DC Relaunch: Batman: the Dark Knight

Batman has had multiple titles for a long time, whether you're referring to the original solo feature, to the various additional series throughout the years. When Bruce Wayne made his way back to Gotham, two new books were the ones that put him in the driver's seat. One was the Grant Morrison written Batman Inc. The other was David Finch's self-written and drawn Batman: The Dark Knight.

Batman: The Dark Knight was originally the Batman that could not get away. While he ran the globe with Catwoman and checked in on long time Batmen of the world Mr. Unknown and El Gaucho in Batman Inc, Batman: the Dark Knight was the Bruce Wayne that could not get away from Gotham. That couldn't help but find himself drawn back in the darkness of the city. David Finch's artwork and storytelling is dark and detailed. There's a certain grainy and grittiness that cannot escape the work he does, whether it be interiors or covers. The Penguin played a large role in Finch's stories thus far, and alot has changed with him over the years. These days, the Penguin runs the Iceberg Club. A legal front for his illegal dealings, he has found his hands in many more pots these days that Batman would prefer. However, Penguin's connection to this world and his weakness in telling Batman exactly what is going on (or at least, to the best of his knowledge) allows Batman a certain in to the crimeworld.

David Finch has worked extensively for Marvel, providing art for Avengers during the Avengers: Disassembled storyline with Brian Michael Bendis, and also following that in New Avengers with Bendis as well. He's also worked with novelist Charlie Huston in relaunching Moon Knight to new audiences back in 2005. He also did the art for Jeph Loeb's Ultimatum event in Marvel's Ultimate Universe. Finch will be assisted by Jay Fabok, as you might imagine, writing and drawing is a tough job! Fabok has being doing some work over at Aspen.

If you're looking for some of David Finch's Batman work now, get thee to a comic book shop! Batman: The Return and the first two issues of Batman: The Dark Knight may still be there!

Tomorrow we getting to the anciliary Batman titles, beginning with the brand new Birds of Prey!