WARNING: The following contains spoilers from Nightwing #77 by Dan Jurgens, Ronan Cliquet, and Nick Filardi, on sale now.
Back in Batman #101 by James Tynion IV, Guillem March, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles, the Dark Knight finally let go of his ancestral home, Wayne Manor, and moved deeper into Gotham City to be closer to the criminals he has to face. Now, readers finally get to take a peek inside his new pad in Nightwing #77.
In the issue, after Batman repeatedly attempts to convince Nightwing to come over, Dick Grayson finally gives in after helping a group of homeless people find a new place to live. In extreme Christmas fashion, this reminds Dick about the importance of family, and he goes over to Bruce's new place to meet him, as well as a few other fellow crimefighters. This doesn't only give him time to reconnect with his former partners, but also gives the readers a glance into Batman's new abode. It's hard to tell much about it aside from the fact it looks like a classic brownstone you'd find anywhere else but the interior, however, is a slightly different matter.
As previously mentioned in Batman #101, Bruce already owned this property, and while very little has been shown, it looks like he is still attempting to keep a level of grandeur about the place. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a roaring fireplace, and an elegant coffee table supported by miniature Greek-style pillars resting upon a large red and gold rug show that even with his depleted funds, he is living more than comfortably. He also seems to be caught up in the Holiday spirit, with a large Christmas tree adorned with decorations propped up in the corner, stockings hung up next to the fire and a wreath of Holly placed upon the mantelpiece. Someone is also seen drinking out of a mug with a Batman logo on it, so it's nice to see Bruce uses his own merchandise.
Maybe most importantly, though, are the people he's with. Almost all the Robins are there, even Damian, who he's been having issues with in both Detective Comics and Teen Titans. Jason is noticeably absent, but in his defense, he does have his own place in Gotham now. Barbara Gordon, former Batgirl/current Oracle is also there, showing how Bruce doesn't just see her as another soldier in her crusade, but also as part of the family. And, of course, Ace the Bathound is with them, who is arguably the most vital member of the entire family.
Of course, the most noticeable absence is Alfred Pennyworth, who died at the hands of Bane way back in Batman #77 by Tom King, Mikel Janín, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles. In a touching tribute to him, however, Bruce has a framed picture of his former butler hanging on the wall, looking far happier and not stressed. As the group raises a toast to him and the Holidays, he seems to be looking out, smiling down on them with pride.
While not a mansion by any stretch, Bruce's more than comfortable new home will now be his base of operations within the city, not only bringing him closer to the criminals of Gotham, but also to the rest of his extended Bat-Family that he holds so dearly in his heart.