Nightwing: Ties That Bind

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Summary: A good collection
Review: 'Nightwing: Ties That Bind' collects the 'Nightwing: Alfred Returns' one-shot and the four issue 'Nightwing' miniseries. Nightwing is Dick Grayson, the original Robin, grown up. During the storylines 'Knightquest: The Search' and 'Knightsend', Bruce Wayne is looking for a way to recover from injuries suffered at the hands of Bane in 'Knightfall'. Driven like a madman to recover and resume his duties as Batman, his loyal butler/best friend Alfred is driven away, not wanting to see the boy he raised to manhood get himself killed. 'Nightwing: Alfred Returns' tells us what Alfred has been doing since he left Bruce Wayne. It seems Alfred has found an old girlfriend, who might have a few surprises for him. Meanwhile, Nightwing has decided Batman needs Alfred, and finds him. Can he convince Alfred to come home? 'Alfred Returns' is the first story in the book. The rest of the book is the 'Nightwing' miniseries. Early on, Dick Grayson decides to quit the hero biz, and meets an interesting girl. If only life were that simple, but Alfred gives Dick some papers, one of which contains what may be new evidence on his parents murder. As Dick resumes the persona of Nightwing <with a styling new costume> and travels overseas to investigate this possible evidence, we learn the girls life is not perfect either. This collection can be considered a lead-in to the ongoing Nightwing series. If you like Batman and Robin, give this book a try. It's a touch more lighthearted than the regular Batbooks, but contains plenty of action and adventure. -Mike W. Goos

Rating:
Summary: A good collection
Review: 'Nightwing: Ties That Bind' collects the 'Nightwing: Alfred Returns' one-shot and the four issue 'Nightwing' miniseries. Nightwing is Dick Grayson, the original Robin, grown up. During the storylines 'Knightquest: The Search' and 'Knightsend', Bruce Wayne is looking for a way to recover from injuries suffered at the hands of Bane in 'Knightfall'. Driven like a madman to recover and resume his duties as Batman, his loyal butler/best friend Alfred is driven away, not wanting to see the boy he raised to manhood get himself killed. 'Nightwing: Alfred Returns' tells us what Alfred has been doing since he left Bruce Wayne. It seems Alfred has found an old girlfriend, who might have a few surprises for him. Meanwhile, Nightwing has decided Batman needs Alfred, and finds him. Can he convince Alfred to come home? 'Alfred Returns' is the first story in the book. The rest of the book is the 'Nightwing' miniseries. Early on, Dick Grayson decides to quit the hero biz, and meets an interesting girl. If only life were that simple, but Alfred gives Dick some papers, one of which contains what may be new evidence on his parents murder. As Dick resumes the persona of Nightwing and travels overseas to investigate this possible evidence, we learn the girls life is not perfect either. This collection can be considered a lead-in to the ongoing Nightwing series. If you like Batman and Robin, give this book a try. It's a touch more lighthearted than the regular Batbooks, but contains plenty of action and adventure. -Mike W. Goos

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Summary: the best hero
Review: nightwing is the best hero of comics now,he is human end super-hero,ok.

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Summary: A good way to start things off
Review: Ties That Bind is a good introduction to the Nightwing character for anyone who's unfamiliar with him. This book collects Nightwing: Alfred's Return 1 and the Nightwing 1-4 miniseries.

While both stories feature some good character development and insight on the relationships Nightwing has with Alfred and Batman, the writing in Alfred's Return isn't among Alan Grant's best work. A noticeable amount of the dialogue is stiff and rigid, and the twists in the plot can be seen a mile ahead. That being said, it's still a good story and worthy of a read. The plot is set after the Knightfall series following Alfred's resignation, and revolves around Alfred's relationship with a woman from his past. Nightwing seeks Alfred out in England to try to convince him to return to Gotham.

The Nightwing 1-4 miniseries is the real gem of this book. Writer Dennis O'Neil seems to have a good understanding of the character, and keeps the dialogue interesting and fresh. I really enjoyed the plot of this one, as it wasn't what I was originally expecting going in and kept me on my toes. Greg Land's artwork here lends itself well to the story (plus it's the first time we get to see Nightwing's current costume.)

All in all, a very good book, definitely worth the cost of picking it up.

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