NIGHTWING #16
by Kyle Higgins and Ed Barrows
Well, the Joker has proved Cole Porter wrong. Not all the world loves a clown.
Despite how great this issue is, I hate that it's just one glorified teaser for Batman #17. Alright, on with the show. Nightwing #16 is one of the BEST Death of the Family tie-ins yet. The Joker does some pretty despicable things in this issue. Nightwing is a character I enjoy reading, so it's nice to see Higgins get his voice right, unlike the first few issues of the series. However, a minor gripe I have with the book is the abundance of plot holes. I mean, how did Joker find the time between Batman #16 and the other tie-ins to set up these elaborate schemes? Why did no one notice if he was doing this beforehand? Why did Nightwing only have a few cuts on his face after being whacked in the head with a spiked mallet?
The art is excellent. Ed Barrows' moody art perfectly sets the atmosphere of the book. I particularly love his version of the Joker, who is definitely going to keep me from getting sleep tonight.
Nightwing #16 was surprisingly good. Despite some flaws here and there, I must say, great job Mr. Higgins and Mr. Barrows!
STORY: 3.5/5
+ Good character work
+ Nearly as freaky as Batman #16
-Plot holes, plot holes everywhere!
-Glorified Batman #17 advertisement
ART: 5/5
+Moody and atmospheric
+One of the best Joker depictions yet
VERDICT: 4/5
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