I'd be more than happy to discuss this at length with you somewhere else, so as to not hijack this post any further, and distract from the headsup writing faith_of_borg did.

I'm not denying Devin's contributions to canon, or her ability as a writer. Let me restate, I just don't like some of her choices...that's not a statement on her talent or ability as a writer. I just don't happen to think her specific style and intent is particularly suited to this character.

As far as writers who have dictated and set the canon of this particular character, I'm more inclined to opt for Chuck Dixon and/or Marv Wolfman, who have contributed more to Nightwing, and his supporting cast, than anyone I can think of.