I wound up reading this in one sitting, yet I felt a little lost. I didn't read vol 1 and this volume seems to pick up in the middle of something dealing with an alt universe Superman and a dream eating bad guy. Let's just say I'm ok with missing this story line. Yet it does show us how Nightwing came to Bludhaven. And he's not the only Gotham reject, trying to get a new start here. Several of his former foes, are trying to also start over. He ends up leading a group of super villain rejects in an effort to clear their names.
I thought the plot was well done, and the writing good. It kept me reading and wanting to know how things would turn out. I wasn't crazy about the last installment of the volume though, as it was just to relationship based. I did like the cameo's from other superheroes, not just Superman and Batman. We got to see Starfire, Batgirl, and the Red Hood just to name a few.
The artwork was ok, a little dark and the coloring was a bit basic. Yet it worked for this, giving it a gritty feel.
Overall I enjoyed this and look forward to seeing what happens next.

This was one of those that I thought would be way out there and I wouldn't find as entertaining as many other comics with Nightwing, but I was surprised to find I very much enjoyed this comic and getting to see all the characters that filled its pages. 

There was so much going on in Blüdhaven and fun characters like Mouse, Giz, Stallion, and so many more. Their is Nightwing trying to find out the truth about deaths that seem not to have been caused by the accused. It wasn't always eye-catching or the most unique story, but it was a fast paced read that worked really well with this issue. 

I couldn't get enough of the special guests which including Superman, Batman, Robin, Batgirl... and the list goes on. The rest kept filling the pages as I kept reading and never stopped. And when it feels like the good guys, trying to get everything back to order, are going to end up victims and culprits in all of this things get shifted around and keeps me reading along.

I also liked how everything was wrapped up, when it seemed it was going too perfect, too happily scripted, another twist is thrown into the mix and makes it even better. I'm left wanting to read more of it and really liking most of the illustrations that made up this novel. It's one I will definitely be picking up for my collection.

 ***I received this copy from DC Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***

This was a very enjoyable Nightwing story-- I really enjoy the idea of seeing former villains trying to reform themselves. The characters were largely enjoyable, the mystery fun (though not overly surprising). All and all one of the better DC Rebirth books I've read.

I didn't think I'd say it, but yeah, I loved this volume. It was fun! There's mystery, self-discovery, character growth, diversity and some splendid drawings of Nightwing. This was action-packed and incredible. Love the humour and Nightwing's internal monologue.

The trouble with reading a volume is that the start of most of the chapters includes a recap of the previous one - and this feels repetitive. I also felt Nightwing was being a little too harsh on himself - but that's me. Him being back in Blüdhaven (though this is a first for the Rebirth Nightwing) gives him an individual identity away from Batman's shadow. Blüdhaven itself is a new and refreshing setting from Gotham - one we're getting to know better through Nightwing's adventures.

One thing I can't understand is Wally West - he appears in his original ginger-haired version here, but in the Teen Titans Rebirth he is black, and a lot younger. Either I'm confused, or DC's continuity is more complex than I realised. I'm just... not going to worry about that.

I love that Nightwing is drawn to be statuesque and pleasing to the eye. I know Nightwing has historically been the only male DC hero to be drawn for the non-straight male, but Volume 1 of the Rebirth series didn't feature that many... attractive shots of him. This volume does - it could do with more, but I'm glad we got some. After aeons of skimming over panels where female heroes have been shown getting in and out of their costumes, it's nice to have one panel with Nightwing changing. Never thought that would be a plus point for me, but so many sexist comics later, it is.

I don't like the romantic subplot. Nightwing does not need to have a love interest every moment of his life. He can do without it. He seems to never not have a girlfriend - in this Volume we meet three of them! Three! That's three too many. He hardly knows this person before they're shacking up - and then he's wondering why the people he trusts turn out to be bad! Because you didn't give yourself enough time to get to know them, you idiot!

Honestly, a character like Nightwing is screaming to get out of the box that the writers insist on placing him in. He's meant to be pansexual, with a plus size woman of colour or a transgender boyfriend or someone from the LGBTQIA+ spectrum on his arm. He needs someone ridiculously secure in themselves to maintain the balance he craves. If only the writers had the courage to do that. It's evident the writers/artists want to try something different - there's no dearth of flirtatious hints thrown at him from a couple of the male characters (or was that me reading too much into it?). I think it would be outstanding if one day one of the Nightwing writers just broke free of DC's homophobic/sizest restraints and went all out in giving Nightwing a truly diverse love interest.

Instead, the final issue of this volume reads like a superhero rom-com with the tropiest tropes thrown in - all Nightwing's male friends want the details of his relationship, as does his girlfriends' GBF (roll eyes); and she's a super-skinny painter who doesn't work (how do these people afford rent and daily meals?) and whose life revolves around him, So pathetic.

Despite this annoying romance, reading Nightwing is amazing! I really want to know what happens next and will definitely be digging into future issues.