2017 was a hard year for me, so I didn't review this book after receiving the approval.

However, I did read it and I was incredibly lost. I feel like I should've searched for Vol. 1. I do think the overall story was interesting but it would have made more sense if I had the background knowledge of the prior volume.

The graphic novel was interesting to read and the colors were eye catching. I loved the illustrations that were drawn and learning more about Nightwing and what was going on in Bludhaven.

ARC from Netgalley.
Dick Grayson heads off to Bludhaven to start anew. Meeting up with the Run-Offs, a team of ex-villains who now want to be heroes, establishing himself as a hero despite his run-ins with the cops, and starting a new relationship sums up the overall story of this Volume.
I wasn't really impressed with this heavy dialogue, character driven story. It was alright, but I just wanted so much more from a Nightwing story. More action, more danger... more Batman. LOL
Recommend, but I really hope this title gets better.

I did not finish this graphic novel. I felt that I wasn't the right reader to appreciate it, so I made the decision to stop reading and allow others more familiar with the character to provide reviews for it. I'd like to thank DC Comics for allowing me the opportunity to give this book a try.

I can't get enough of Nightwing. A nice balance of snark, comedy, and action as well as a focus on the Bat family's OG Robin, now Nightwing. Check out Vol 1 first, and I think this could be a great title for libraries trying to appeal to YA readers.

'Nightwing, Volume 2: Back to Blüdhaven' by Tim Seeley collects Nightwing (Rebirth) issues 9-15. It features a decent story arc where Dick Grayson is trying to find his own way.

In the first issue, Nightwing meets the new to his Earth Superman. Nightwing is suffering nightmares based on recent events and Superman wants to help because of the past friendship that Superman remembers.

Once this is done, Dick Grayson decides he needs some time alone (Gotham City has it's fair share of Batman folks running around), so he heads off to Blüdhaven. He wants to make it on his own, and not rely on Nightwing, but before long he is pulled into a mystery involving some former villains and a series of murders they are being framed for. Apparently, Blüdhaven is where everyone wants to go to get a fresh start.

It's a decent story arc. I liked it, but I've liked other story arcs better. The art is serviceable enough for the story being told. The big reveal didn't seem like that much of a shock to me, but it's nice to see Dick Grayson remember the past and find his way in the present.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Dick heads to Bludhaven for a fresh start. There he encounters the Run-Offs, former foes of his that are trying to make a fresh start. I'm pretty sure all of them but Defacer appeared in the Chuck Dixon penned Nightwing book. Someone is trying to frame them all for murder. It was no real surprise at who was actually behind the murders.

I felt this volume was a much more natural fit for Nightwing than all the baggage of the Court of Owls storyline. Marcus To's art is great. My favorite issue was the last issue of the book. Seeley really outdid himself with this one.

Dick Grayson is trying to figure out who he is. Acting on the new Superman, he visited Bludhaven and stayed. Partly because it was not Gotham, and partly because of a pretty face. Of course he got involved in stopping criminal activity, got his face plastered on billboards, and finally managed to get a date. Too bad there is a shadow in Bludhaven. Read the volume and find the cliff-hanger ending!

I finished this graphic novel over the weekend. It's another from DC Rebirth and another character I've never read about before: Nightwing. I found the story somewhat interesting and the art was lovely, but it didn't really pique my interest and it's one of my least favorite from the rebirth line.

Goodbye Nightwing - I'd like to say it was nice knowing you, but for about 20 years it hasn't been. Certainly, recently, you've gone so far up your own arse into your own backstory and unique mythology it's been unsavoury at best and impossible at worst to follow you. I have no idea who the heck the people (and walking orcas... ffs) in this far-too-verbose book are, and I have no interest in finding out. The first Rebirth volume was mediocre, but I gave it a reasonable mark in case I just hadn't been around long enough to 'get it' all. On this evidence there's (a) very little to get, and (b) I'm nowhere near anally retentive enough to succeed. And, as usual, too time-poor to care. So, onwards and upwards...

I have loved Nightwing from the time I was very young and first learned to read. I have follwed his story all the way from the second series where he first donned the Black and Blue costume he wears again. Since we now know that we are on a different Earth than what we read before Flashpoint and New 52 we now know this isn't the Nightwing I have known for so long. Since we are reading a new Nightwing to us this book is all about Nightwing finding out who he is.

This is sort of broken into two parts. The first part is a normal adventure for Nightwing. His dreams are being invaded to help build up a being who feeds on fear and despair in dreams. In order to defeat this guy, Nightwing gets a littel help from our very own big blue, Superman. Nightwing is then forced to live out his worst fear in his dreams and that is the death of all the people he loves. Superman helps Dick realize that no matter what he is never alone because of the kind of man and hero he is. He has friends.

The second part is all about Nightwing getting out of Gotham to find himself. Where would Dick go to be on his own? Well as the title states, Dick heads to Gotham's sister city Bludhaven. I was waiting for a Blockbuster from this Earth to pop up somewhere. That didn't happen but who knows, maybe in the future. Dick has to distance himself and reevaluate his life as a person and a hero.

As a story I really enjoyed it, but there were some slower moments. Volume 1 I flew through and couldn't out it down. This volume I didn't have a problem setting it aside and walk away from it. I can't thank DC Comics and Netgalley for allowing me to read this for a honest review. I do have to apologize that it took me so long to get this reviewed. You expect this type of story to have its slower moments because it is character development, not an all out action thriller. This was still very much worth the read and does seem to set up the next chapter in Nightwing's story so I am excited to continue on to the next volume. One complaint I do have for this is the art work kind of fell short for me. I always love the detail that has been in the city pages in other books and this lacked detail. Maybe it was meant to be that way but it just felt incomplete to me.

I enjoyed reading this book and like I said, I can't wait to read volume 3. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

That was sorta really cool. I wondered how they would give Dick back his own identity again after all the craziness with Spyral and everything.

And I was surprised that they went back to Bludhaven, but then, I was even more surprised because it was a slightly different Bludhaven than from before. I always only sorta liked the stories with Nightwing that were set in Bludhaven, but in this TPB between the interesting characters like Orca and the support group (and thankfully no guys with their heads on backwards) and Bludhaven being just an eensy weensy bit 'lighter' than it used to be, ooh, ooh, and with Dick's new relationship, I thought I would hate it, but I'm actually sorta into it. With all that I thought it was an enjoyable read and I can't wait to read the third volume.

I was given this galley through Netgalley on behalf of DC Entertainment.

Nightwing Vol. 2: Back to Bludhaven is an admirable accomplishment by writer Tim Seeley, taking Nightwing back to his pre-Flashpoint home while at the same time building something fresh and new. Seeley also manages to pay homage to a variety of villains from the Nightwing series past, using them perhaps even better than before. Like James Tynion's Detective Comics, Seeley's second Nightwing volume improves on the past, giving Dick Grayson a clearer purpose than he's possibly ever had. I finished Nightwing Vol. 2 very excited to read the next volume.

“Y'know what, I'm too tired to pretend I understand this alternate universe stuff.” Nightwing, I'm with you sometimes, bro. ;)

At the beginning of Nightwing, Volume 2: Back to Blüdhaven, Nightwing is unsure what his future will entail. He’s suffering from nightmares that he's unable to shake even during his waking hours. Superman has an idea of what is causing the nightmares and offers to help. He suggests that moving to Blüdhaven would be in Dick's best interest, to which Dick agrees. Once there, he discovers that his supervisor is a former villain, Defacer. While patrolling the city, he encounters another former villain from Gotham named Gorilla Grimm. Dick discovers a support group for former Gotham villains who want to change their villainous ways. Unfortunately, crime is on the rise and the reformed villains are being framed. Nightwing must side against the law to prove his unlikely new friends' innocence before it is too late. “I know what this looks like. Me in the lead. Nightwing. Former kid sidekick. Current young adult superhero. Flanked by my new super-team. But these guys aren't superheroes. And we're not charging into battle against some cosmic maniac. No. We're running full steam...”

After the events of Nightwing Volume 1 and Batman: Night Of The Monster Men, Nightwing feels like to have a fresh start as he had started questioning himself.

The storyline follows Nightwing moving from Gotham to Blüdhaven and what happens in the first few weeks that he is their. Both Nightwing and Dick Grayson have to deal with stuff that they thought that they would not have to and this leads to a very good character arc.

The art style was again a good balance of background detail whilst not distracting you from what was the focus of the panel. The contrast between the colour palette of Nightwing and Dick Grayson made it obvious which aspect of him we were focusing on .

Another great addition for Nightwing which most people will enjoy.

Fantastic Nightwing story line. Really need to pick up the series. well written, beautifully drawn.

From the publisher: Dick Grayson's adventures as Nightwing continue in the second volume collecting the best-selling NIGHTWING series from DC Unverse Rebirth!

Former Robin and retired superspy Dick Grayson has returned to Gotham and stepped back into his life as Nightwing--the blue-and-black clad vigilante known for going where others won't. Fresh off a deep cover operation to infiltrate the Parliament of Owls, Nightwing must come to terms with secrets of his past that will forever change his destiny. Featuring appearances by Batman and Superman, this volume is packed with nonstop action and adventure!

Written by GRAYSON veteran scribe Tim Seeley, NIGHTWING VOL. 2 continues the spectacular adventures of the former Robin, Dick Grayson! Collects NIGHTWING #9-15.

Tim Seeley continues Nightwing's Rebirth adventures with Nightwing Vol. 2: Back to Bludhaven. Back in the day (pre-Flashpoint, pre-Rebirth, etc.), Nightwing moved to Bludhaven to escape from Batman's shadow. Bludhaven was basically a dirtier, more crime ridden neighbor to Gotham. Dick Grayson moved there, joined the police force, and had multiple adventures during the original run of Chuck Dixon's Nightwing comic. Many fans, myself included, have fond memories of this run. Cue Tim Seeley, who is (I believe) returning Nightwing to his roots after all he's gone through over the past several years and various reboots.

Dick moves to Bludhaven to rediscover himself, volunteering at a community center. There, he discovers that his supervisor, Shawn Tsang, is a former supervillain (Defacer), one whom he actually apprehended. As he patrols Bludhaven as Nightwing, Dick also runs into (and catches) another former Gotham villain (Gorilla Grimm). All of this leads to his discovery that there is a support group for former villains chased out of Gotham by Batman and Robin trying to go straight (an interesting concept). Over the course of this book, Nightwing attempts to uncover a deeper conspiracy and, with the help of the motley group of former villains, succeeds. Dick also finds himself in a complicated relationship with Shawn, and the final chapter of this volume addresses this.

Seeley is able to capture some of what makes Dick Grayson unique among the Bat-heroes: his humor and the sense of pleasure and sheer joy he takes in what he does. He has always been the balance to Batman's deep brooding and seriousness. The supporting characters have potential, but so far, they didn't really stand out. I'm curious to see how things progress with Shawn Tsang, though.

Seeley has done a fine job with Nightwing. However, I just found this collection to be okay. While he is getting back to some of the joy Dick has in being Nightwing, along with his sense of humor, this just didn't feel like a "deep" story. It's nice and fun, and there are some cute parts (Bludhaven attempting to use Nightwing's presence as a marketing gimmick). Overall, though, Nightwing Vol. 2: Back to Bludhaven was just a little better than average. I still really enjoy Nightwing and look forward to seeing where Seeley takes him. I would recommend this particular book to established fans, and I believe Nightwing's relocation to Bludhaven provides a nice jumping-on point for new readers.

I received a preview copy of this book from DC Comics and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Story: Nightwing’s future is undetermined at the starting point of this comic he’s been suffering from some pretty bad dreams, Superman has an idea on what might be happening and he helps Nightwing and gives him the idea that maybe moving to Blüdhaven, like the Nightwing he knew, would be the best course of action for him. Dick takes the advice and moves to Blüdhaven to start over with a clean slate and to help sort out everything that has happened. Once there it becomes obvious that the city needs him just as much as he needed a new place to call home. A group of reformed villains have taken refuge in Blüdhaven, they just want a chance to start over. But the crime is rising and someone is framing these reformed villains for murders they didn’t commit. Nightwing is the only one that believes them and goes against the police and a crime boss to prove his new friend’s innocence.

Art: Marcus To did a great job with the art, the backgrounds and details are wonderful. The coloring had a nice contrast between the neon colors and the dark and it seemed to fit in with the setting. Sometimes though Grayson looked like he was drawn you young, there wasn’t enough detail drawn on his face and he ended up looking like a young teenager instead of the adult he his. Other than that it was visually compelling the art did a wonderful job of telling the story. I loved Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert and Sula Moon’s variant covers.

Characters: Nightwing/Dick Grayson, Superman, Shawn Tsang/Defacer, Gorilla Grimm, Juan-Andres Santos Suarez/ Thrill Devil, Brendon Li/ Giz, Pamela Sweigeld/ Mouse, Randy/ Stallion, The Orca, Detective Svoboda and special appearances by Starfire, Kid Flash, Batgirl, Red Hood, Bruce and Alfred

Review: What I enjoyed most about this was Grayson learning that the world consisted of just more that black and white, the varying shades of gray in between are what most people live in and coming to Blüdhaven and becoming friends with the Run-offs along with coming to terms with what happened at the start of Rebirth he has learned so much, and had quite a bit of character development. Of course I’m a sucker for romance and I like how Shawn and Grayson started their relationship. Damn you cliffhanger!

This book collects Issues 9-15 of Nightwing. The book is essentially a five part story bracketed in by a One Shot. Issue 9 is, “Fighting Destiny” and finds Dick having some serious nightmares. Superman comes along to help him. Even though, he’s not the Superman Dick knows, the two have a good dynamic and it’s interesting to see that relationship to develop. There are also some good insight as Dick faces his fears.

Issues 10-14 is a five part story that has Dick moving to Blüdhaven in an attempt to get in touch with himself and find out who he really is and to enjoy a city where everything is black and white and he hoped to work in the light as a social worker. Unfortunately, it turns out not to be all that simple. As his boss is a former supervillainess and Blüdhaven has become a refuge for ex-minor villains seeking to turn over a new leaf who go by the name the Run Offs. In addition to that, there’s a series of murders that the Run Offs are being framed for. Overall, this story’s got solid characters, a good mystery, and also some nice character work for Dick.

Issue 15 features a new romance for Dick and focuses on its development . It’s counting down to the present and setitng up the next big storyline. I like the story and the way it just does focus on the relationship and insight into the characters without having to have those as elements jammed into an action story, even though its clearly set up for the next storyline. Given that there were already six issues in this trade, it’s probably reasonable to wonder if this shouldn’t have been included in the next trade, but that’s nitpicky.

Overall, Nightwing continues to be an enjoyable character driven series. This book manages to mine some good moments from what would normally be lesser characters including a battle with the infamous villain Orca. A solid installment.