- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: DC Comics (Jun 1 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1401204376
- ISBN-13: 978-1401204372
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 1 x 26.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #34,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up–Nightwing, a second-tier character in the DC universe, gets in-depth treatment in this title. Dick Grayson, formerly Robin, Batman's sidekick, has grown up to assume Nightwing as his new alter ego. The book begins with short biographies of Catwoman, Batgirl, and other past and present friends and foes. Various villains want Nightwing eliminated and vie for the right to kill him. Shrike, the most bloodthirsty, is winner of the fight-off. Meanwhile, Dick spends his nights pursuing criminals and resisting the seductive wiles of the untrustworthy Catwoman. His true love, Barbara Gordon (formerly Batgirl, now known as Oracle), provides computer tracking from her wheelchair. As the battle between Shrike and Nightwing rages, the elevation of the sometimes puerile Nightwing to first-class hero is completed. Except for a tacked-on extra chapter featuring a new artist, this title is of high quality.–John Leighton, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Bldhaven has seen its share of battles between its costumed protector, Nightwing, and various criminals. But when an army of ninjas arrives, its only a harbinger of the deadliest threat yet. Shrike, long thought dead, is back, and he wants revenge on his childhood palNightwing. Shrikes current master, Blockbuster, would be only too happy to see the vigilante destroyed, but Shrike wants to see to Nightwings destruction personally.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shrike returns, Sep 19 2005
By Corum Seth Smith - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nightwing: On the Razors Edge (Paperback)
In this volume of Nightwing, Dick tassles with Catwoman, a newly emerging assassin who is latest to claim the name Shrike, and looks for the mysterious mobster Freddy Minh. Also in the back story, Torque (Dudley Soames) and Nite-wing are planning a prison break for their ultimate revenge.Dick is finally given a real challenge in the form of Shrike. Shrike is a person from Dick's past who knew him as Robin. What ensues is a grudge match of epic proportions that nearly kills Nightwing. He is finally facing a killer whose skills rival his own.
Dick finds himself spread out too thin as a guardian of a town that seems to spurn his protection (Bludhaven). Even Blockbuster seems to be immortal. Dick can't catch a break to save his life (literally!)
The battle between Shrike and Nightwing as well as the battle between Shrike and Desmond's goons (in other words, all the Shrike fight scenes) make this volume worth it.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Standard, Aug 31 2005
By Imaginary Flower "Amicia" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nightwing: On the Razors Edge (Paperback)
Nightwing: On the Razors Edge was OK. There nothing bad about it just lacking excitement. Chuck Dixon's writing is ok but I feel as if his writing needs more spark.I wasn't really aware of shrike's past (even though he was on the rollcall page) so his appearance didn't really appeal too me. Greg Land's art was fantastic and makes a very awesome well toned Nightwing. His Oracle is fantastic and Babs looks so much better with green eyes. Black Canary & Amy were also done wonderfully with beautiful facial expressions along with the rest of the cast.
The other artist with just blech...i thought there styles just weren't right.
Anyways the graphic novel was ok...though I was rather read something else in my spare time.
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