DC Comics’ Nightwing #78 marked a significant new time for the hero not solely as a result of inventive staff Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo have been taking up, however some main developments in his private life occurred shortly. Now again and working in Bludhaven, Dick shortly finds himself again to beating up criminals but additionally now the proud proprietor of a brand new pup. After arriving again residence although somebody is ready for him, Barabara Gordon, and he or she’s bought information from the studying of Alfred Pennyworth’s will. Dick did not attend the studying, however there have been two main surprises to be discovered inside: 1. Alfred was ALSO a billionaire, and a pair of. He left all his cash to Dick.

This development in additional money is big information to Dick however not as huge of reports that Bruce wasn’t the one one which was completely loaded sitting in Wayne Manor. “Why would a billionaire make me sandwiches and do my washing?” Dick asks. “For a similar cause a billionaire would struggle crime in Gotham, It is what he wished to do,” Barbara replies. It is becoming she says that although as a result of as readers know, Bruce has now discovered himself with out his billions and most of his sources eliminated which implies that Dick Grayson is now richer than Bruce Wayne.

To make issues much more of a kick within the nuts to Bruce although, Alfred died lengthy earlier than he misplaced his wealth, so the pair may need been on equal footing and related tax brackets a couple of years in the past. Now although, Bruce could should shine Dick’s footwear for as soon as.

Along with his newfound wealth, Nightwing now has a pet. The three-legged little furball got here with no identify at first and after an appropriately titled “Spherical Robin” bracket, followers have been in a position to decide on select a correct moniker for the pet. Author Tom Taylor took to Twitter on Wednesday to formally announce a winner revealing the canine is now named Haley, which beat out the opposite choices of Shadow, Blue, and Hope.

You will discover the solicitation for the subsequent difficulty of Nightwing beneath which hints at not solely the place of the brand new pup however Dick’s plans for his checking account and its many zeroes.

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NIGHTWING #79

written by TOM TAYLOR
artwork and canopy by BRUNO REDONDO
card inventory variant cowl by JAMAL CAMPBELL
ON SALE 4/20/21
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
CARD STOCK VARIANT COVER $4.99 US
Dick Grayson has inherited Alfred’s fortune, a pet, and a complete lot of questions. Who’s Mayor Zucco, and what’s her relation to the person who murdered Dick’s dad and mom? What sinister plans does Blockbuster have for Blüdhaven? What sort of pet food is greatest for a three-legged pet? To reply these questions, Dick’s going to want a bit assist from his pals—previous and current.