Nightwing #72
In "Welcome to the New Family!", Nightwing #72 delivers a sharp, suspenseful turn as Bea reaches out to Batgirl after noticing troubling changes in Ric. With Dan Jurgens writing and Ronan Cliquet handling art and inks, the issue builds tension through quiet moments and sudden threats—culminating in Batgirl’s confrontation with Punchline and a chilling arrival from the Joker. Travis Moore’s cover captures the moment’s eerie intensity, setting the stage for a story where loyalty is tested and control is the real enemy.
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Bea reaches out to Batgirl because Ric has been acting strangely, and Barbara Gordon responds. When Batgirl tracks down Nightwing, she is attacked by Punchline, and the Joker arrives to reveal that Nightwing is now under his control.
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