Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s award-winning Nightwing run is finally concluding. Whether you adore their take or find it wanting, every Dick Grayson fan is likely at least a little curious about its conclusion. After all, it will set the stage for future writers and artists to build upon. With the issue’s release fast approaching, DC has provided a solicitation that teases exciting upcoming reveals.
Nightwing #118, arriving September 18, 2024, marks the thrilling conclusion to the Fallen Grayson arc and Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s acclaimed three-year run. Though the issue’s release is still a few months off, DC has provided a tantalizing appetizer: covers and a synopsis hinting at what awaits fans.
NIGHTWING #118 (2024) | |
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Release Date: | September 18, 2024 |
Writers: | Tom Taylor |
Artists: | Bruno Redondo |
Cover Artist: | Bruno Redondo |
Variant Covers: | Jamal Campbell, Serg Acuña, Bruno Redondo, Nicola Scott, and Tirso Cons |
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! | |
These hints tease the central plot, the villains Dick Grayson will face, his potential path to victory, and where he’ll stand at the issue’s close. However, the synopsis can’t predict the one element that truly matters – the fan reception. Thankfully, Taylor and Redondo offer some thoughts on that very topic.
Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s Nightwing Run Comes to a Close With the Heartless Battle Fans Have Been Waiting For
The information that can be gleaned from the synopsis includes that Nightwing will still be struggling with his fear of heights, something that has plagued him for many issues now. This fear has had a negative effect on his heroics and will undoubtedly pose a challenge in issue #118, and could even potentially lead to long-term consequences if he doesn’t “leap” when he needs to. This finale will also include Nightwing’s final face-off with Heartless and Tony Zucco, something that fans have “all been waiting for,” as Taylor has been working up to this confrontation since the very beginning of the series.
Beyond Dick’s long-awaited showdown, the synopsis hints at how the conflict will be resolved, stating, “…if we’ve learned anything from Nightwing these last couple of years, we know he never has to do it alone.” This implies Dick will receive help, but the identities of his allies remain shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the Titans or even Batman will come to his aid, considering their prominent roles throughout the run. Finally, the synopsis teases a forever-altered Bludhaven in the aftermath. This cryptic clue offers a glimpse into Dick Grayson’s future – a city he might need to reclaim or ultimately leave behind.
“It Will Make Many People Sad”: Redondo Teases the Expected Fan Reaction to the Fallen Grayson Story Arc
Beyond the cryptic clues in the synopsis, Taylor and Redondo have offered further hints of the conclusion they have in store for Nightwing in past interviews. Taylor has promised Dick will be “in a great place to go forward” after the Fallen Grayson finale. While Redondo acknowledges “It will make many people sad, but it’ll also build. If we are gonna end this (and every long arc needs to find its end), we are gonna make it in a big way.” Hence, they both understand the need for closure but assure fans this isn’t a true ending for Nightwing.
Nightwing #118 will be released on September 18, 2024, from DC Comics!
