Warning: Contains spoilers for NIGHTWING #119!Nightwing s The new era at DC Comics has started with a bang, as the new creative team dives right into jaw-dropping twists by revealing a dark secret about Dick Grayson’s origin, one that will forever change how fans view his time as Robin. But the surprises don’t end there – Nightwing now faces his most terrifying foe yet, a meta-powered clown with a chilling obsession with the original Boy Wonder.
… Waters and Sui did a remarkable job setting the tone for the story and generating excitement for their run with the character’s debut…
Dan Waters and Dexter Suey are set to helm the next chapter of Dick Grayson’s story with the release of Nightwing #119 on October 23, 2024. In the meantime, fans can dive into the six-page preview, which sets a thrilling tone for the upcoming story.
The issue begins with the introduction of Dick’s final adversary, an unnamed clown figure whose unsettling narrative is paired with images of him manipulating puppet versions of Dick As a young boy, Robin and Nightwing, along with Dick’s parents, Batman, and the Titans. Although the visual alone is incredibly creepy, it is the clown’s chilling revelation that “they” I have been watching Dick since his days as Robin which truly sends shivers down the reader’s spine.
Main Cover by Dexter Soy for Nightwing #122 (2025)
The clown begins his story by telling the familiar story of Dick Grayson, starting with Dick’s childhood as a flying Grayson, performing acrobatics with his parents until their tragic murder. Then transitions to the part of the story where Dick is taken in by Batman and soon becomes Robin, transforming into “A glorious, cackling, dancing imp of a child.” While the revelation that The clown is watching Dick since his boy is undeniably creepyIt’s what the clown says next that is truly chilling: “It was then that we knew he was ours.”
This revelation completely redefines Dick’s time as Robin, adding a dark twist to his days as the Boy Wonder, as It was ultimately his assumption of the mantle that attracted the attention of the meta-powered clown. The clown goes on to comment on how Dick has calmed down and matured over the years, becoming a source of stability for others, before ominously stating, “It won’t do. No, it won’t.” This implies that the clown has sinister plans for Nightwing, perhaps seeking to return him back to the chaotic force he once was as a child.
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Cover C Card Stock Variant by Gleb Melnikov for Nightwing #119 (2024)
Despite only being three pages into the preview, the clown is already shaping up to be one of Dick Grayson’s most compelling villains in comic history. The clown’s intricate connection to Dick’s past, along with his unique narrative voice and ominous plans for Nightwing, make him an incredibly intriguing character. It is impressive how well developed he is in the first few pages; Watters and Soy did a remarkable job of setting the tone for the story and generating excitement for their run with the character’s debut. As a result, fans will undoubtedly be eager to unravel this new character and his intentions for Dick as the Nightwing Flow progresses.
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Nightwing #119 Available October 23, 2024, from DC Comics!
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