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How eloquently put! An epic cover of The Dark Knight juxtaposed against the dark city of Gotham! The in depth city/skyline background at night and the subsoquent lighting from it, the heavy rain, and the swinging/kicking Batman figure...chef's kiss! Another banger Batman piece from Mike finding it's home in your collection, congrats Jason!
Beautiful cover! Congrats!
A totally awesome addition! No doubt Ruben was sad to see this one go.
Very awesome, congrats Jason! The immensity of Gotham looms over over the Bat, as he busily swings upstream into the driving wind and rain. Just another day.
So to you, Gotham is his most consitent enemy?
Based on this great cover,I'd say it's the rain.
But the Bat doesn't fear anythang, not even da rain.
Imagine living in one of these buildings. You hear the hard rain pelting your window. The rumble of thunder above. You pull aside the curtain to take a peek just as a dark shadow swings by. And suddenly, a flash of lightning briefly illuminates something you're not even sure you saw. In another flash, it's gone. Leaving only a cold, dark, stormy, night.
I must have missed the other Flash but he is very fast. Man, I have got to start taking things seriously.
Gotham grail!
Stunning cover! Mike Perkins magic!
This is a powerful and moody image that captures everything I love about Batman: Mystery, strength, and fear of the unknown. Batman soars through the rain above Gotham City, his cape stretched wide like a white flame cutting through the darkness, as the city glows with hundreds of tiny lights behind him, each one suggesting life, chaos, and danger all at once.
I think the most striking part of this piece is the way Perkins plays with light and shadow, unsurprisingly, as that is one of his greatest strengths as an ilustrator. The heavy blacks make Gotham feel dense and alive, while the bright white of Batman’s cape draws your eye instantly to him. Batman’s angled pose and flowing cape add a strong sense of motion, as if he’s swooping in to face whatever the city throws at him next. The driving rain gives the piece texture and rhythm. It feels alive, as though we can almost hear the storm.
Perkins’ art blends the dark, gritty tone of classic noir with a cinematic sense of action. Every line and shadow helps tell Batman’s story: A hero always surrounded by darkness but never quite letting it swallow him him up entirely. A perfect snapshot, I think, of what makes Batman as a character, so timeless.
I gave the condensed version in my comment. Hope you enjoy it.
Awesome pice and a fitting description!
From the thumbnail I dismissed this as a drawing of Batman against a photo backdrop. I'm glad I took a closer look as the rendering of the city behind Batman is, for me, the real draw of the piece. A compelling setting for the Batman figure in the lower third, rendered with such intricacy that I hope Mr. Perkins's eyes are okay! The Dutch angle also helps to create more dynamism in the piece. A great addition for Batober!
Wonderful cover. Congrats.
I literally can't say it better than Ruben above. Congrats on a wonderful piece!!
That background!
No Gotham, no cry
No Gotham, no cry
No Gotham, no cry
No Gotham, no fly
Say, say, say I remember Perkins' variant
In the comicbook art inks drenched now
Over, observing the citizens, as Wayne would
Mingle with the good people in streets, yeah
Alfreds we have had, oh good friends we've lost along the way, yeah
In this Knight cover you can't forget your Bats
So dry your tears I say, yeah
No Gotham, no cry
No Gotham, no cry, eh, yeah
Little raining don't slash through fears
No Gotham, no crime
That there's some wall power.
The best contemporary Gotham image I ever seen! Stupendous!
Got it. Batmans greatest enemy is rain. Perhaps I should read that description again...
Dark Knight: Dark City.
Incredibly detailed art abs design work, it's fun to look at all the city details. Cheers!
Very nice, moody cover!
Ode to Gotham
When the lights go down in the city
And the moon shines on the Bat
Ooh, I wanna be there, in the city
Oh, whoa, oh
Oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh
So you think you're lonely
Well, Robin, I'm lonely, too
I wanna get back to the city with the Bat
Oh, oh, oh, whoa, oh
Super cover! Perkins has such an original and evocative style. Love the dynamic pose, textures, realism, low placement of the figure, and all that ink on the page. Such an interestong choice with the light cape on a dark background
That's great.
Very very Bat-cool....congrats
Nightscape buildings that look this good are a guaranteed way to tug at my heartstrings. Just ridiculous. Bravo, good man, bravo!
Gritty and dynamic! Love it!
Perkins delivered something truly amazing here.
Great cover.
Execution, execution, EXECUTION! Perkins is a machine. Congrats on a stunning cover. I can imagine this on the wall demanding a moment of contemplation everytime one passes it. Gotham is a dark, dark mistress.
Amazing!!!
What a visual feast - love all that background detail - so well done. Major congrats!
Dear Lord ! This is absolutely insane inking and juxtaposition of light & shade
The cityscape and rain effects are brilliant, but as you say it's the gash of white that draws the eye. Is it a burst of light in the darkness, or a tear in the cityscape, a sign that the peace has been broken and the city can't be put back as it was? Visually very effective, making this a great cover.
Man, Perkins doin' what he do! Way to set a scene, and Bats being as small as he is to highlight the environment is a perfect choice. And yeah, Perkins spent a little time I'm sure on said environment :) Really effective stuff. Congrats!