The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.01 - Splash! - $3,250

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

Mike Perkins opens the final issue with a haunting, tightly-framed splash that immediately sets a visceral tone for this 1939-set noir. The image is dominated by a gruelling close-up of the Bat-Man, where the illustrative realism of his grit and determination is on full display. Perkins uses a heavy, tactile approach to the facial rendering, emphasizing the strain in the jaw and the intensity of the gaze, which helps ground the character in a world that feels dangerous and physically demanding.

The atmospheric depth here is outstanding, as the character emerges from a murky fog that suggests the toxic and decaying environment of Gotham City. By keeping the background indistinct and focusing entirely on the character's proximity, Perkins creates an immediate sense of intimacy and confrontation. This perspective is uniquely immersive, as the foreground placement of Superman's fist grabbing the Bat-Man puts the reader directly into the scene, viewing the encounter through the eyes of the Man of Steel himself! This splash serves as a powerful reintroduction to the protagonist, framing him through the dialogue as the legendary figure the newspapers have begun to call the Human Bat.

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.