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A solid, if not kind of forgettable volume. We get a issue with hardly any Daredevil, mostly some avengers, including Antman, trying to fix our hero. I just didn't find this all that interesting, same sadly with the next issue which is a flashback of stiltman...which is silly.

I always love drama in the Daredevil universe cause it feels real. The fight between Matt and Foggy hits home for me and breaks my heart yet I love it because it feels so goddamn real (and scary) and that's a plus. I also liked the villain in this one, the ending was interesting (and kind of fun) but it didn't feel too menacing. Like we knew Matt would be fun, but still a decent fight.

Overall I can't recall much from this volume. Nothing horrible, some great moments, but the rest is just okay.

So we go from a sex story to more revenge style. And while it's cool to see Haru exact revenge with her unlimited power it's kind of dull at the same time? Basically just slashing away at mindless baddies. Though I did like her killing the piece of shit liar, that part was awesome. But then the second half we do get back to the sex shop and Haru has a older man who is hunting the "monster" who killed all those men. Some mind games here, then a fun sex scene, and then back to some cute moments with the girls. While not as good as previous volumes it's still entertaining overall.

This marks a new writer jumping onto Detective comic, with Chuck Dixon taking the reins, and it is a breath of fresh air, delivering a more streamlined and accessible story. Dixon dials back the heavy text, giving the issue a lighter, more dynamic feel reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. The villains, two electric-themed characters, come across as a bit silly, one even resembling a Daredevil knockoff (Seriously looks like Daredevil from Wish), but they don’t detract from the overall fun of the comic. Batman and Robin’s banter is sharp and engaging, adding personality to their dynamic. The art is solid, complementing the lively tone. While the villains may not be the most memorable, the issue's energy and character interactions make it an enjoyable read.

Nightwing: Renegade trade collects issues #112-117 and marks the conclusion of Devin Grayson’s lengthy run on the character. Much like Chuck Dixon’s time with Nightwing, Grayson’s run begins strong, offering compelling stories that capture the essence of Dick Grayson as both a hero and a man. However, as the run progresses, it begins to lose focus, with a few storylines feeling inconsistent and even some downright missteps that detract from the character’s development (And no not even talking about the Infamous reverse R*pe stuff). The final volume, Renegade, while not a perfect send-off, provides moments of really good character interactions.

The biggest issue with this volume is its disjointed storytelling. The first half of the collection tells a complete narrative with Deathstroke and his daughter, but then, as Infinite Crisis hits, it completely upends the status quo of Nightwing’s story. Say goodbye to your city Nightwing cause BOOM!

Despite these issues, Nightwing: Renegade does offer some bright spots. The emotional beats between Dick and his allies, particularly his relationships with Batman, the Bat-family, and his supporting cast, Sopha, Rose and even Superman, provide some heart to the story. Additionally, the volume sets up Nightwing’s new status quo post-Infinite Crisis. Anyway, not amazing, but not horrible. A 3 out of 5 feels right.

Brothers in blood? More like brothers in shit.

When Bruce Jones stepped in to write Nightwing, I thought this might be good. I like his Hulk anyway. Then I noticed his run barely lasts a few issues, and it's clear why: this direction is a freaking mess. First, Dick Grayson proposes to Barbara Gordon, only for her to be replaced immediately with yet another redhead, but this one has superpowers. Seriously? Why bother with this kind of drastic change when the previous relationship was such a strong element to both their characters? WHY?

As if that wasn't enough, they decide to bring Red Hood into the mix—only this time, he's dressing up as Nightwing and killing people. Listen, this is just a stupid fucking plot and god Red Hood is so annoying here.

But wait, there’s more! We get a pair of twin brothers who happen to be villains, just to add a little more chaos to an already-- You know what.

It’s honestly the worst Nightwing arc I've read, if not for the nightmare that was the "Ric" Grayson run, this would be the worst of the worst. A 1/5 at best.

Really enjoyable stuff. You learn alot about the Manga world, how it's made, and the struggle to become noticed. Plus a little romance and comedy thrown in. On to volume two!

Was good but never felt it had the "Whoa" factor the last 3 volumes had. Giving us some backstory is always a good thing, and some great moments do occur here, but nothing to really grab me. This was the first volume I finished and was just like "Eh..." and not to hyped to read volume 4. Which is a shame, cause volume 1-3 blew me away and easily my favorite Batman stories.

I will continue though, because Synder deserves my respect after these last few books! Let's go!

A interesting start, with lots of twist. however, the twist are pretty easy to see coming.

Almost nearing the part the anime ends we get to one of my favorite fights. Crazy bitch sister, who turns out to be one of the most interesting characters. On top of that we have a deeper look into Shiro, and it's scary! Overall entertaining as the previous one, if not more so, with a lot more surprises up it's sleeve. On to volume 4!