The Nightwing comic is a street level book about a guy who is committed to protecting his neighborhood. He watches out for the people of Blüdhaven, protecting them from low level criminals, costumed villains, and local kingpins. He has the skills of Batman but with a sense of humor and optimism that brings a lighter touch to the book. 

One of the best arcs in the current Nightwing comic was the "Battle for Blüdhaven's Heart", which originally ran in Nightwing #92-96. It begins with Dick Grayson spearheading an initiative to open Haven, a safe place where members of the community can hang out and play. But doing something nice for Blüdhaven doesn't sit well with Roland Desmond, aka Blockbuster.  

The criminal kingpin believes that the city belongs to him and will do anything to ruin Haven and prevent the city from thriving without his control. To do so, he uses corrupt people in power and enlisting fellow villains to stop, maim, or kill Dick Grayson and Nightwing. 

This arc by Tom Taylor is a refreshingly back to basics superhero story. Dick Grayson is a good guy who wants to help people – not just save them from imminent danger but also to just make their lives better and safer. When his project is threatened, he turns to his Nightwing persona using intelligent investigation and his incredible fighting skills to protect the people.   

Each issue of the arc is rich with story and action instead of long speeches or brooding inner monologues. It also spends important time on Dick's life and relationships, delivering cute, romantic moments with Barbara and poignant scenes with the Bat-Family. 

Nightwing is a really good book, and "Battle for Blüdhaven's Heart" was a top notch entry to the comic. 

–Amanda Sheriff