Nightwing (2021)

Nightwing is back—and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adopted city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco. When Nightwing enlists Batgirl’s help in investigating the politician bearing the same name as the man who murdered his parents, she unearths details that will shock and fundamentally change the hero. The New York Times bestselling team of writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, Injustice) and artist Bruno Redondo (Injustice, Suicide Squad) are about to take Nightwing to the next stage of his evolution as a hero!

Dick Grayson trades out his escrima sticks for a magnifying glass and a sleuth hat to investigate Blüdhaven’s new mayor, Melinda Zucco, and find out how the daughter of the man who murdered Dick’s parents came to power in Nightwing’s city. But his investigative adventure is cut short when he comes face to face with the most horrendous villain in the history of Blüdhaven—HEARTLESS.

When the Bat-Family receives misleading information and incorrect directions from Oracle, ones Babs didn’t send herself, they realize Oracle’s system has been hacked! But who is powerful enough to break into Oracle’s own super-secure network? And what personal information is now at risk? Not only that, this mysterious Anti-Oracle is taking advantage of Gotham City’s state of fear and has bombarded the city with falsities, spreading even more fear. With the Bat-Team’s comms unreliable, Nightwing heads to Gotham to find the source of Anti-Oracle’s transmissions.

Babs takes the Anti-Oracle attack on her Oracle Network personally, and she suits up as Batgirl, accompanying Nightwing and Tim Drake to track down who is responsible. But with fear consuming the streets of Gotham, Batgirl and Nightwing accidentally get hit with something that reveals their deepest fears…and it involves each other.

Nightwing and Babs have fought through the fear-stricken Gotham streets, but now their fight takes them to the skies above Gotham, with the Batgirls and Tim Drake (Robin) in tow! Now aboard the Magistrate’s Skybase-01, they have made it their mission to bring the airborne leviathan down, prevent Seer’s disinformation from being broadcast, and save the innocents aboard. But in this paranoia-stricken city, not everyone is who they seem…

This special Nightwing issue is ONE CONTINUOUS IMAGE! That's right—if you placed every page next to each other, you'll have one poster image with this story! Now that billionaire Dick Grayson has publicly dedicated his funds to save Blüdhaven, he's a wanted man—and that's why he finds hired killers breaking in to steal his dog, Haley!

The blue stripes are back! Nightwing gets an updated suit starting this issue! Meanwhile, after the distressing events of rescuing Haley from getting dognapped by bad guys, Nightwing discovers there are way more hits on Dick Grayson than he realized, thanks to going public about his fortune, and he needs to find a clever way to be Dick Grayson and Nightwing at the same time. Meanwhile, Heartless tries to buy power away from Blockbuster in order to take control of Blüdhaven, and both of these big bads have Nightwing in their crosshairs.

Superman/Nightwing crossover! Years ago,when Robin took his first uncertain steps away from Batman as his own hero, Superman stepped in and offered Dick Grayson crucial advice, support, and a name: Nightwing. Now it's time for Nightwing to return the favor.

A Nightwing and Wally West story, part 1 of 2! When it’s easier to go buy bagels as Nightwing than as Dick Grayson because everyone is either trying to get him for his money or kill him for the price on his head, Nightwing realizes he’ll need to enlist the help of his Teen Titan friends as his bodyguards, and the first to volunteer is of course his best friend…Wally West, a.k.a. the Flash!

Trying to save a city that’s even more beyond saving than Gotham is no small task, and even someone like Nightwing needs a day off to relax with his best friend and to recharge—but when your best friend is Wally West, a.k.a. the Flash, a "recharge" might not end up being so relaxing!

Blüdhaven mayor Melinda Zucco is in trouble—pretending to work for Blockbuster while secretly trying to take him and his gang of criminals down, while also working alongside Dick Grayson to uplift the city. But as his half sister sharing the last name of the man who killed his parents, it’s…a lot to juggle, and enough for one to accidentally let slip a secret or two in the wrong company if she’s not careful… Meanwhile, Nightwing and Oracle cuddle up and decide to finally define their relationship.

Battle for Blüdhaven’s heart! After uncovering that Blockbuster isn’t who he says he is—in fact, he’s much worse—Nightwing, Babs, and Blüdhaven mayor Melinda Zucco battle to expose Blockbuster’s...malpractices. With Blockbuster controlling more of the criminal underground than Nightwing ever thought possible, can Dick Grayson help stop him before things go too far?

There’s a new commissioner in town, and it’s none other than Maggie Sawyer! But one clean commissioner does not make a whole bad basket of Blüdhaven police officers good, and now Blockbuster is forced to lean more on Nightwing’s sister, Mayor Zucco, to oversee the old commissioner’s illegal dealings... Then, an attack on Haven reveals some shocking truths to Nightwing and Oracle that make it difficult to recover from.

Heartless has an extra-giant jar that has Blockbuster's name on it, but as a man of refined taste, Heartless doesn't just collect any type of heart...he waits for someone to experience a specific emotion in particular before taking it all away from them and adding it into his collection. Does Nightwing have what it takes to save the life of the very man who’s been trying to take everything away from Dick Grayson, including his life?

They say love is when two hearts find their happy place right next to each other, but to Heartless, that's just the wall of jars of hearts he has in his back office. As Dick and Babs's two hearts do find their happy place next to each other, one question they ask each other proves difficult to answer.

...Batgirl gives Nightwing her answer. And they have a long talk with each other about what that means.

Nightwing meets Nite-Mite! (And Bitewing and Oracle and Daniele Di Nicuolo!) That's right, that meddling Nite-Mite booped himself from the fifth dimension, and after reading Seven Secrets, he hitchhiked his way over with Di Nicuolo into our Nightwing series! Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this one.

Art by Bruno Redondo, Rick Leonardi, Scott McDaniel, Mikel Janin, and Javier Fernandez. Come join us with big smiles and even bigger celebrations as Nightwing hits its milestone issue #100! Cheer how far we've come by looking through the decades at what has made Nightwing a beloved hero. What better way to celebrate than with familiar friends and artists? Then, with Heartless creating a lair in the heart of Bludhaven to take Blockbuster's throne, Nightwing will follow suit, setting up a headquarters of his own...with the help of some friends who helped make him who he is now, of course!

After the events of Dark Crisis, Superman has a talk with Nightwing, letting him know that now is Dick's time to lead...so Nightwing gathers a group of friends to be the premier league in the DC Universe and moves their base of operations to Bludhaven. Meet the new Titans! Then, following the events of the Nightwing 2022 Annual and the Superman and Nightwing crossover, Nightwing continues to mentor Jon Kent in ways that Dick learned from being trained by Batman...but in his own more encouraging way.

Nightwing is a great leader, not just because Batman trained him, or because of how Alfred raised him, or even because he has a heart of gold--it's because of his friends, and now that the Titans are in Blüdhaven with him, they can leap into the light together...which is perfect timing for the demon of darkness Neron to do something about it.

Who is the Grinning Man, who's always grinning no matter what he's doing, even when he's murdering people, and what kind of deal did he make with Neron? Nightwing and the Titans better figure that out soon before they lose one of their team members... Then, in the backup, Nightwing continues his lessons mentoring Jon Kent, a.k.a. Superman, and this time it's about using your detective skills instead of your fists.

Nightwing and the Titans realize the only way to save Olivia is to...go to hell! Seeing how ineffective his punching was when he last confronted Neron's demons, Nightwing is temporarily powered up by magic in order to make it through the depths of hell alive...literally. Then, in the backup: Nightwing and Jon Kent find an important clue as to who's behind the circus murders, and that person may be connected to Dick Grayson...

Masterminds Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo are back at it again to present Nightwing fans another special issue uniquely designed for them to be Nightwing for a day! This oversize story will feature Nightwing from his point of view, allowing readers to use his escrima sticks and leap through Blüdhaven! You don't want to miss this issue, as there'll be other surprises along the way, including who'll show up beside you!

NIGHTWING GOES NAUTICAL! Sail the high seas with Nightwing and Batgirl as they journey across the ocean in search of the Hold's secret society that dates back to when Bludhaven was founded. We saw previously in Nightwing #99 that the Hold's vault held several safes...and here we'll find out there has always been one left for Nightwing.

JUMP ON BOARD THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES! Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life is not for Nightwing! When Nightwing's investigation into who left the vault under his name leads him to discover a mysterious group behind the Hold, his past come back to haunt him in the form of the Hold's leader...

Amid Nightwing's investigation of the mystery behind the secret society called the Hold and their connection to the origin of Bludhaven, Dick runs into his old flame Bea Bennett! Is Bea back to confront Nightwing for some closure, or is she somehow related to the secret pirate society?

THE DRAMATIC CONCLUSION TO NIGHTWING'S PIRATE QUEST! Nightwing learns the truth behind the secret pirate society, and his relationship with Bea Bennett changes forever. Plus, an all-new adventure begins in the backups. What's going on with Beast Boy, and why is everyone turning into animals? The tie-in to Beast World, the thrilling new event of the season, starts here.

Nightwing, Batgirl and the Titans are doing all they can to save a world overrun by Beasts. Heroes have become threats, and one of the biggests threats now stalks the streets of Bludhaven. Where once there was a Robin, now there is a cat. Can Jon Kent and Nightwing save the city from Damian Wayne? Or will the Super Sons be torn apart forever?

Something's very wrong with Nightwing and it's starting to catch up to him. Can the world's greatest detective help him figure out what's going on before it’s too late? Plus: The Plague has left 14th Century Europe in chaos, as a young man known only as the Son of Gray hunts the man who killed his father. A story of revenge, told in two parts.

Nightwing continues to struggle with his recent woe--why can't he leap, and what's causing it? And Batman continues his investigation into it; is he any closer to figuring out the root of this new dilemma before there are some serious consequences? Plus, part two of the period saga! Around seven centuries ago, the Grayson name was born. A child of the Black Death. The story of revenge reaches its epic conclusion.

LANDMARK 300TH ISSUE! Since the 1940's, you've seen him go from acrobat to orphan; from Dick Grayson to Robin; from Robin to Nightwing. You've seen him work alongside the universe's most powerful heroes, against existence's most sinister villains. You have seen Dick Grayson do so many things, but now, in his 300th issue, you will see him...well, you'll just have to pick up the issue and find out. Join us for this legacy 300 milestone!

The Eisner Award-winning duo of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo reunite to tell Nightwing's greatest story yet. The culmination of Heartless's sabotage on Nightwing reaches its dramatic climax when Nightwing loses his ability to leap, impeding his duties to be the superhero we know and love.

PART 2 OF THE HEARTLESS SAGA CONTINUES! When things go up in flames, Dick must put his feelings aside and help Shelton, a.k.a. Heartless, find his butler. After all, a superhero's job is to save everyone, even the very bad. But every noble sacrifice comes with a price, and Nightwing finds himself in a situation only someone as cunning as Heartless could've concocted.

Everything Dick Grayson has built is crumbling around him. His life is spiraling out of control and Heartless is at the center of all of it. Now Nightwing must leave his city. Can he take back the power he's lost? Or will Bludhaven and its citizens be lost to Heartless forever?

While Dick connects with the ghost of his past, Nightwing takes to the streets to defend his honor. But how can he be in two places at once? And what shocking revelation does Dick learn when confronted with the truth behind his parents' deaths? The Heartless saga continues in the penultimate chapter of this celebrated run!

THE FINAL ISSUE OF TOM TAYLOR AND BRUNO REDONDO’S AWARD-WINNING RUN! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the streets of Blüdhaven as we bid a heartfelt farewell to the dynamic duo of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo in the epic conclusion to their award-winning run. With Nightwing's fear of heights overcome, he returns to Bludhaven for one final face-off with Heartless and Tony Zucco. It's the battle you've all been waiting for! And if we've learned anything from Nightwing these last couple of years, we know he never has to do it alone. One thing's for certain though, Bludhaven will never be the same after this!

A BRAND-NEW NIGHTWING ARC STARTS HERE, WITH AN ALL-NEW CREATIVE TEAM! Bludhaven has erupted in violence as rival gangs vie to fill the power vacuum left by Nightwing's cleanup of corrupt officials. But is an outside force turning the gangs against each other, escalating the violence in Bludhaven toward even more sinister ends? To find out, Nightwing must do the unthinkable--no matter the cost. Don't miss the start of this groundbreaking new arc that will redefine what it means to be a hero.

BLUDHAVEN ON THE BRINK! With deadly experimental weapons in the hands of the city's oh-so-corrupt police force, Nightwing must prevent a bloody war breaking out with the gangs of Bludhaven--which would be easier if someone didn't keep trying to blow him up!

NIGHTWING TAKES HIS CITY TO THE BRINK! After tragedy strikes, Nightwing seeks to hold the gangs of Bludhaven accountable. But alliances in this city may not be what they seem, and powered-up Spheric police officers hover overhead seeking to dispense their own brand of justice...

NIGHTWING'S PAST CATCHES UP WITH HIM! Nightwing faces the memory of a dark encounter from his days fighting alongside Batman as Robin--an encounter which might hold the secret of Spheric Solutions' mysterious CEO and her machinations for the city of Bludhaven.

CAN NIGHTWING SAVE HIS CITY FROM ALL-OUT WAR? Nightwing answers a distress call from the genetically spliced Flyboiz, creating an opportunity to bring another gang on board with his plan to save Bludhaven's streets from a bloody war. But have they mutated themselves too far to be saved?

TIME FOR A HEIST! To save the lives of one of Bludhaven's gangs, Nightwing must stage a heist on Spheric Solutions. But revelations of the corporation's true sinister nature threaten to shatter his very reality.

WHO CAN NIGHTWING REALLY TRUST? Tensions between Commissioner Maggie Sawyer and Nightwing erupt as both investigate a mysterious death. But the shocking revelations they uncover will shake both of their convictions and force them to reassess their allegiances.

CORRUPTION NEVER DIES! Has Bludhaven's first corrupt police officer truly returned from the dead to strike down honest cops...or is there a sinister conspiracy in the heart of Commissioner Sawyer's department? Nightwing isn't sure which might be worse--if he can survive long enough to find out.

THE OLD TITANS TOWER LOCKED DOWN! When the former Titans Tower is taken over by something monstrous, Nightwing is forced to partner with his enemies at Spheric Solutions to save those trapped inside. But what is this terrible thing that has come to Bludhaven...and why does it seem to be after Nightwing himself?

ORACLE, LOST! Nightwing searches for Oracle in a Titans Tower that's been warped by something from beyond the realm of imagination. But will the unexpected--yet somewhat familiar--face prove to be friend or foe?

NIGHTWING IN THE CLUTCHES OF A MONSTER! Nightwing must overcome the creature that has taken over Titans Tower and rescue his allies from its fifth-dimensional prison. But trapped in time warps and bad dreams, those who escape may be changed forever.

NIGHTWING TAKES ON A SIDEKICK?! Nightwing finds himself thrust into the unlikely role of mentor to an aspiring hero with incredible power. But is the city of Bludhaven big enough for the both of them?

AN OLD ENEMY STALKS NIGHTWING FROM THE SHADOWS! Bludhaven is changing. A new hero rises under Nightwing’s watchful eye while the mayor vows to wipe out crime and restore order. The streets of Bludhaven are quieter, even cleaner, but a new darkness is creeping in beneath it all. An old enemy is pulling the mayor’s strings...and is about to make themselves known.

THE CITY STANDS AGAINST NIGHTWING! Nightwing takes a page from Batman’s playbook and storms Spheric Solutions, ready to end his conflict with Olivia Pearce once and for all. Unbeknownst to Nightwing, she’s been planning for his arrival, and the battle quickly turns explosive, public, and personal. Can Bludhaven’s hero survive when his own city turns against him?

BLUDHAVEN IS TURNING ON ITS HERO. NIGHTWING DOESN'T HAVE TIME TO CARE. As strange disappearances grip the city, the mysterious Cirque du Sin seems to be gaining power. Now, to save the city’s children, Nightwing must follow the circus music where no one else dares.

NIGHTWING CAUGHT IN A DEADLY GAME! In the heart of the Cirque du Sin, a carnival game is played for the souls of Bludhaven's children. But whether Nightwing wins or loses, the outcome of this game will have repercussions for his city forever.

THE CAN'T-MISS CONCLUSION TO CIRQUE DU SIN! Nightwing must lead Bludhaven’s stolen children to safety, but the Zanni won’t let them go without a fight. With Nightwing-Prime at his side, the battle reaches its breaking point and sacrifices must be made! But while the city takes its first steps toward recovery, a darker plan begins to take shape in Bludhaven’s halls of power... Don’t miss the issue that changes Bludhaven forever!

BLUDHAVEN'S HAUNTED PAST COULD DESTROY ITS FUTURE AS DENYS COWAN JOINS WRITER DAN WATTERS! A new era begins here for Bludhaven and its hero. The city’s new super-highway was meant to be its lifeline but has instead become a hotbed of strange and violent incidents. Nightwing’s investigation into this haunted road drives him toward a tragedy from which he may never recover--and sends him looking for answers in Bludhaven’s tragic past. Superstar artist Denys Cowan joins ongoing writer Dan Watters for a supernatural noir tale of urban folklore...in a city where the unavenged dead will stay silent no longer.

A BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR NIGHTWING AND BATMAN?! Haunted by a deadly highway collision, Nightwing restlessly hunts for clues in the ghost stories of Bludhaven. When a deadly standoff besieges Bludhaven Bridge, Dick Grayson might not be in the best state of mind to tackle it. Luckily, the World's Greatest Detective has come calling...

WATTERS AND COWAN EXPLORE MORE FOLKLORE! There have long been legends of something bestial lurking in the forests just outside of Bludhaven. Some say it's demonic. Others think it's extraterrestrial. When a trail of violent incidents seems to connect this creature to the city's new super-highway, Nightwing resolves to get to the bottom of it. What he uncovers will bring one of his Titans teammates to Bludhaven, looking for some long-overdue closure...

NIGHTWING…CRIMINAL?! A new prosecutor is determined to hold Nightwing accountable for his alleged crimes, challenging Bludhaven's once beloved hero to turn himself in to the police. As long-buried bodies surface beneath the city's highway, Dick Grayson must confront the cost of his choices and decide whether saving Bludhaven means finally facing the law.

HIGHWAY TO HELL! The hunt for a killer in downtown Bludhaven leads to revelations about the super-villainous architect of the city's superhighway. But is it too late for Nightwing to pull back from the precipice before he does something he'll truly regret?