Warning: Contains potential spoilers for NIGHTWING #122!Dick Grayson’s sex symbol status soared to new heights as DC unveiled its latest fan service cover, showcasing his rippling abs alongside a badass new Nightwing-Timed drive. However, it’s not the only cover that deserves the spotlight; Another equally valuable piece of art is also making waves – and we can’t get enough of it!
…Nightwing strips down to his compression shorts as he shreds some major snow…
On January 15, 2025, fans can get their hands on Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s Nightwing #122. This issue will continue the original Boy Wonder’s battle against Spherical Solutions and his new meta-clown nemesis, and also force him to confront a dark encounter from his last days fighting alongside Batman as Robin.
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NIGHTWING #122 (2025) |
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January 15, 2025 |
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Dan Waters |
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Dexter soy |
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Dexter soy |
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Dan Panosian, Babs Tarr, Yasmine Putri, and Gleb Melnikov |
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Nightwing faces the memory of a dark encounter from his days fighting alongside Batman as Robin – an encounter that could hold the secret of Spheric Solutions’ mysterious CEO and her machinations for the city of Bludhaven. |
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Although this highly anticipated issue is still months away, the solicitation has already provided fans with plenty of Nightwing content to tide them over, including some stunning variant covers. among these, The covers by Yasmine Putri and Babs Tarr stand out, as both beautifully showcase Dick Grayson’s iconic good looks with creative thematic twists.
… Nightwing is shirtless and smiling as he wipes the blood from his split lip with the back of his hand, evoking hardcore fight club vibes.
Nightwing shows off his abs and snowboarding skills in steamy cover art
Cover d sweater weather card stock variant for Nightwing #122 by Yasmine Putri
Yasmine Putri has officially created the ultimate fan service cover for Nightwing, showing the vigilante stripped down to his compression shorts as he shreds some major snow. This cover is part of a series of “sweater weather” Variant covers featuring steamy interpretations of fan-favorite characters enjoying the chill of winter. Putri’s artwork captures Dick in mid-air, executing a snowboarding trick known as a “Catch tail,” Which involves grabbing the end of the board with your hand. This pose is particularly suitable for the flying Grayson, because it perfectly merges his love for flying and acrobatics with a different kind of extreme sport.
While Nightwing’s rippling, baby-oiled abs undoubtedly make this cover a must-have for fans who appreciate the hero’s exceptional physique, his snowboard adds a unique flair, giving Dick a new Nightwing-themed ride. The board is solid black, with its cobalt blue Nightwing insignia on the tail end. Additionally, Dick is depicted wearing a thin cobalt blue scarf that barely clings to his neck and a matching pair of snow goggles pushed up into his hair instead of shielding his eyes. So, while the cover is undeniably visually appealing, it also carries a humorous undertone, highlighting how Nightwing is underutilizing his snow gear in every imaginable way.
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Cover C card stock variant for Nightwing #122 by Babs Tarr
However, Putri’s art is not the only variant cover for Nightwing #122 which showcases Dick Grayson’s endless expanse of tan skin. Artist Babs Tarr presents an exceptional piece with the vigilante shirtless and smirking as he wipes the blood from his split lip with the back of his hand, evoking hardcore Action Club vibes. Dick’s expression and body language exude confidence and competence, with his battered state speaking of a battle well fought, making this cover undeniably badass and visually appealing. With this cover and the sweater weather variant, Tar and Putri are about to become extremely popular among Nightwing Fans.
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Nightwing #122 Will be released on January 15, 2025, from DC Comics!