WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for NIGHTWING #118After three incredible years, Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s Nightwing run reaches a bittersweet conclusion with four perfectly chosen words that capture both the emotional depth and the essence of this chapter in Dick Grayson’s history. Yet, this isn’t a true ending for the Boy Wonder. Instead, this closing marks the beginning of something new, setting the stage for what’s to come.
Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo’s entire Nightwing run has been defined by an emotional depth that has forced Dick to confront his past, present, and future. Nightwing #118 is no exception, delving deep into the original Boy Wonder’s emotional well. The first two pages set a tone of poignant introspection, as Dick opens the issue by reflecting on how “home is where the heart is” and how he lost that home when Tony Zucco killed his parents all those years ago.
He continues this reflection, noting how, when he moved to Blüdhaven, he believed he had found a new home. Though he didn’t like what he initially saw, he tried to change it—only for Heartless to tear down everything he had accomplished. By the end of this issue, however, Dick Grayson makes it clear he has found his true home with four perfect words: “My heart is here.”
“My Heart Is Here.” The Perfect End To Tom Taylor & Bruno Redondo’s Run
Nightwing’s Fallen Grayson Arc Concludes With Dick Grayson Finding His Home
Nightwing #118 delivers a powerful conclusion as Dick Grayson reclaims Blüdhaven, restoring his reputation and defeating Heartless. But the heart of this issue goes beyond Nightwing’s triumph—it lies in the emotional moment when Dick visits his parents’ graves. There, he shares his journey with them and reveals that he has “found a new home.” That home, as implied, includes the city, Barbara “Oracle” Gordon, Haley, and his newfound sister. It’s a beautifully poignant, even tear-jerking moment that will resonate with fans of this run for years to come.
The final panel depicts Nightwing, Batgirl, and Haley perched atop a crane, overlooking the city. This stunning visual is paired with Dick’s closing narration: “My heart is here.” These four words both confirm that Dick has found his true home and perfectly summarize the essence of the entire series. Taylor and Redondo’s run was filled with “heart” in every issue, whether it was Dick’s love for lost loved ones (Alfred Pennyworth, Mary and John Grayson), his family (Bruce, Damian, Barbara, and Haley), or his city. No words could have concluded this series more fittingly than these four.
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What Does DC’s Future Hold Next For Dick Grayson?
Dan Watters & Dexter Soy Take Over Nightwing on October 23, 2024
While Nightwing #118 marks the end of Taylor and Redondo’s run, it is far from the end of Dick Grayson’s story. The creative team of Dan Watters and Dexter Soy will take over with Nightwing #119, set to release on October 23, 2024. Taylor’s conclusion provides the perfect foundation for the new duo to build on, as they plan to return Dick to his street-level crimefighting roots. With Blüdhaven firmly established as Dick’s home and heart, his fight for the city will carry even more weight. As one epic era of Nightwing closes, another is just beginning.
Nightwing #118 is available now from DC Comics.
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.