You could have heard that Nightwing is headed to Chicago. This is not the primary time we have seen him away from Gotham Metropolis however in the event you learn this week’s NIGHTWING #18, you realize there is a actually good purpose for him to take a look at the Windy Metropolis.

Concern #18 revealed the return of a sure character that has a big effect on Dick Grayson’s life. We strongly counsel you learn that challenge to seek out out why Nightwing is headed to Chicago. We requested Kyle Higgins about this transfer to Chicago and there can be point out of the character however we’ll use a spoiler block if you cannot resist studying.

Comedian Vine: Clearly I really like Chicago however why was that metropolis chosen quite than one other actual or faux one?

Kyle Higgins: Chicago is…nicely, I am not gonna lie, it is the place I am from. There’s undoubtedly a private connection there for me. It is also a spot I do know very nicely. I feel there’s plenty of attention-grabbing points to it that locations like New York additionally has. It is also a spot the place, within the DC Universe, little or no has been explored, if any in any respect. The attraction to me was going some place that’s iconic and in addition permits me the room to world construct. I can develop a historical past and mythology that may be inherent to Nightwing.

CV: Does that imply you could have the liberty to do no matter you wish to town? Like you may make your self the mayor?

KH: Ha ha, truly I’m the Mayor. Spoiler. {laughs} Yeah, inside the realm of fine style. There hasn’t been something actually established in Chicago within the New 52. Gotham’s on the east coast. I needed to do one thing that had a little bit of a distinct taste from the east coast cities. We’ll see what individuals assume.

CV: Will precise buildings be used within the artwork when Dick swings round on patrol?

KH: That is truly a giant level of dialog between myself and Brett [Booth]. Nightwing’s undoubtedly in Chicago. It is correct to some extent. I embody plenty of reference for Brett and plenty of settings and areas which are actual locations inside the metropolis. However on the similar time, it is like the acute model of Chicago. There are undoubtedly additional buildings. There are some adjustments that we’re making to make Nightwing’s life a bit simpler. That stated, his condominium is positioned proper subsequent to an ‘El’ cease [elevated rapid transit]. Which supplies easy accessibility from the roof of the practice. There are issues like that we’re attempting to deliver to the collection to form of make it really feel like an actual place.

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CV: Because it is perhaps a coincidence if each Dick and Nightwing present up in Chicago, will he tackle one other civilian id?

KH: No, he’ll be doing every part as Dick Grayson. He is transferring to Chicago for one very particular purpose and that’s to search out Tony Zucco, the person that killed his dad and mom. So far as Dick is anxious, he is solely going to be there for a pair weeks. He isn’t that involved identity-wise. It is not likely one thing that is factored in. It is also an enormous metropolis, you realize? It isn’t one thing we’re actually shining a lightweight on. And since he plans on being there a brief time frame, he is sub-letting an condominium.

CV: So he is not going to fret a few job?

KH: Proper, at this level, no. He would not have very a lot cash. What he did have burned up with Amusement Mile. I feel we are saying within the challenge he is right down to his final Nightwing go well with. So if it will get torn, he wants to determine learn how to repair it and that form of factor. However we’ll see what the longer term holds, relying on how this primary quest of his performs out.

CV: If he solely plans on being there a pair weeks, what about Sonia? Will she, in mild of this information, will she keep in Gotham or is she going to maneuver to Chicago as nicely? Or is that one thing probably later?

KH: With this primary challenge, they have not spoken for the reason that finish of challenge #18. How this can play out is one thing that we’ll be exploring because the story unfolds. At this level, it is not like she’s transferring to Chicago with him.

CV: Upcoming solicits point out the Masks Killer in addition to the Prankster. Will there be different costumed characters now that Nightwing is on the town?

KH: Sure, there is a mythology within the metropolis that Brett and I are constructing, the concept that there was masks there and there hasn’t been in a number of years. Those that had been within the metropolis are all lifeless. In order that’s a little bit of a thriller in what occurred to them. It is a thriller that can actually begin to rear its head as soon as Nightwing exhibits up. What’s attention-grabbing to me about the entire masks/vigilante dynamic is that query of how a lot does placing on a masks creates the larger downside versus fixing the larger downside? The concept of that relation is one thing that is all the time been attention-grabbing to me. Nightwing transferring to a spot the place there are no masks or costumed vigilantes — it will be attention-grabbing to see what occurs because of his presence.

CV: Is Nightwing going to have a tougher perspective due to Damian’s loss of life, the circus and the rationale he goes to Chicago or will he nonetheless have his extra upbeat outlook on issues?

KH: He isn’t in a nasty place when challenge 19 launches. That is in all probability one of the simplest ways I can describe it. So far as Dick is anxious, Tony Zucco being alive, whereas it is befuddling, it is one thing he needs to look into and cope with. Zucco can also be consultant of one thing Dick can management. It is one thing that within the aftermath of the Court docket of Owls reveal, Amusement Mile being burnt down, Raya being killed, the circus leaving him, Damian dying…that is one thing proper now that Dick can truly do one thing about. In plenty of methods, the seek for closure is one thing that is a little more uplifting and eager for Dick. We’re undoubtedly portraying him as being in a fairly good place emotionally.

CV: Which is best, Chicago Pizza or New York?

KH: That is dependent upon whether or not you are counting carbs or not. I used to be raised on deep dish. I gotta go together with deep dish.

Discover out what this new path holds for Nightwing. Concern #19 is on sale April 17.