Dustin Gebel
This week in the Gotham-adjacent corner of the DC Universe:
- The Titans go to hell in Nightwing #103
- Selina Kyle plays her hand in Catwoman #54
- The Aparo Park Spring Jubilee kicks off in Batgirls #17
Nightwing #103
After learning that the Grinning Man is working for Neron, the Titan’s split up, with one group heading to hell while the rest of the team stays behind to protect Olivia, the daughter of Blockbuster. Meanwhile, in the issue’s backup, Nightwing continues to mentor Jon Kent, showcasing Batman’s investigative perspective in a case that hits close to home.
Comic Watch Review: Nightwing #102: Will the Real Nightwing Please Stand Up?
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Nightwing #103
Who is the Grinning Man, who’s always grinning no matter what he’s doing, even when he’s murdering people, and what kind of deal did he make with Neron? Nightwing and the Titans better figure that out soon before they lose one of their team members…
Then, in the backup, Nightwing continues his lessons mentoring Jon Kent, a.k.a. Superman, and this time it’s about using your detective skills instead of your fists.
Creative Team
Writer: Tom Taylor, C.S. Pacat
Artist(s): Travis Moore, Vasco Georgiev, Eduardo Pansica & Julio Ferreira
Colorists: Adriano Lucas
Letterer: Wes Abbott
Cover Artists: Bruno Redondo
Variant Cover Artist: Travis Moore & Tamra Bonvillain, Jamal Campbell, Nicola Scott & Anette Kwok, Vasco Georgiev
Editor: Jessica Chen
Format: On-going
Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/40 pages
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Catwoman #54
As a result of her war with Punchline, Catwoman finds herself behind bars. Using the opportunity as a way to recruit, Catwoman now has to also deal with the Royal Flush Gang, who are still loyal to Punchline. All of these colliding plotlines might be the simmering tension that Catwoman needs to secure the other prisoner’s support, and lead to a breakout.
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Catwoman #54
You know what they say: two’s company, but three’s a crowd! The Royal Flush Gang joins Selina Kyle behind bars, and while the other inmates are team Selina, the Queen remains loyal to Punchline. It wouldn’t be jail without the ladies clawing each other’s eyes out, especially when Catwoman makes a special appearance just to kick some clown ass. All this chaos and distraction may just be the break-out-of-jail-free card Selina needs. Meanwhile, Tomcat finally deals with his ex-boyfriend who tried to take the Tomasso heir…
Creative Team
Writer: Tini Howard
Artist(s): Nico Leon
Colorist: Veronica Gandini
Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
Cover Artists: David Nakayama
Variant Cover Artist: Sweeny Boo & Joshua “Sway” Swaby, Rian Gonzales
Editor: Jessica Chen
Format: On-going
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/ 32 pages
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Batgirls #17
After dealing with body swaps and psychotic parents, the Batgirls – Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown – are ready to catch their breath and relax at the annual Aparo Park Spring Jubilee. But like any event in Gotham, especially one still dealing with the fallout of Fear State, public events don’t go untargeted. The duo, in their civilian identities, will have to help protect the locals as snipers take aim at the Jubilee.
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Batgirls #17
Nothing says spring like the Aparo Park Spring Jubilee–live music, good food, and besties Cass Cain and Steph Brown unwinding after a long day of Batgirling. But the day turns sour quickly when snipers Gunbunny and Gunhawk appear on the scene…why are they here, and who are they targeting? It’s up to the Batgirls to protect their fellow Hills residents and find the snipers before anyone gets hurt.
Creative Team
Writer: Becky Cloonan & Michael W. Conrad
Artist(s): Robbi Rodriguez
Colorists: Rico Renzi
Letterer: Becca Carey
Cover Artists: Jorge Corona & Sarah Stern
Variant Cover Artist: David Marquez, Robbi Rodriguez
Editor: Jessica Chen
Format: On-going
Cover Price/Page Count: 3.99/ 32 pages
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Nightwing #103, Catwoman #54, and Batgirls #17 are all on shelves and digital platforms on April 18, 2023 from DC Comics.