Book Review: Batman Adventures: Nightwing Rising by H. Bader et al.

Batman Adventures: Nightwing Rising written by Hillary Bader and illustrated by Bo Hampton

This graphic novel follows the adventures of Dick Grayson, the original Robin, who gets fed up with Batman's heavy-handedness and lack of compassion. Dick quits being Robin and then roams the world, learning new skills from monks and gurus in hidden communities on other continents. He comes back to Gotham City as Nightwing, a new hero who occasionally checks in with the Caped Crusader. Meanwhile, Tim Drake has joined Batman as the new Robin. Once Dick is back in the city, they have a few adventures as a sort of "Bat-family."

The art style follows Batman: The Animated Series. I didn't watch enough to know if this is just a port over from the tv show or an original storyline. It's interesting enough as an origin story and develops Dick Grayson as a character. The book ends with a preview of The Lost Carnival, a graphic novel about Grayson's life before Batman.

Mildly recommended--more for Bat-fans than the general public.