Nightwing #142 Preview

 

Blüdhaven seems like a magnet for trouble. Despite Nightwing's best efforts, crime continually rocks the city. Mayor Bisogni saw his superhighway as a means of quelling criminality. But then, a centuries-old witch forced Nightwing's car to start a deadly pileup. 

Thanks to friends in high places, the heat is off Nightwing. Yet the reprieve brings him no peace. Each day invokes new problems. Every night conjures a new nightmare. As sleep continues to elude him, can Dick Grayson continue protecting Blüdhaven? And how will its inhabitants react when ferries bring an influx of evacuees from Gotham?

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Nightwing #142: Bad Seeds Week 4 Part 4 Preview

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: David Lapham

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Jerome Opeña & Gerald Parel

Bad Seeds Spot Foil Variant Cover Artist: Dan Panosian

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)/Variant $7.99 US (foil)

Release Date: September 16, 2026

 

 

Downwind From Disaster!

A Batman: Bad Seeds Tie-In!

 

 

When a terraforming disaster strikes Gotham, the downwind city of Blüdhaven falls victim to unanticipated side effects. After a truck full of TNT is stolen from a Blüdhaven construction yard, Nightwing learns it’s headed toward Gotham as a form of righteous vengeance for everything the city has done to Blüdhaven…and only he might be fast enough to stop it before things get explosive.

 

 

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Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened to Prosecutor Eastbourne's ultimatum, see Nightwing #141 Review. 

For Dick Grayson's conversation with Cannibal Colm, see Nightwing #140 Preview. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika see my review of Nightwing #139. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

For Batman's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika, see my review of Batman: Dark Patterns #1. 

 

Nightwing #141 Review

 

Nightwing #141 Review

Writer: Dan Watters

Penciler: Denys Cowan

Inker: Norm Rapmund

Colorist: Francesco Segala

Letterer: Wes Abbott

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Tim Bradstreet, Dustin Nguyen & Dan Mora

Editors: Jessica Berbey & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/$5.99 US Card Stock

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

Some see it as a symbol of Blüdhaven's rejuvenation. Others, like Nightwing, believe Mayor Bisogni's Superhighway has awakened ancient terrors. Yet as intercity neighborhoods vanish, the suburbs also suffer.

 

As the media debate his culpability for the vehicular deaths in a multicar pileup, Dick Grayson learns the Mayor's intentions behind the new road that divides his city. But with the architect and his murderer dead, will anyone listen to Nightwing? And if Prosecutor Eastbourne takes him to court, will Dick Grayson end up in prison like Barbara Gordon? Let's leap into Nightwing #141 and see!

 

Story

It’s a cold morning in Blüdhaven. The chill factor comes from Prosecutor Emily Eastbourne’s ultimatum. Nightwing must surrender and face judgment for the deaths that occurred when his car plowed into others on the Bisogni Superhighway. The clock is ticking. And as Eastbourne’s deadline looms, Dick Grayson stands in the crowd gathered before the courthouse, unsure how a hero should react to these circumstances.

 

In Nightwing #141, Dick Grayson feels like he’s waging a losing battle to improve living conditions for the city's inhabitants. In his desperation to rescue abducted children from the Cirque du Sin, Nightwing and the Zanni toppled buildings like toy blocks. The Bisogni Superhighway has destroyed more neighborhoods. Nightwing cannot sleep. In Gotham, the police are gunning for his Bat-family. His girlfriend is in Supermax. And even if the cop killed a monstrous murderer, that didn’t give Nightwing the right to send him to the hospital.

 

While Dan Watters addresses the role that costumed vigilantes play in society, his story also gives Nightwing a chance to hear what people think about him. While the media have beaten Prosecutor Eastbourne's war drums, not everyone thinks Nightwing is a menace to society. They may only see a fraction of how he works on their behalf. Nightwing may not agree with their interpretation of his actions. Yet as he ponders how to respond to Eastbourne's challenge, Dick Grayson remains vigilant, wanting to protect all the inhabitants of Blüdhaven in Nightwing #141.

 

Art

Emily Eastbourne tells anyone who will listen that she is pursuing justice for the people of Blüdhaven. Yet as the readout on her smartwatch approaches zero hour, she stands atop the Courthouse steps, surrounded by her legal associates. As Dick Grayson stands amid the crowd gathered before the podium, he remembers his car plowing into two others. Then, another spectator forces people aside as he acts out his recollections. As the man makes his case, a smile spreads across his face. Dick closes his eyes and raises his hand to cover his face.

 

While Denys Cowan and Norm Rapmund portray Dick Grayson’s hesitancy, Francesco Segala adorns Blüdhaven with a limited palette in Nightwing #141. Dick Grayson wears blue and yellow as he unleashes his anger on a criminal. Prosecutor Eastbourne, Nightwing’s fan, and someone else who gives Nightwing food for thought seem united in indigo. People also project their emotions. As Billy-Boy glows yellow, his fright colors the nearby buildings and the air. And when a member of the crowd glows red, she tinges everyone around her.

 

Wes Abbott places black uppercase letters in white balloons. Narration, thoughts, and off-camera dialogue reside in colored boxes. Intonation emboldens words, while broken balloon borders indicate lowered voices. Yet as white represents shattered lives, a word in a framed photo feels like a broken promise. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

When you’re one of many, it’s easy to compare your contributions to those of your contemporaries. But operating alone, under the veil of anonymity, Dick Grayson lacks a basis for comparison. He believes he should hold himself to a higher standard. Yet recently, he’s failed to toe Prosecutor Eastbourne’s strict line in relation to two murderers. So, when she asks him to submit to a higher authority, Dick Grayson wonders if someone else should judge his actions in Nightwing #141.

 

Rating 9.2/10

 

To look inside see Nightwing #141 Preview. 

 

For Dick Grayson's conversation with Cannibal Colm, see Nightwing #140 Preview. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika see my review of Nightwing #139. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

For Batman's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika, see my review of Batman: Dark Patterns #1. 

 

Nightwing #141 Preview

 

 

Some see it as a symbol of Blüdhaven's rejuvenation. Others, like Nightwing, believe Bisogni's superhighway has awakened ancient terrors. Yet as innercity neighborhoods vanish, residents of the suburbs also suffer.

As the media debate his culpability for the vehicular deaths in a multicar pileup, Dick Grayson learns the mayor's intentions behind the superhighway. But with the architect and his murderer dead, will anyone listen to Nightwing? And if Prosecutor Eastbourne takes him to court, will Dick Grayson end up in prison like Barbara Gordon?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Nightwing #141 Preview

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Denys Cowan

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Dustin Nguyen & Tim Bradstreet

Dark Knight Returns 40th Anniversary Variant Cover Artist: Dan Mora

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 19, 2026

 

 

Will Dick Grayson Sacrifice Nightwing

To Save His City?

 

 

The deadline has arrived. The curious citizens of Blüdhaven gather to see whether their hero will surrender to the authorities for the deadly crash that took nine lives. Nightwing doesn’t know what he’s going to do either. But one thing is certain— things can’t go on like this…

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For Dick Grayson's conversation with Cannibal Colm, see Nightwing #140 Preview. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika see my review of Nightwing #139. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

 

For Batman's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika, see my review of Batman: Dark Patterns #1. 

 

Nightwing #140 Preview

 

 

Prosecutor Eastbourne doesn't live in Dick Grayson's world of gods and monsters. So now, a judge has issued an arrest warrant in Nightwing's name. He'd like to bring closure to the victims' families. But until he finds her again, Dick can't take the woman who claims to be a deceased witch, and caused a deadly pileup on Mayor Bisogni's superhighway, to the authorities. 

So instead, Dick Grayson helps the coroner's office untangle cold cases they would never get around to on their own. And as the secrets weigh on his soul, Dick draws his lines in the sand, and battles on. What gods and monsters will Mayor Bisogni's superhighway awaken next? And how will Dick Grayson cope with them, as sleep continues to elude him?

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Nightwing #140 Preview

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Denys Cowan

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Guillem March & Werther Dell'edera

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: July 15, 2026

 

 

Highway To Hell!

 

 

The hunt for a killer in downtown Blüdhaven leads to revelations about the super-villainous architect of the city’s superhighway. But is it too late for Nightwing to pull back from the precipice before he does something he’ll truly regret?

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika see my review of Nightwing #139. 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

 

For Batman's team-up with Dr Benas Sereika, see my review of Batman: Dark Patterns #1. 

 

Nightwing #139 Review

 

Nightwing #139 Review

Writer: Dan Watters

Penciler: Denys Cowan

Inker: Norm Rapmund

Colorist: Francesco Segala

Letterer: Wes Abbott

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Ben Harvey & Gabriel Hardman

Editors: Jessica Berbey & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Release Date: June 17, 2026

 

After the Zanni unleashes destruction on the city, Mayor Bisogni rebuilds Blüdhaven. But instead of uniting his community, his new superhighway divides the city into quadrants. As he destroys homes and communities, Bernard Bisogni awakens ancient terrors from their slumber.

 

When Dick Grayson followed reports of an attack on a truck driver, he found a woman walking amid the traffic on the superhighway. As she pressed a knife against his throat, Dick wondered if she had been released from a mental health hospital and returned to find her home had vanished. But then she wrenched the steering wheel from his hands.

 

As Dick's car veered across the lanes, vehicles piled into his car, and people died. Dick rescued the survivors from their smashed vehicles. But when he returned to his war, the lady had vanished. Did Dick Grayson dream up the witch of the crossroads? And will another woman haunt him as Dick searches for the truth? Let's leap into Nightwing #139 and see!

 

Story

Dick Grayson has battled insomnia since the multi-car collision. The victim’s deaths play on his soul. So, when Ms Eastbourne announces that she is building a case against Nightwing, he visits her. Cloaking his identity behind his costume, Dick explains what happened to him. Sadly, Nightwing cannot offer Ms Eastbourne any proof to back up his story. So, when she announces that she is moving forward with her case, Dick can only shrug and continue his efforts to safeguard Blüdhaven.

 

While Prosecutor Eastbourne seeks someone to blame, Detective Turpin makes an unwelcome discovery in Nightwing #139. When Commissioner Sawyer visits him by the river, she sees hands rising above the dark surface. Just as the superhighway has altered life in Blüdhaven and on outlying farms, Bisogni’s handiwork also affects the river currents. Once more, sleeping mysteries have awakened, and someone must investigate them.

 

Dan Watters’ story follows Dick Grayson’s search for justice. While people like Ms Eastbourne strive to do right by everyone, they also clock in and clock out. City employees place limits on their service to others and prioritize how they investigate mysteries. People like Ms Eastbourne make headlines by claiming that masked vigilantes lack accountability. Yet, Dick Grayson seeks justice for the footnotes in history in Nightwing #139.

 

Art

As reporters cluster before her, clutching microphones, phones, and cameras, Ms Eastbourne addresses Blüdhaven from a podium festooned with microphones. Yet even backed up by aides or officials, the Justice Center tilts behind her. Like a gargoyle, Nightwing perches on the corner of a building to watch. Then, he leaps over the street below, evoking his childhood training.

 

As Denys Cowan and Norm Rapmund chart Dick Grayson’s search for justice, Francesco Segala adorns Blüdhaven with muted colors in Nightwing #139. The blue in Dick’s costume shines as brightly as Ms Eastbourne’s indigo suit. Yet as Detective Turpin and Commissioner Sawyer make a discovery, resigned expressions accompany their drab green clothing. Orange and red adorn the bodies reclaimed by the watery depths. Yet their body language and dominant color bespeak how they fought for life.

 

As Wes Abbott places black uppercase dialogue in white balloons, intonation emboldens their words. Dick Grayson’s thoughts fill blue narrative boxes. A somber mood may have fallen upon Dick and his adoptive city. Yet after Starfire consigned her enemy to the flames, a figure cloaked in white, who survived another crucible of fire, comes to Dick Grayson’s aid. Thanks to DC Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

People work hard to make their lives matter. They pour their talents and energy into brightening other people's days. Yet even the best of us makes mistakes. By day, Ms Eastbourne argues that wrong and right are black-and-white and that Nightwing is guilty until proven innocent. Yet when the sun sets, Dick Grayson struggles with the shades of gray that seep into all our lives in Nightwing #139.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Nightwing #139.

 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

 

Nightwing #139 Preview

 

After the Zanni unleashed destruction on the city, Mayor Bisogni builds Blüdhaven. But unlike Melinda Grayson-Lin, the new mayor doesn't care for the needs of the residents. Instead, a superhighway severs the city into quadrants. As he destroys homes and communities, Bernard Bisogni awakens ancient threats from their slumber. 

When Dick Grayson followed reports of an attack on a truck driver, he found a woman walking the crowded superhighway. He wondered if she had been released from a mental health hospital, and returned to find her home had vanished. But then she grabbed the steering wheel, and created a multi-car pileup. Dick rescued people from the smashed vehicles, then returned to find that the lady had vanished. Did Dick Grayson dream up the witch of the crossroads? And will another woman haunt him as Dick searches for the truth?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Nightwing #139

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Denys Cowan

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: Ben Harvey & Gabriel Hardman

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: June 17, 2026

 

 

Nightwing…Criminal?!

 

 

A new prosecutor is determined to hold Nightwing accountable for his alleged crimes, challenging Blüdhaven’s once beloved hero to turn himself in to the police. As long-buried bodies surface beneath the city’s highway, Dick Grayson must confront the cost of his choices and decide whether saving Blüdhaven means finally facing the law.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Starfire, see my review of Nightwing #138.

For Dick Grayson's team-up with Batman, see my preview of Nightwing #137.

For Dick Grayson's encounter with the witch of the crossroads, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

Nightwing #138 Preview

 

When Nightwing ventured into the Cirque Du Sin, the Zanni forced him to play a game to rescue the abducted children. But his game had consequences for the outside world. When Nightwing returned to his city, he found buildings lying in ruins thanks to the Zanni's otherworldly contest. 

Now, his sister is gone, and Bernard Bisogni has taken over the Mayor's office. Like Nero's plan to rebuild Rome, Biscogni's determination unleashes chaos. Traffic jams proliferate. While the well-to-do relocate, poorer residents linger in the construction zones. And when the workers find skeletons amid the broken foundations, spirits arise to haunt the living. Can Dick Grayson sleep without suffering from constant nightmares amid these occult manifestations? And can he protect the city he loves amid rising outrage over his actions?

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Nightwing #138 Preview

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Denys Cowan

Cover Artist: Jorge Fornés

Variant Cover Artists: DaNi & Philip Tan

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: May 20, 2026

 

Watters and Cowan explore more “Folklore”!

 

There have long been legends of something bestial lurking in the forests just outside of Blüdhaven. Some say it’s demonic. Others think it’s extraterrestrial. When a trail of violent incidents seems to connect this creature to the city’s new super-highway, Nightwing resolves to get to the bottom of it. What he uncovers will bring one of his Titans teammates to Blüdhaven, looking for some long-overdue closure…

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see my preview of Nightwing #137. 

For how this story arc began, see my preview of Nightwing #136. 

Nightwing #137 Preview

 

He found her wandering the highway. The scars on her arm bespoke a difficult life. She seemed confused. Then, as he drove, the woman held a knife to his throat.

Dick Grayson has risked his life time and again for Blüdhaven. But as the Earth is restored in the wake of the Omega Tournament, a superhighway appears. It cuts through the heart of Dick Grayson's city. And for the woman, it resurrects ancient memories. Are her memories real or fever dreams? Or has a witch arisen from the dead to haunt the Bisogni Superhighway?

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Nightwing #137 Preview

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Denys Cowan

Cover Artists: Jorge Fornés, David Nakayama & Martin Simmonds

Things To Come Variant Cover Artist: Denys Cowan

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99/$5.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: April 15, 2026

 

A Bridge Too Far for Nightwing and Batman?!

 

Haunted by a deadly highway collision, Nightwing restlessly hunts for clues in the ghost stories of Blüdhaven. When a deadly standoff besieges Blüdhaven Bridge, Dick Grayson might not be in the best state of mind to tackle it. Luckily, the World’s Greatest Detective has come calling…

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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