Comic Review: Nightwing #28 (DC Comics)

Seeley and co. wrap up the Spyral Arc in Nightwing issue 28.

Nightwing, captured by his former Spyral colleague Tiger is held at the mercy of his tyranny, meanwhile, Huntress and the Skull Girl crew face off against their former peers of Spyral.

Now that Nightwing knows that Spyral is responsible for all the hi tech weapons trafficking within Bludhaven, it’s up to him, Huntress and their little Skull Girls crew to stop Spyral once and for all. But what happened to Tiger and why did he cause the weapons trafficking to happen within Bludhaven? How does this change their relationship as allies? What choices will Shawn make that’ll change her relationship with Grayson, and Will Nightwing and co. survive this encounter with Spyral?

Tim Seeley manages to wrap this arc pretty nicely, providing some good familiar faces such as the Skullgirls and other characters. Seeley makes great use of shaking up the life and time of Dick Grayson in a way that makes one wish Marvel would do the same in regards to their use of Spider-Man.  There are some nice nods to Nightwing’s time as an agent from the Grayson series that will delight those who’ve followed Seeley’s run on that book.  In regards to the overall story, it’s executed nicely, providing some pretty crazy moments that continue to push the book up the ranks as one of the best DC comics titles on the stands. Seeley has a good grasp of taking a cast of characters and rearranging their stance and paths within the life of Nightwing. In terms of the overall battle with the antagonist in this issue, it’s a battle of wits that was enjoyable to read. My personal favorite moments are with Huntress and her interaction with the Skullgirls along her former allies of Spyral. Other bright moments such as Shawn attempting revenge for the death of her friend, and how it crosses paths with Nightwing, seeing how it cohesively comes together is enjoyable and rewarding.

In regards to the art, Javier Fernandez has yet to disappoint. Michael Mendonca also does a good job in the art department, providing a good balance between his art and Fernandez’s art. It’s almost seamless that as a reader didn’t really occur until re-reading a few more times to realize and enjoy. Fernandez also provided inking duties along with Diana Egea making the comic look sharp, crisp, and powerful in contrast to the beautiful.color work of Chris Sotomayor.

This was an enjoyable reunion of characters from Nightwing’s former profession, providing some memorable moments that promise to continue to shake up the life of Dick Grayson. This is a worthwhile issue and worthwhile.series that should definitely be on your pull list.