapy, visions of killing Batman, Scarecrow as a roommate, visions of Batgirl being brought in and mutilated.
Another day at the office. Meh. Nothing new here. Nothing particularly interesting either.
The art however was good. I’d actually like to see this guy working on the Tom Taylor books. Daniele Di Nicuolo.
2 stars for the art
July 18, 2023
Okay. Sure. It's another one that doesn't make much sense overall. Like, he knows he's dreaming, he doesn't know... It's another cruel portrayal of an insane asylum (but that's just Gotham and knightmares for you) but like...Sure.
I still think that out of all the ones I've read so far, Superman's was the 'easiest' read because it made the most sense to me for the character, and then he also was able to figure out some of what was going on and I can see how the plot is going to progress by the end of it. Or at least a glimmer of how this should work out eventually.
Vs all these other things where it's like why. Who cares? and is that REALLY their biggest nightmare? really? Why would they even be afraid of that? Like this thing is weak.
I still think that out of all the ones I've read so far, Superman's was the 'easiest' read because it made the most sense to me for the character, and then he also was able to figure out some of what was going on and I can see how the plot is going to progress by the end of it. Or at least a glimmer of how this should work out eventually.
Vs all these other things where it's like why. Who cares? and is that REALLY their biggest nightmare? really? Why would they even be afraid of that? Like this thing is weak.
October 30, 2023
I can't say that it's totally coherent for me, but I'm compelled by every panel of it.
For me, the main weakness of this is that it often doesn't feel very Nightwing-specific. Like, yes, some details are particular to him, but it all risks feeling like a story that could mostly be told with any protagonist (inside or outside of DC).
Though, honestly? If Dick DID do what everyone is accusing him of... I think I can be okay with that. (How much am I joking? Even I don't know.)
(I should note that I'm really only singularly catching up on Nightwing stories from this period at the moment, so maybe the Knight Terrors stuff in context is richer than it is for me with how I'm navigating DC.)
For me, the main weakness of this is that it often doesn't feel very Nightwing-specific. Like, yes, some details are particular to him, but it all risks feeling like a story that could mostly be told with any protagonist (inside or outside of DC).
Though, honestly? If Dick DID do what everyone is accusing him of... I think I can be okay with that. (How much am I joking? Even I don't know.)
(I should note that I'm really only singularly catching up on Nightwing stories from this period at the moment, so maybe the Knight Terrors stuff in context is richer than it is for me with how I'm navigating DC.)
October 9, 2023
Part 1 of 2 (one of the many tie-ins to a larger story where a new villain named Insomnia has put everyone to sleep in order to find the Nightmare Stone)
Nightwing is captured and taken to Arkham. He has apparently killed someone, and this causes him to be a celebrity among the inmates. Put into a cell with the Scarecrow, Dick tries to find a way to escape, while trying to remember what he did/what they say he did.
P.S. Crane hiding under the bed is *chef kiss*
Nightwing is captured and taken to Arkham. He has apparently killed someone, and this causes him to be a celebrity among the inmates. Put into a cell with the Scarecrow, Dick tries to find a way to escape, while trying to remember what he did/what they say he did.
P.S. Crane hiding under the bed is *chef kiss*
October 11, 2023
The concept of this series is interesting! Loving the art style too and how dark it is. Nightwing’s one of my favorite DC characters but, after reading this, I’m considering reading all the rest of the Night Terrors series!
It would’ve been a 5 star rating but the immersion breaks every time there’s an add for another project DC’s working on just slipped in. I wouldn’t mind there being a page or two in the back for that stuff, just not in the middle of the story. It’s annoying.
It would’ve been a 5 star rating but the immersion breaks every time there’s an add for another project DC’s working on just slipped in. I wouldn’t mind there being a page or two in the back for that stuff, just not in the middle of the story. It’s annoying.
January 9, 2026
No way he found the time to make a your mom joke during all this..
anyways this issue was practically curated just for me. had alll my favourite characters in it. scarecrow and nightwing about to have to work together? hellll friggin yeah. Nightwings biggest fear being killed batman? yupppppp. Him immediately freaking out and getting protective over Babs? yup yup yup. more gimme more (omw to read the next one)
anyways this issue was practically curated just for me. had alll my favourite characters in it. scarecrow and nightwing about to have to work together? hellll friggin yeah. Nightwings biggest fear being killed batman? yupppppp. Him immediately freaking out and getting protective over Babs? yup yup yup. more gimme more (omw to read the next one)
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October 2, 2023
The way this story is presented is really dumb. Dick is wondering throughout the whole issue “OMG is this real??” but the problem is that they tell us at the very beginning that Insomnia put the whole planet to sleep and everyone is having nightmares, so where is the tension supposed to come from exactly…? I kinda figured this tie-in would be a wash without Tom Taylor at the helm.
July 19, 2023
Outstanding issue
Nightwing nightmare is in Arkham for killing Batman.
Although I have no idea why pigs dogs and mice are being used here.
Outstanding artwork and some great writing.
Read this issue
Nightwing nightmare is in Arkham for killing Batman.
Although I have no idea why pigs dogs and mice are being used here.
Outstanding artwork and some great writing.
Read this issue
January 8, 2025
“Ask… Your mom what I did.”
el estilo de dibujo me gustó muchísimo y siento que le aporta ese efecto de terror, confusión y crudeza a la historia, o bien, la pesadilla de Nightwing.
nunca he sido fan de Babs como su novia (o como novia de cualquier miembro de la BatFam), así que… no
el estilo de dibujo me gustó muchísimo y siento que le aporta ese efecto de terror, confusión y crudeza a la historia, o bien, la pesadilla de Nightwing.
nunca he sido fan de Babs como su novia (o como novia de cualquier miembro de la BatFam), así que… no
June 17, 2025
Solid, solid so far. I like the way Nightwing is portrayed throughout this. We’re seeing some of that anger cracking through. Also I liked the mystery element of what did he do and why is everyone in Arkham so proud. Good stuff.
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July 18, 2023
Strange dream.
July 20, 2023
This was a waste and awful. Cloonan and Conrad are just the worst.
July 24, 2023
I like it! Weird dream! Very psychological and a good deep dive into the mind of Nightwing.
August 11, 2023
This is what all the Knight Terror books should be like. This was a proper nightmare. It was also about time that Scarecrow made a cameo, since he thrives on fear.
November 13, 2023
Gorgeous art style, I love the way Nightwing is drawn here.
December 31, 2023
This was SO fun I loved every minute. Exactly my cup of tea in terms of horror
March 22, 2024
ART AND COLORS R SO GORGEOUS
story was pretty much just set up, but the flow between panels was a bit confusing. but very interesting concept and was well done.
story was pretty much just set up, but the flow between panels was a bit confusing. but very interesting concept and was well done.
August 6, 2025
4,5 THIS WAS FUN and very chaotic
August 27, 2025
he has that rugged just went from robin to nightwing look, i like
January 1, 2026
was interesting I guess
September 13, 2024
I love the art style!! There are parts when it gets a bit confusing but I really enjoyed it
July 31, 2023
This Didn’t Make Sense
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