WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for NIGHTWING #122!Dick Grayson’s sex symbol status has soared to new heights as DC unveils his ultimate fan service cover, showcasing his rippling abs alongside a badass new Nightwing-themed ride. However, this isn't the only cover that deserves the spotlight; another piece of art equally drool-worthy is also making waves—and we can’t get enough of it!
...Nightwing stripped-down to his compression shorts as he shreds some major snow...
On January 15, 2025, fans can get their hands on Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s Nightwing #122. This issue will continue the Original Boy Wonder’s battle against Spheric Solutions and his new meta-clown nemesis while also forcing him to confront a dark encounter from his past days fighting alongside Batman as Robin.
NIGHTWING #122 (2025) |
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January 15, 2025 |
| Writers: |
Dan Watters |
| Artists: |
Dexter Soy |
| Cover Artist: |
Dexter Soy |
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Dan Panosian, Babs Tarr, Yasmine Putri, and Gleb Melnikov |
Nightwing faces the memory of a dark encounter from his days fighting alongside Batman as Robin--an encounter which might hold the secret of Spheric Solutions' mysterious CEO and her machinations for the city of Blüdhaven. |
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Although this highly anticipated issue is still months away, the solicitation has already provided fans with plenty of Nightwing content to tide them over, featuring several stunning variant covers. Among these, the covers by Yasmine Putri and Babs Tarr stand out, as both beautifully showcase Dick Grayson’s iconic good looks with creative thematic twists.
... Nightwing is shirtless and smirking as he wipes the blood from his split lip with the back of his hand, evoking hardcore Fight Club vibes.
Nightwing Shows Off His Abs & Snowboarding Skills in Steamy Cover Art
Cover D Sweater Weather Card Stock Variant for Nightwing #122 by Yasmine Putri
Yasmine Putri has officially created the ultimate fan service cover for Nightwing, showcasing the vigilante stripped-down to his compression shorts as he shreds some major snow. This cover is part of a series of “Sweater Weather” variant covers that present steamy interpretations of fan-favorite characters enjoying the chill of winter. Putri’s artwork captures Dick in mid-air, executing a snowboarding trick known as a “tail grab,” which involves grabbing the tail of the board with your hand. This pose is particularly fitting for the Flying Grayson, as it perfectly merges his love for flying and acrobatics with a different kind of extreme sport.
While Nightwing’s rippling, baby-oiled abs undoubtedly make this cover a must-have for fans who appreciate the hero’s exceptional physique, his snowboard adds a unique flair, giving Dick a new Nightwing-themed ride. The board is solid black, featuring his cobalt blue Nightwing insignia on the tail end. Additionally, Dick is depicted wearing a thin cobalt blue scarf that barely clings to his neck and a matching pair of snow goggles pushed up into his hair instead of protecting his eyes. Thus, while this cover is undeniably visually appealing, it also carries a humorous undertone, highlighting how Nightwing is underutilizing his snow gear in every imaginable way.
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Cover C Card Stock Variant for Nightwing #122 by Babs Tarr
However, Putri’s art isn’t the only variant cover for Nightwing #122 that showcases Dick Grayson’s endless expanse of tan skin. Artist Babs Tarr delivers an exceptional piece featuring the vigilante shirtless and smirking as he wipes the blood from his split lip with the back of his hand, evoking hardcore Fight Club vibes. Dick’s expression and body language exude confidence and competence, with his battered state speaking of a battle well fought, making this cover undeniably badass and visually appealing. With this cover and the Sweater Weather variant, Tarr and Putri are about to become EXTREMELY popular among Nightwing fans.
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Nightwing gets his most horrifying redesign yet as DC's new "Avatar of the Unfallen," a twisted version of one of Dick Grayson's most iconic mantles.
Nightwing #122 will be released on January 15, 2025, from DC Comics!
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
