The year is 1940. Most of the Western world is embroiled in a war againsta fascist regime whose march across Europe shows no sign of defeat. Withthe specter of global war looming, it’s a time of fear and paranoia for those living in Gotham. It’s only been a few months since the city was rescued from undead monsters by the masked vigilante known as The Bat-Man,but a vicious killer has been on a murder spree that’s taking the city to its breaking point. Bodies are turning up in theatrically gruesome ways…all staged with the killer’s calling card: a hangman’s noose. While The Bat-Man endeavors to solve the spate of murders, a young r more
Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins and Mike Spicer return in The Bat-Man: Second Knight, but delivers a story that is both a love letter to DC's Golden Age and blends the best tropes of both horror and film noir. Read Full Review
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1 is gritty, dark, menacing, and perfect. The creative team really outdid themselves here. I can't wait to see what's next! Read Full Review
Mike Perkins' art is brilliant, noir-inspired, and detailed as always, and there's a surprise guest-star in this issue that hints for the first time at a much larger DCU hiding right outside Gotham. Jurgens is a writer I've been following for over thirty years, and he's delivering work just as strong as it was in 1992. Read Full Review
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1 is a strong start to a new chapter for the Caped Crusader. It shows a Dark Knight who is still finding his way in a world on the brink of war. Read Full Review
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1 is off to a very promising start. It builds on what made First Knight interestingperiod atmosphere, moral complexity, art with textureand raises the stakes via a Gothic crime horror aesthetic. If I were recommending whether to pick this up day one, Id say yes: the issue delivers enough intrigue, art quality, and atmosphere to justify the price. How it holds up will depend on how the series handles its central mystery and whether it can keep the tension high without leaning too heavily into spectacle for its own sake. But for fans of noir Batman stories, horror-tinged mysteries, or historical settings in comics, this issue is likely to be satisfying. Read Full Review
Listen. I may have my gripes with the dialogue. Other than those few lines, though? I really loved this. The art is phenomenal, and I'm very intrigued to see where the introductions of Lois Lane and the Scarecrow go. There are also a few hints towards a certain acrobatic family, which perhaps will lead to something. At the end of the day, I'm excited for the rest of the series and hope it can keep a consistent level of quality. Read Full Review
Following in the footsteps of Roy Thomas, it's a re-imagining of the Golden Age Bat-Man through a modern lens, and it's remarkably well-written and contains interesting art. This one is well worth your time. Read Full Review
The return of The Bat-Man immediately proves why this series needed a second run. It's dark, gritty and features all the best elements of horror and film noir. The new killers on the streets of Gotham certainly set up a compelling story moving in to Book Two. Read Full Review
I LOVED the First Knight and so happy Jurgens is back for more. Batman in a noir story is like peanut butter and jelly. This is a fantastic start and awesome to have Lois added in the mix to elevate a top notch series.
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