Nightwing 1996 First Collected Editions Series by Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty

Attempting to create his own life and forge his own destiny, Nightwing has begun anew in the city of Blüdhaven. Leaving behind his adolescent days as Robin, the vigilante confronts his own rogues gallery as he faces off against the deadly threats of underworld kingpin Blockbuster, the half-creature, half-human Man-Bat, and the lethal assassin Deathstroke... moreAttempting to create his own life and forge his own destiny, Nightwing has begun anew in the city of Blüdhaven. Leaving behind his adolescent days as Robin, the vigilante confronts his own rogues gallery as he faces off against the deadly threats of underworld kingpin Blockbuster, the half-creature, half-human Man-Bat, and the lethal assassin Deathstroke. But even distance and time will not allow him to escape his past, as Nightwing finds himself once again battling the fear-inducing Scarecrow and working side-by-side Batman, when his mentor pays him an unwelcome visit to check up on him.Collects Nightwing #9-18 less

Growing up as Robin the Boy Wonder, Dick Grayson lived a lifetime in the shadow of Batman. Finally reaching adulthood, the former sidekick took the identity of Nightwing and began to forge his own destiny. Moving to neighboring Bludhaven, Dick established himself as the protector of a city steeped in crime and corruption... moreGrowing up as Robin the Boy Wonder, Dick Grayson lived a lifetime in the shadow of Batman. Finally reaching adulthood, the former sidekick took the identity of Nightwing and began to forge his own destiny. Moving to neighboring Bludhaven, Dick established himself as the protector of a city steeped in crime and corruption. In NIGHTWING: LOVE AND BULLETS, Nightwing is joined in his mission to protect the streets by Nite-Wing, an inept vigilante inspired by Dick's heroics, the Huntress, his former love interest, and Robin, the latest protégé of Batman.Collecting: Nightwing #1/2, 21-22, 24-29 and pages from Nightwing #19. less

Blockbuster, Blüdhaven's deadliest crime boss, is on a rampage. A mysterious hacker has made Blockbuster's life difficult for far too long. It's time for Nightwing - with the help of the Birds of Prey - to hunt this person down and terminate this hacker's actions once and for all, at whatever cost... moreBlockbuster, Blüdhaven's deadliest crime boss, is on a rampage. A mysterious hacker has made Blockbuster's life difficult for far too long. It's time for Nightwing - with the help of the Birds of Prey - to hunt this person down and terminate this hacker's actions once and for all, at whatever cost. And that hacker is Oracle!The chase is on in this collection of NIGHTWING #41-46 and BIRDS OF PREY #20-21, written by Chuck Dixon (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE), with art by Greg Land (Sojourn, NIGHTWING), Patrick Zircher (NIGHTWING, Thunderbolts), Butch Guice (BIRDS OF PREY, Ruse), and Drew Geraci (NIGHTWING).While Nightwing desperately tries to rein in the unstable vigilante Nite-Wing, his daytime counterpart Dick Grayson graduates to a street cop. Meanwhile, Blockbuster's thirst for vengeance against Oracle has him sending some of the deadliest assassins after the hacker. When the crime boss captures Nightwing, will our hero be tortured into revealing Oracle's location?Collecting: Birds of Prey #20-21, Nightwing #41-46. less

Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter!Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106!