Nightwing Vol. 1: On with the Show (TP)

A masked murder on opening night drags Nightwing into the darkest corners of Gotham's theater scene.

Dick Grayson has taken a break from Blüdhaven and returned to Gotham—but trouble never takes time off. When a popular magician is killed in the middle of his act, the city's elite are left stunned... and Nightwing is left with a mystery. With Batman off-world and the GCPD running in circles, it’s up to Dick to uncover the truth before the killer disappears in a puff of smoke.

But what begins as a simple whodunnit unravels into something far more sinister—an underground world of illusionists, secret societies, and performers whose skills stretch beyond mere sleight of hand. With lives on the line and old scars reopened, Nightwing must determine whether this act is part of a larger conspiracy… or if the true danger lies in his own inability to let go of the past.

Collects Nightwing (2005) #119–124. A thrilling relaunch of the series under DC’s “All In” initiative, Nightwing Vol. 1: On with the Show is written by Dan Watters (Arkham City: The Order of the World) with art by Dexter Soy. A perfect entry point for new readers looking to catch up with Dick Grayson’s evolution beyond the shadow of the Bat.