The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.09 - ‘Tis the Season - $600

NOTE: These pages measure 16.5" x 21", slightly larger than twice-up size!

A shift in tone brings us to a snowy, winter-bound Gotham, where the holiday season offers a stark contrast to the city's underlying tension. The top tier is a beautiful example of Perkins’ environmental storytelling, using crisp brushwork to define the festive lights and city streets. By framing the scene through the busy activity of citizens and period accurate vehicles, he creates a lived-in, historical atmosphere that feels both charming and slightly melancholic.

The narrative shifts into the quiet, interior spaces of the GCPD, where the illustrative realism of the characters takes center stage. A towering Christmas tree serves as a focal point, its intricate branches rendered through a delicate play of light and shadow that captures the spirit of the era without the need for heavy inks. This builds to a phenomenal close-up of Commissioner Gordon, whose weary expression is sculpted through bold, dramatic shadows. The fine detail on his glasses and the subtle tonal shifts in his features provide a grounded, human heart to the page, highlighting the personal weight he carries even amidst the season's festivities.

Attention Collectors: This art will ship to you directly from the artist in the UK, but please be patient as his priority is still to meet his professional deadlines.