Grayson #4
Tim Seeley & Tom King (w), Mikel Janin (a)
DC Comics

Liz says: Only five issues in (including the standout Future’s End issue) and Grayson continues to go from strength to strength in thrilling, unexpected ways. Last month’s riveting examination of Dick Grayson being armed with a gun was strong, emotional, and vital to the character. This issue, just as importantly, is all about fun. If you’re a fan of Dick Grayson, you already know that a few of his defining characteristics are that: a) He’s the most light-hearted of all the Robins; b) He drives the girls crazy. This issue makes use of these elements to hilarious effect as the girls at St. Hadrian’s Finishing School for young spies and assassins manage to snag shirtless pictures of him and go chasing him across rooftops. It’s preposterous and silly and it totally, totally works. Tim Seeley and Tom King have already shown that they know how to handle action and drama, and here they show just how well they do comedy. It not only feels like a breath of fresh air, it reminds us that not long ago Dick was Nightwing and that he misses that part of his life. It also sets up a very amusing new line for Dick Grayson at Spyral, and ends on a note that’s satisfying. This is what comics should be, people! Pick up an issue and see.