Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven [Paperback]

Chuck Dixon (Author), Scott McDaniel (Illustrator), Karl Story (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563894254
• ISBN-13: 978-1563894251
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #868,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CHUCK DIXON
Born in Philadelphia, Pa.

Chuck Dixon has more than twenty-five years of experience in the graphic novel field as an editor, writer and publisher. He has contributed well over a thousand scripts to publishers like DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, Hyperion and others featuring a range of characters from Batman to the Simpsons. His comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit continues to be an international bestseller. Considered to be one of the most prolific writers in his field, this award-winning storyteller currently writes G.I. Joe and A-team for IDW, The Good the Bad and the Ugly for Dynamite, The Simpsons for Bongo Comics along with many creator-owned projects for various publishers. He is also the co-publisher of an ambitious line of graphic novels based on the American Civil War.

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading!, March 22, 2001

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Christopher Griffen "Commitment to mediocrity!" (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven (Paperback)

When Batman instructs his former protege, Nightwing (a.k.a., Dick Grayson, the first Robin), to go to the city of Bludhaven to help solve a murder mystery, he eagerly accepts. But what he expects to be a "weekend outing" soon becomes a life mission.

Nightwing takes to Bludhaven, a city with no spandex-clad, super heroes of its own, and quickly discovers that he likes having his own turf to patrol.

"A Knight in Bludhaven" is the first story arc of the NIGHTWING regular series, featuring the story of Nightwing's adoption of the dismal, blighted city of Bludhaven and the discovery of the nasty villain who holds sway over the city. It's very much a coming-of-age story for a character who has existed for sixty years now. Dick Grayson isn't Robin anymore. He's his own man and he has his own unique way of dispensing justice. The best chapter of the story is the one which features Tim Drake, the current Robin, as a guest star. Robin contrasts Nightwing and Batman and shows just how much the two men are cut from the same cloth.

Great reading and a non-stop thrill ride. The action scenes read like a Hong Kong action flick thanks to the wild, dynamic art of Scott McDaniel. Writer Chuck Dixon is top-notch at plotting and characterization. Don't miss out! This is one great book!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Start of a Beautiful Friendship......, May 15, 2002

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Savant11 "Savant11" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven (Paperback)

Needing an aesthetic fix I picked this book up one day simply for the art and after reading I was not disapointed either by the writing. Chuck Dixon is a great writer and along with Scot McDaniels pencils it makes this book a must have.

Nightwing is a spin off character from the Batman franchise. He's the first Robin, Dick Grayson, all grown up now and his own man. He goes to a Bludhaven an industrial city sent by his mentor/Father Batman to solve a crime. In the process Nightwing decides to stay in Bludhaven because he can make a difference as well as get away from under the shadow of Batman.

I like Nightwing a lot. He's likable, smart,kind,confident and sexy.the type of guy every girl dreams of having for a boyfriend (or husband). Nightwing is constantly being hit on by women in his books and not without reason. For male comic book readers he has more of a realistic kind of masculinity, none of the overbearing machismo, which is what makes him so popular with male readers.

Nightwing is supposed to be his own character in his own right. But frankly I think that he's DC's answer to Spiderman. I find the two characters very similar except for the fact that Nightwing has no superpowers and he's a bit more confident than Spider-man in his real life. Unlike Batman (or Spider-man) Nightwing does not do what he does because he feels it's his responsibility to make the world right. He does what he does because its the right thing to do.

Anyway this is a very good book one of the better books in DC's arsenal because it has a lot of action and the character, unlike Batman really does have a life when he's not in costume. I love the character so much that even though I have the four TPB I also collected the entire run in single print. Its that good. I would also recomend the second TPB Rough Justice as the art work is a bit more sexy and hard edged. TPB 3& 4 Love and Bullets and a Darker Shade of Justice are a bit more cartoony. But the writing is good all around

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Batman Story with Less Angst and Less Baggage, May 15, 2000

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Matthew Wang (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nightwing Vol. 1: A Knight in Bludhaven (Paperback)

Chuck Dixon is King of the Action Hero and Nightwing is the perfect foil for him to tell Die Hard type stories on the comic page. Combined with a great art team that exudes flying bullets, acrobatic moves and Hong Kong style scenes, this TPB is a fun read. My only criticisms are that the conclusion was a little bit of a letdown and that some of artwork took a couple of looks to understand. Other then that if you are looking for a Batman comic with less brooding and more fun, give this a try.