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Post by dragonbat on Sept 16, 2008 19:09:43 GMT -5
Please tell us what you think!
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Post by starlord on Sept 16, 2008 23:04:43 GMT -5
Excellent story! The idea of Dick chasing around a Nightwing (really an old theme- but are there really many new ideas left) was done exceptionally well and has me intrigued!
Although the exchange between Alfred and Dick at the beginning was probably my favorite part, but then, I've always been very partial to Al.
The cover was beautiful! Excellent job all the way around. 5 stars!
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Post by Mr Clown on Sept 16, 2008 23:56:44 GMT -5
It wasn't bad, although it seems strange that Batman watched the entire fight and did nothing to stop King Tut from escaping. Was his ego that bruised over someone taking his identity?
Aside from that, the story was good. And I never expected to see King Tut appear outside the 60's TV show.
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Post by HoM on Sept 17, 2008 6:35:41 GMT -5
A strong, foreboding opening, with moments of humour and action that really showed that you bought your a-game on this title Don. Loved Alfred's "pampering" of Dick, and Dick's reaction to Nightwing being in Gotham was spot on. I'm also enjoying the collective tiredness that Dick's exhibiting all over the DC2 right now. Jeez, the guy must be knackered after running backwards and forwards from NY and Gotham every other night. A strong opening, and I'll be back next month. Nice.
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Post by dragonbat on Sept 18, 2008 0:19:56 GMT -5
Action, intrigue, humor, plot, character... it's all there and it's all wonderful! Great to read this again just for the enjoyment factor. Can't wait to see what happens next issue!
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Post by lissilambe on Sept 18, 2008 18:37:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments, guys. I love Dick Grayson, and Nightwing is on that list of "titles I'd love to grab if it becomes available" so getting a chance to do a fill-in story is a blast. Adding to it a chance to do Dick-as-Bats and dealing with another Nightwing just really gives me a boost, and then getting to redo a wonderfully cheesy villain like King Tut? well, that's just the bee's knees! I even got the professor a bonk on the head, how cool is that? LOL Mr. Clown, I'm not sure where you see Dick watching King Tut escape. Dick arrives in the mansion after Tut has already made his departure from the crime scene, leaving Dick and "Nightwing" alone to deal with each other as the police fast approach, cutting short their tea-time conversation. Hope that clears it up a bit. When originally revamping King Tut, he was going to be called the Sphinx, but somehow, that alias never made it onto the page, and now, he's King Tut. Ah well, that's just as well. He's fun to write, as is the whole McElroy family. See you all in a month for the exciting conclusion! Take care Don
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Post by arcalian on Sept 18, 2008 22:07:56 GMT -5
Yeah, the pseudo-Nightwing thing has been done before, but even after seeing that cover, I didn't expect to see it here!
And of course the reinterpretation of the 60s Batman TV show villain is also excellent!
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Post by batkid on Sept 22, 2008 19:29:43 GMT -5
Great job, Don! Loved the whole thing. I enjoyed Dick's getting pampered and, like Charlie, the fact that his tiredness is showing and his strenuous schedule taking its toll. It had drama but a refreshing touch of humor, too. Well done.
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Post by capeandcowl on Sept 23, 2008 21:59:53 GMT -5
I loved this issue and it shows why this is one of the top books here.
All the Batman writers are playing with the conflict within Dick as he tries to fill in the shoes of Batman and try to maintain the life he built for himself as Nightwing. The idea of Dick as Batman hunting down a Nightwing is fantastic not just as drama but as a character piece.
Well done!
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