Issue #4Another semi-fun issue that still just leaves me scratching my head a tad. I like that in this issue, Dick was really allowed to "play" and be himself, however the reason why he is even at Spyral is still just a confusing aspect to this story. I mean, I don't mind being a little confused and finding out answers as we go and yes the MAIN reason he is at Spyral has been told to us in issue #1, but it just seems like ... I don't know, I can't explain it but I get the feeling Dick is just ... taking his time and not really working on what he should be working on, I guess? Art is still just beautiful to look at and the dialog is well written, but I think I just need a little bit of movement in this story.
Let's be honest, while this issue allowed us a brief look into Dick being more Nightwing'ish
it was pretty much just an issue that allowed him to jump around and let young girls (too young?) chase after him in a playful manner. I guess more happened, like with the loli-pop, but all I really remember about this issue was -
Girls take half nudes of Dick (man that sounds wrong in so many ways)
Girls follow Dick to get a better look (okay, that sounds even worse)
Dick showcases his acrobatic skills to the girls
Then at the end, Dick and his partner go out in the night and do it again.
Wasn't that the issue?
I know this book can be really good, it was the first 2 issues and the Futures End, and while this one was a little lighter in tone than issue #3, I still feel we need more depth to the goal of this book. It's is almost like saying you are going to show us how to make a fantastic Thanksgiving Feast and then only show clips of you buying the ingredients and the grocery store.
"Oh, celery is on sale this week! SWEET!"