Dan Watters
@danpgwatters.bsky.social
Eisner-winning writer. Of late:- Nightwing. Batman: Dark Patterns. Shredder. The Six Fingers.
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This week sees the release of Nightwing 135. The final chapter of the Zanni/Cirque Du Sin story we've been telling across 17 issues and one annual.
Not everyone's going to make it out of this one. Pr...
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This week sees the release of Nightwing 135. The final chapter of the Zanni/Cirque Du Sin story we've been telling across 17 issues and one annual.
Not everyone's going to make it out of this one. Pr...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Out this week from @dc.com: NIGHTWING 135!
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Out this week from @dc.com: NIGHTWING 135!
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
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The wonderful Dan Watters will be joining the #SquadCast this week. You won't want to miss it! #ReadMoreComics #ComicBooks @danpgwatters.bsky.social
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Pop Culture Squadcast LIVE with Special Guest Dan Watters
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February 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The wonderful Dan Watters will be joining the #SquadCast this week. You won't want to miss it! #ReadMoreComics #ComicBooks @danpgwatters.bsky.social
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"I don't like the idea of retreading ground that's been trod in the books that I love. I don't like the idea of getting access to this stuff and then being a covers band." This week we sat down with @danpgwatters.bsky.social to discuss Batman Dark Patterns, our comic of the year for 2025. #comicsky
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February 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
"I don't like the idea of retreading ground that's been trod in the books that I love. I don't like the idea of getting access to this stuff and then being a covers band." This week we sat down with @danpgwatters.bsky.social to discuss Batman Dark Patterns, our comic of the year for 2025. #comicsky
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I love your work, very faithful to the Nightwing character. @danpgwatters.bsky.social 💙.
February 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I love your work, very faithful to the Nightwing character. @danpgwatters.bsky.social 💙.
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If you loved Dark Patterns remember the Trade is out March 31st and @danpgwatters.bsky.social new arc of Nightwing with artist Denys Cowan starts with issue 136! FOC of that issue is NEXT MONDAY! Seriously, Dan’s Nightwing rules. #comicsky
February 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If you loved Dark Patterns remember the Trade is out March 31st and @danpgwatters.bsky.social new arc of Nightwing with artist Denys Cowan starts with issue 136! FOC of that issue is NEXT MONDAY! Seriously, Dan’s Nightwing rules. #comicsky
Out this week from @dc.com: NIGHTWING 135!
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Out this week from @dc.com: NIGHTWING 135!
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
The explosive finale of the Cirque Du Sin tale we've been telling for 18 issues. Delighted to wrap this with @nefar007.bsky.social.
Bludhaven will literally never be the same after this.
And BLUDHAVEN LORE begins next month...
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What's a comic you've read recently that made you go "wow"?
I'm not much of a Batman fan but Dark Patterns made me want to be. #comcisky
I'm not much of a Batman fan but Dark Patterns made me want to be. #comcisky
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
What's a comic you've read recently that made you go "wow"?
I'm not much of a Batman fan but Dark Patterns made me want to be. #comcisky
I'm not much of a Batman fan but Dark Patterns made me want to be. #comcisky
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NIGHTWING #136
The egregiously talented @danpgwatters.bsky.social is joined by industry legend Denys Cowan for the first issue of what I'm certain will prove to be an all-timer of a run. Your new fave starts here.
The egregiously talented @danpgwatters.bsky.social is joined by industry legend Denys Cowan for the first issue of what I'm certain will prove to be an all-timer of a run. Your new fave starts here.
February 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
NIGHTWING #136
The egregiously talented @danpgwatters.bsky.social is joined by industry legend Denys Cowan for the first issue of what I'm certain will prove to be an all-timer of a run. Your new fave starts here.
The egregiously talented @danpgwatters.bsky.social is joined by industry legend Denys Cowan for the first issue of what I'm certain will prove to be an all-timer of a run. Your new fave starts here.
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B is for Batman Dark Patterns by @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social
my favorite comic of 2025. A true masterpiece of grime and detective work. Could make someone love Batman. The fact that Sherman did this AND Absolute Wonder Woman in the same year is unreal.
my favorite comic of 2025. A true masterpiece of grime and detective work. Could make someone love Batman. The fact that Sherman did this AND Absolute Wonder Woman in the same year is unreal.
February 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
B is for Batman Dark Patterns by @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social
my favorite comic of 2025. A true masterpiece of grime and detective work. Could make someone love Batman. The fact that Sherman did this AND Absolute Wonder Woman in the same year is unreal.
my favorite comic of 2025. A true masterpiece of grime and detective work. Could make someone love Batman. The fact that Sherman did this AND Absolute Wonder Woman in the same year is unreal.
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Here’s a custom hardcover of the 12 issues of @danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social wonderfully gritty Batman tale DARK PATTERNS! Cover art by @martinsimmonds.bsky.social Bound by Spinkandthackray.com in Leeds UK
February 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Here’s a custom hardcover of the 12 issues of @danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social wonderfully gritty Batman tale DARK PATTERNS! Cover art by @martinsimmonds.bsky.social Bound by Spinkandthackray.com in Leeds UK
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Une nouvelle affaire et une nouvelle réussite pour Batman Dark Patterns. Dan Watters et Hayden Sherman livrent un nouveau polar horrifique et oppressant délectable ! #comics #batman
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Batman Dark Patterns - Affaire #3 : Paréidolie (VF) - Comicstories
Batman Dark Patterns - Affaire #3Date de Sortie16 janvier 2026Scénario Dan WattersDessinHayden ShermanCouleursTriona FarrelEditeurUrban ComicsLa note de ComicStories Troisième affaire pour Batman dans...
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January 22, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Une nouvelle affaire et une nouvelle réussite pour Batman Dark Patterns. Dan Watters et Hayden Sherman livrent un nouveau polar horrifique et oppressant délectable ! #comics #batman
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Nightwing #134 by Dan Watters & V Ken Marion
God this arc might some of my favorite material from this entire run! How Zanni challenges Dick is so intriguing and greatly ties back to his relationship with Bludhaven. The art is dementedly zany & the ending is one of the best shock moments in a comic
God this arc might some of my favorite material from this entire run! How Zanni challenges Dick is so intriguing and greatly ties back to his relationship with Bludhaven. The art is dementedly zany & the ending is one of the best shock moments in a comic
January 23, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Nightwing #134 by Dan Watters & V Ken Marion
God this arc might some of my favorite material from this entire run! How Zanni challenges Dick is so intriguing and greatly ties back to his relationship with Bludhaven. The art is dementedly zany & the ending is one of the best shock moments in a comic
God this arc might some of my favorite material from this entire run! How Zanni challenges Dick is so intriguing and greatly ties back to his relationship with Bludhaven. The art is dementedly zany & the ending is one of the best shock moments in a comic
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NIGHTWING #134 (DC Comics) — Fanlight Zone
Into the belly of the dark beast does Dick Grayson go! The Cirque du Sin has growing its power in Bludhaven. Framing Nightwing for the murder of Olivia Pierce has taken the beloved hero and made hi...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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NIGHTWING (2016-) #134 Review
"A bold, ensemble-driven chapter" says Neil in his five-star review of Nightwing #134, available in comic book stores now from DC.
"A bold, ensemble-driven chapter" says Neil in his five-star review of Nightwing #134, available in comic book stores now from DC.
NIGHTWING (2016-) #134 Review
"A bold, ensemble-driven chapter" says Neil in his five-star review of Nightwing #134, available in comic book stores now from DC.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
NIGHTWING (2016-) #134 Review
"A bold, ensemble-driven chapter" says Neil in his five-star review of Nightwing #134, available in comic book stores now from DC.
"A bold, ensemble-driven chapter" says Neil in his five-star review of Nightwing #134, available in comic book stores now from DC.
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BEST COMICS 2025 Show
Here is a snippet where we talk about BATMAN DARK PATTERNS
@danpgwatters.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social
From @dcoffical.bsky.social
And make sure to watch the full video
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Here is a snippet where we talk about BATMAN DARK PATTERNS
@danpgwatters.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social
From @dcoffical.bsky.social
And make sure to watch the full video
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BATMAN DARK PATTERNS IS ONE OF THR BOOKS TO TOP OUR BEST COMICS 2025 #Batman #DCcomics
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January 18, 2026 at 1:43 PM
BEST COMICS 2025 Show
Here is a snippet where we talk about BATMAN DARK PATTERNS
@danpgwatters.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social
From @dcoffical.bsky.social
And make sure to watch the full video
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Here is a snippet where we talk about BATMAN DARK PATTERNS
@danpgwatters.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social
From @dcoffical.bsky.social
And make sure to watch the full video
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Well that's very nice to hear. Thanks everyone!
Nightwing Leads The Top Twenty-Five Anticipated Comics This Week, with Batman/Superman, X-Men and Amazing Spider-Man following close behind #nightwing
Nightwing Leads The Top Twenty-Five Anticipated Comics This Week, with Batman/Superman, X-Men and Amazing Spider-Man following close behind #nightwing
Nightwing leads the Top Twenty-Five Anticipated Comics This Week, with Batman/Superman, X-Men and Amazing Spider-Man following
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January 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Well that's very nice to hear. Thanks everyone!
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Dick finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly game in Nightwing #134 on shelves and digital platforms January 21, 2026, from @danpgwatters.bsky.social #VKenMaron @DCOfficial #AllIn #Batman #Nightwing
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Dick Finds Himself Caught In The Middle Of A Deadly Game in Nightwing #134 - Comic Watch
Dick finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly game in Nightwing #134 on shelves and digital platforms January 21, 2026, from @DanPGWatters #VKenMaron @DCOfficial #AllIn #Batman #Nightwing
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January 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Dick finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly game in Nightwing #134 on shelves and digital platforms January 21, 2026, from @danpgwatters.bsky.social #VKenMaron @DCOfficial #AllIn #Batman #Nightwing
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DC Preview: Nightwing #134 - NIGHTWING CAUGHT IN A DEADLY GAME!
@danpgwatters.bsky.social #nightwing #comicsky
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NIGHTWING CAUGHT IN A DEADLY GAME!
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January 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM
DC Preview: Nightwing #134 - NIGHTWING CAUGHT IN A DEADLY GAME!
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Of all the new(er) Comics I've read recently, tonight's reading of IDW's TMNT: SHREDDER has been most entertaining! I'm just on issue 3 right now, but let me just say, Business Attire Shredder is one hell of a great look for Oroku Saki!
Art by Dike Ruan, and Michele Bandini
Words by Dan Watters
Art by Dike Ruan, and Michele Bandini
Words by Dan Watters
January 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Of all the new(er) Comics I've read recently, tonight's reading of IDW's TMNT: SHREDDER has been most entertaining! I'm just on issue 3 right now, but let me just say, Business Attire Shredder is one hell of a great look for Oroku Saki!
Art by Dike Ruan, and Michele Bandini
Words by Dan Watters
Art by Dike Ruan, and Michele Bandini
Words by Dan Watters
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’ #4 reveals layers beneath the villain
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com #TMNT #comicsky #NCBD
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@danpgwatters.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com #TMNT #comicsky #NCBD
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’ #4 reveals layers beneath the villain
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm rooting for Shredder to win.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’ #4 reveals layers beneath the villain
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com #TMNT #comicsky #NCBD
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Turtle Tuesday! It's an Ascent to the Secret Foot Outpost in @idwpublishing.com's TMNT: Shredder #4 by @danpgwatters.bsky.social, Michele Bandini, Scott Hanna, Marco Lesko & Darran Robinson #NCBD #TMNT #Shredder #IDWPublishing
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It’s an Ascent to the Secret Foot Outpost in TMNT: Shredder #4
The Shredder's quest takes him deep into the mountains of Japan, where he visits the temple of the Foot Mystics...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Turtle Tuesday! It's an Ascent to the Secret Foot Outpost in @idwpublishing.com's TMNT: Shredder #4 by @danpgwatters.bsky.social, Michele Bandini, Scott Hanna, Marco Lesko & Darran Robinson #NCBD #TMNT #Shredder #IDWPublishing
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Désormais bien installé chez DC Comics où il travaille notamment sur Batman et Nightwing, Dan Watters nous régale également en creator-owned ! Le scénariste revient en profondeur sur ses récentes créations ! @danpgwatters.bsky.social @nerhu.bsky.social
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Dan Watters : "Méfiez-vous de l’art qui vous dit comment vivre !" - Comicstories
Désormais bien installé chez DC Comics où il travaille notamment sur Batman Dark Patterns et Nightwing, Dan Watters nous régale également en creator-owned ! Le scénariste revient en profondeur sur ses...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Désormais bien installé chez DC Comics où il travaille notamment sur Batman et Nightwing, Dan Watters nous régale également en creator-owned ! Le scénariste revient en profondeur sur ses récentes créations ! @danpgwatters.bsky.social @nerhu.bsky.social
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Check out this week's top picks, ft. comics by @ssnyder1835.bsky.social @jedmackay.bsky.social @pepelarraz.bsky.social @danpgwatters.bsky.social and more!
The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?
Absolute Batman learns the truth about Ark M as X-Men returns to the present in our Staff Picks
The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?
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January 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Check out this week's top picks, ft. comics by @ssnyder1835.bsky.social @jedmackay.bsky.social @pepelarraz.bsky.social @danpgwatters.bsky.social and more!
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Hello! A reminder that this is out NEXT MONTH! Get your orders in because you won't want to miss it. I promise!!
PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY is out in February. A VERTIGO book by @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and yours truly.
January 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hello! A reminder that this is out NEXT MONTH! Get your orders in because you won't want to miss it. I promise!!