Nightwing Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light (TP)

A rising political force threatens Blüdhaven—and Nightwing must confront the name that changed his life forever.

When a new mayor is elected—Zucco—Dick Grayson is forced to revisit the murder of his parents. With Batgirl at his side and a city depending on him, Nightwing steps forward not just as a protector, but as a symbol of what Blüdhaven can be.

But the city is bleeding. A brutal new killer named Heartless stalks the alleys, harvesting the hearts of its most vulnerable. As Dick juggles legacy, loss, and his newly inherited fortune, the pressure to save everyone begins to crack the surface of even his unwavering kindness.

Eisner-winning writer Tom Taylor and acclaimed artist Bruno Redondo deliver a stunning redefinition of Nightwing’s role in the DC Universe. Emotional, action-packed, and gorgeously drawn, this isn’t just a return to form—it’s a heartfelt evolution of who Dick Grayson is meant to be.

Collects Nightwing #78–83. Winner of the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series and Best Cover Artist (Bruno Redondo). A must-read for fans of coming-of-age superhero stories, political thrillers, or anyone who believes the heart of a hero is more than just muscle and grit.