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Nightwing by Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo Omnibus, Vol. 1
Nightwing is back and blue and better than ever! Tom Taylor’s iconic and character defining run of Nightwing is now collected in an omnibus format.
Since Nightwing #78, writer Tom Taylor has helped helm one of the most iconic runs for the fan-favorite hero. From putting the former Robin back in blue to having him set sail on the high seas this bestselling series has gained critical acclaim. Taylor and a team of superstar artists craft a brand new archrival for Dick Grayson by the name of Heartless. This ultra-violent masked nemesis armed with a super-weapon captures the hearts right out of citizens chests. Nightwing, now re-teamed up with Barbara Gordon, sets his sights on capturing Heartless while facing his past, present, and future. Get the omnibus that celebrates the legacy of the fan-favorite character.
Collects: Nightwing #78-100; Batman: Urban Legends #10; Nightwing 2021 Annual #1; Superman: Son of Kal-El #9
Since Nightwing #78, writer Tom Taylor has helped helm one of the most iconic runs for the fan-favorite hero. From putting the former Robin back in blue to having him set sail on the high seas this bestselling series has gained critical acclaim. Taylor and a team of superstar artists craft a brand new archrival for Dick Grayson by the name of Heartless. This ultra-violent masked nemesis armed with a super-weapon captures the hearts right out of citizens chests. Nightwing, now re-teamed up with Barbara Gordon, sets his sights on capturing Heartless while facing his past, present, and future. Get the omnibus that celebrates the legacy of the fan-favorite character.
Collects: Nightwing #78-100; Batman: Urban Legends #10; Nightwing 2021 Annual #1; Superman: Son of Kal-El #9
624 pages, Hardcover
Published July 22, 2025
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About the author
Tom Taylor
1,282 books1,057 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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September 2, 2025
Major Ted Lasso vibes throughout this graphic novel.
August 9, 2025
I forgot how good this was!
August 20, 2025
Very possibly the best omnibus comic I’ve read this year. Nightwingis hopeful, action-packed, technicolor superheroics. Even the event tie-ins and crossovers are exceptional and don’t at all interrupt the flow of the narrative.
Consider me UBER excited for both the second volume of this run and the Titans omnibus. Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo are absolute superstars.
Consider me UBER excited for both the second volume of this run and the Titans omnibus. Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo are absolute superstars.
June 27, 2025
since i can't rate an entire run of an author on this app, this review goes for the entire tom taylor run on nightwing. it isn't as bad as people say, but i do see the criticism. the way taylor writes nightwing is as if it were a web comic personality where the bat family goes out to top golf or some shit. dick grayson becoming a super public figure also kinda doesn't make sense since he looks identical to nightwing but i digress. i really liked heartless at first and was interested to see where he'd go as the runs main villain, but he was super uninteresting and his defeat felt super mellow. the ONLY reason i was so attached to this run was bruno redondos incredible incredible art that kept me hooked through each page.
November 24, 2025
NIGHTWING : 'Leaping into the Light', Vol 1, collects individual issues 1-6 of a very fantastic new story arc for Dick Grayson, aka, The Boy Wonder, aka, Robin.
Taylor's excellently paced stories here take on Dick's [NIGHTWING's] approach to settling the dirty, unjust crimes stewing within the city of Blüdhaven.
*Imo, HEARTLESS may just be the sickest bastard in comics right now*
The backstory on Dick's beginnings with his circus family, The Flying Grayson's, greatly segues into the now adult NIGHTWING's superhero-like abilities, and, his own personal familial drama. Also, quite thrilling to see how Dick balances his personal vendettas against crime syndicate overlords with his own newly found financial wealth.
The idea of bringing into the fold well remembered comic Superhereos made this much fun to read, and kept me flippin' the pages.
Stellar graphics by the entire Art team on this project! Very much looking forward to the next volume.
Taylor's excellently paced stories here take on Dick's [NIGHTWING's] approach to settling the dirty, unjust crimes stewing within the city of Blüdhaven.
*Imo, HEARTLESS may just be the sickest bastard in comics right now*
The backstory on Dick's beginnings with his circus family, The Flying Grayson's, greatly segues into the now adult NIGHTWING's superhero-like abilities, and, his own personal familial drama. Also, quite thrilling to see how Dick balances his personal vendettas against crime syndicate overlords with his own newly found financial wealth.
The idea of bringing into the fold well remembered comic Superhereos made this much fun to read, and kept me flippin' the pages.
Stellar graphics by the entire Art team on this project! Very much looking forward to the next volume.
August 30, 2025
So so good. The storyline was amazing and the art is just, perfect. No notes. 10s across the board.
November 12, 2025
It's fun but also 'they wouldn't fucking do that.'
December 4, 2025
What a fricking fantastic ride this omnibus has been. I have to say this, I love Dick Grayson's personality. The only other time I have read stories about adult Dick Grayson is when he played Batman for a bit in the Black mirror. Man showed us a fun Batman. Here his personality is front and center which reflects on all the relationships he has - the titans (who always has his back), best friend the flash (wally west) , superman and Jon (superman inspires Dick Grayson as a kid and Dick in turn inspires superman's son,Jon), Barbara Gordon (Dick and Barbara are adorable together and what i always wanted batman and catwoman to be), his brothers (red hood and the Robins) and finally his father figures (Bruce and Alfred).
Bludhaven is a more grounded Gotham which keeps the stories more grounded (as ground as a city with villains like block buster and heartless can be) which is a good break from the fantastical elements of Batman and Gotham (not a bad thing).
Throught the omni you get to see stories of Grayson's past and how that influences him as a adult and what he inspires to be.
The stories here are only trumped by the artwork. What can I say - Bruno Redondo has knocked it out of the park. The panels ..the colors ..each page is a masterpiece and reference material for anyone inspiring to draw comics (me included). I have put in a few spreads that I loved here. Sony's spiderverse movies ...seeing the art here felt like watching that movie. I cant explain it any other way.
A lot of people complain about the thickness of the omnibus but I disagree! The stories shown here covers a fulll ARC which makes u feel like u just finished watching part one of a great trilogy. It starts and stops at the right place making you satisfied but wanting more.
If I really want to nitpick and find things I didn't like . It would that some background research is needed before starting the story. I am not actively reading everything batman that comes out and was not aware of some of the history. Where in the timeline are we in this story? For example , Alfred pennyworth is dead! I am not sure if this is even a spoiler coz this information is what the story starts with. I have no idea about superman's son, Jon. Dont even know how Dick and Wally are such good friends. But that being said I was easily able to make some assumptions and enjoy the story.
One gripe I had was Melinda zucco, I have trouble accepting how she fits into Dick grayson's story. That felt a touch forced to me. Also blockbuster felt like a discount Kingpin. Other than that this book get a 10/10 .
Really excited for vol 2 and where they go with Mr. Heartless.
Bludhaven is a more grounded Gotham which keeps the stories more grounded (as ground as a city with villains like block buster and heartless can be) which is a good break from the fantastical elements of Batman and Gotham (not a bad thing).
Throught the omni you get to see stories of Grayson's past and how that influences him as a adult and what he inspires to be.
The stories here are only trumped by the artwork. What can I say - Bruno Redondo has knocked it out of the park. The panels ..the colors ..each page is a masterpiece and reference material for anyone inspiring to draw comics (me included). I have put in a few spreads that I loved here. Sony's spiderverse movies ...seeing the art here felt like watching that movie. I cant explain it any other way.
A lot of people complain about the thickness of the omnibus but I disagree! The stories shown here covers a fulll ARC which makes u feel like u just finished watching part one of a great trilogy. It starts and stops at the right place making you satisfied but wanting more.
If I really want to nitpick and find things I didn't like . It would that some background research is needed before starting the story. I am not actively reading everything batman that comes out and was not aware of some of the history. Where in the timeline are we in this story? For example , Alfred pennyworth is dead! I am not sure if this is even a spoiler coz this information is what the story starts with. I have no idea about superman's son, Jon. Dont even know how Dick and Wally are such good friends. But that being said I was easily able to make some assumptions and enjoy the story.
One gripe I had was Melinda zucco, I have trouble accepting how she fits into Dick grayson's story. That felt a touch forced to me. Also blockbuster felt like a discount Kingpin. Other than that this book get a 10/10 .
Really excited for vol 2 and where they go with Mr. Heartless.
January 1, 2026
-No le cuenten a Batman
Recopilación de la primera parte de la etapa de NIGHTWING por Tom Taylor y Bruno Redondo ( y otros artistas) , con Dick Grayson retomando su relación con Barbara, la batifamilia , y recibiendo un regalo de Alfred que lo impulsara a ser una mejor persona.
LO BUENO: Pasan cosas y no se detiene, eso me gusta, que aparece un familiar del que no se sabia, el regalo de Alfred, dudas, la batifamilia, el enfrentamiento constante con Blockbuster...y eso es bueno, el comic avanza, y me gusta el humor, por lo menos por numero hay un momento que me hizo reír y eso es genial , y súmale el arte de Bruno redondo, que es limpio, superdinamico y te atrapa desde la primera viñeta y su trabajo con las portadas es simplemente de admirar una y otra vez, ahora, hay un pelotón de artistas que acompañan el libro y todos mantienen el nivel.
LO MALO: Al ser comic de Universo, hay dos momentos que me rayarón mucho, la inclusión de ese Crossover con FEAR STATE donde Nightwing tiene que salir de Bludhaven para Gotham a ayudar contra una IA, y hay un crossover con Superman, donde te dejan la historia a la mitad y no sabes en que termina , y un momento muy tisquimisquis de mi parte, cuando Dick patea a Blockbuster y lo saca del edificio...mehhh, falto algo, contexto, fondos, y es raro, porque Bruno te llevo el arte de una manera hermosa y acá se forzó y no me gusto.
Recopilación de la primera parte de la etapa de NIGHTWING por Tom Taylor y Bruno Redondo ( y otros artistas) , con Dick Grayson retomando su relación con Barbara, la batifamilia , y recibiendo un regalo de Alfred que lo impulsara a ser una mejor persona.
LO BUENO: Pasan cosas y no se detiene, eso me gusta, que aparece un familiar del que no se sabia, el regalo de Alfred, dudas, la batifamilia, el enfrentamiento constante con Blockbuster...y eso es bueno, el comic avanza, y me gusta el humor, por lo menos por numero hay un momento que me hizo reír y eso es genial , y súmale el arte de Bruno redondo, que es limpio, superdinamico y te atrapa desde la primera viñeta y su trabajo con las portadas es simplemente de admirar una y otra vez, ahora, hay un pelotón de artistas que acompañan el libro y todos mantienen el nivel.
LO MALO: Al ser comic de Universo, hay dos momentos que me rayarón mucho, la inclusión de ese Crossover con FEAR STATE donde Nightwing tiene que salir de Bludhaven para Gotham a ayudar contra una IA, y hay un crossover con Superman, donde te dejan la historia a la mitad y no sabes en que termina , y un momento muy tisquimisquis de mi parte, cuando Dick patea a Blockbuster y lo saca del edificio...mehhh, falto algo, contexto, fondos, y es raro, porque Bruno te llevo el arte de una manera hermosa y acá se forzó y no me gusto.
December 26, 2025
Lo que más valoro de este volumen es que ves que Bruno Redondo se divierte dibujando. El número donde todo es un dibujo conectado es cine puro.
Tom Taylor siempre conecta conmigo porque escribe a sus personajes viéndolos desde un punto de vista más emocional, que sienten los personajes sobre lo que son, quieren ser, su situación y sus seres queridos. Usa mucho a un casting de superhéroes amplio que hace preguntarte por qué nadie se pregunta que hace Batman, los Jovenes Titanes y Superman protegiendo a un civil tan arduamente, pero bueno Nightwing es más social que otros héroes.
El arco grande "La batalla por el corazón de Blüdhaven" me parece quizas muy rápido en acabar, seguramente porque es conveniente que la alcaldesa sea la hermana perdida de Dick y con ella en contra habría sido más interesante como se desenvuelve.
Tom Taylor siempre conecta conmigo porque escribe a sus personajes viéndolos desde un punto de vista más emocional, que sienten los personajes sobre lo que son, quieren ser, su situación y sus seres queridos. Usa mucho a un casting de superhéroes amplio que hace preguntarte por qué nadie se pregunta que hace Batman, los Jovenes Titanes y Superman protegiendo a un civil tan arduamente, pero bueno Nightwing es más social que otros héroes.
El arco grande "La batalla por el corazón de Blüdhaven" me parece quizas muy rápido en acabar, seguramente porque es conveniente que la alcaldesa sea la hermana perdida de Dick y con ella en contra habría sido más interesante como se desenvuelve.
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September 22, 2025
I’ve been reading comic books for 20 years and this is undoubtedly in my top 5 collections. Dick Grayson is a shining light in Blüdhaven, Nightwing is iconic, Haley was a lovely addition, and the evolution of Dick and Barbara’s relationship was a highlight. Don’t even get me started on the letter Dick receives, comics don’t typically get me emotional, but this was a welcomed exception.
Tom Taylor is unequivocally one of the greatest comic writers of all time and Bruno Redondo’s art is exquisite! I’d recommend this duo’s Nightwing run over any other in this character’s great history. Which is the highest compliment I can provide, given Nightwing is my favorite character in all of comic books.
Tom Taylor is unequivocally one of the greatest comic writers of all time and Bruno Redondo’s art is exquisite! I’d recommend this duo’s Nightwing run over any other in this character’s great history. Which is the highest compliment I can provide, given Nightwing is my favorite character in all of comic books.
January 28, 2026
Probablemente ya se convirtió en mi comic favorito. Nightwing es todo lo que un gran héroe debe ser. Ver a toda la batfamily y a los titanes peleando juntos fue genial. La manera en que Nightwing une a todo los superheroes demuestra lo buen lider que es. Amo el estilo de dibujo de Bruno Redondo y la manera de componer cada viñeta en especial cuando hay acción. No puedo esperar a leer la segunda parte.
July 25, 2025
Holy cow! This! This is a book for those us who truly love Dick Greyson and Nightwing. I still have my issues from back in the mid-90s when he moved to Bludhaven and those are some of my favorite comics of all time. The comics collected in this omnibus may be even better. It really is a love letter for one of the greatest heroes in the DC pantheon written by someone who truly gets him.
December 27, 2025
Been in love with Nightwing since Teen Titans and I stopped reading after they shot him and he lost his memories. I heard great things about this run and I picked it up and finished it all super fast. Best Nightwing series so far. It got me back into comics :)
July 24, 2025
A lot of people often say that if DC were to have a Spider-Man it’d be Nightwing. I totally get it
September 1, 2025
Pitch perfect modern superhero comics.
September 8, 2025
how do i give something more than 5 stars
December 16, 2025
There's plenty of reasons of why Nightwing is one of my favorite superheroes and Tom Taylor highlights every single one in this omnibus. Can't wait for the rest!
December 27, 2025
omg i got through this fast! such a great read with stunning artwork. the storyline was so interesting and loved all the different team ups! :-)
January 26, 2026
See Superman is my best friend, but Nightwing is my true love.
January 29, 2026
Check it out!
May 5, 2025
A stunning reinvention of Nightwing that combines heart and humour with traditional heroism. The story follows Dick Grayson as he steps out of Batman's shadow, embracing his role as Blüdhaven's protector while grappling with the legacy of his past. The dynamic between Dick and his chosen family is the core of this run, making it as much about personal growth as it is about intense action. The art is fluid and energetic, bringing the vibrancy of Nightwing's acrobatics to life with a unique style.
December 10, 2025
Holy out of character Batman. Never let Tom Taylor write ever again
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