Creative Team – Dan Jurgens(writer). Mike Perkins(artist/cover artist). Mike Spicer(colors). Simon Bowland(letterer).
Published by DC Comics
The Story
Set in 1939, we see the city of Gotham in the middle of war and the impact it has on the community as a whole. The unemployment rate it rising, crime is at an all time high, and morale is at the lowest is has ever been.
While the city is struggling through this depression, they have more pressing things on their minds. There has been a slew of murder cases all throughout Gotham, with no chance of solving them in sight.
James Gordon, Gotham police commissioner, is more frustrated than anyone about the ongoing murder crisis. Gordon works his hardest at trying to do right by the community and puts his all into solving the murders, but turns up empty with answers.
The only person who has a ghost of a chance to solve these cases seems to be a ghost himself, The Bat-Man. With no way to contact the Bat-Man, the police force can only hope that he takes a special interest in the latest of the brutal killings of an innocent civilian.
Dan Jurgens, the writer of The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1, takes us back to the time of the Great Depression in the city of Gotham. From the dialogue to the overall energy, Jurgens pulls out all of the stops to make this comic as authentic to the time as he possibly can, and he nails it.
I found myself lost in the pages, completely engulfed in the story of The Bat-Man in 1939’s Gotham City. With mystery surrounding the characters, and even a few surprises within the story, Jurgens knocked this one out of the park.
The Art
With a great story, you have to have artwork that matches the quality, and that’s exactly what we have here. Mike Perkins, the artist of the comic, makes you feel all of the old school comic vibes with how he drew the comic. Aligning his artwork with the storyline, it’s hard not to feel nostalgic when flipping from page to page. Along with Perkins, Mike Spicer handles the colors of The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1. With his work with juxtaposing colors, there’s a gorgeous contrasting effect throughout the comic that makes each page pop.
Simon Bowland, the letterer of the comic, gives an excellent from in the story and dialogue, and is able to make you read the words in the same tone that was heavy in the 1930s. Together, the artists truly brought this fantastic storyline to life and didn’t miss a beat.
Final Thoughts
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!
Overall Grade – 10/10
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