Warning: Contains potential spoilers for NIGHTWING #119!Dick Grayson is about to begin an exciting new chapter as a fresh creative team takes the reins of the fan favorite Nightwing Series. While much of the new era remains shrouded in mystery, the lead artist has dropped a major hint, unveiling the story’s chilling new villain. Intriguing and equally creepy, the introduction of the rogue – complete with a striking in-narrator image – has already captured fans’ attention, setting the stage for an unforgettable story.
The notice dated October 23, 2024 of Nightwing #119 is a date many Dick Grayson fans have circled on their calendars, eagerly anticipating the start of a new era as the series welcomes a fresh creative team. With this issue, fans will say goodbye to Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo and welcome Dan Waters and Dexter Soy, who promise to bring Nightwing back to his street roots as he takes on gang violence, corrupt officials, and more. Although the release is still weeks away, Soy has already shared an intriguing teaser on Instagram, which offers a glimpse of the supposed main villain of the series.
“O little circus boy…”: Nightwing Debuts the creepiest villain since Dick Grayson
Artist Dexter Soy gives fans sneak peek of Nightwing #119
The Dexter Soy teaser seems to come straight from a panel in the upcoming Nightwing #119, giving fans a sneak peek of his recognizable and beloved art style, accompanied by a few speech bubbles. The artwork features a never-before-seen character, likely male, wearing a long-nosed white mask and a clown-like ensemble that includes a white ruff — the ruffled collar worn by jesters and figures of the Renaissance and Elizabethan periods — and white Gloves. however, The creepiest detail in the panel is the villain holding a marionette version of Nightwing in his hand.
As the villain examines the marionette, he mutters, “It won’t do. No, it won’t,” Adding to the ire tone waters and soy expertly build in just one frame. Sui heightens the intrigue further by capping his post with, “O little circus boy…”, Probably another line of the issue. Fans have been responding enthusiastically with comments like, “That looks amazing Dexter! I can’t wait to see you and Dan work on Nightwing! And “Ordered weeks ago!!!,” The last comment responding to Sui’s call to order the comic.
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Given the villain’s subtle but unmistakable clown-like appearance, it seems Nightwing could be facing his own version of The Joker – although it seems the new foe prefers to work behind the scenes rather than take center stage. Stage. The mask and the marionette in his hand all suggest someone who works from the shadows. The picture also draws strong parallels to these Saw franchise, with the villain seemingly adopting a Jigsaw-like role while Dick Grayson is cast as Billy the Puppet in the visual cues Sui presents. It will be interesting to see if Waters and Soy address this directly and confirm whether Saw Served as inspiration for the new Nightwing Rogue.
Nightwing #119 Available October 23, 2024, from DC Comics.