Summary
Batmanhas many popular sayings, but one of his best has been delivered on a cover, based on the solicitation forBatman: Dark Age #6.With a new artistic take on his classic look, the batsuit appears all-black. This visual brings to mind the Dark Knight’s promise of who he is.
In the beloved cartoon,Batman: The Animated Series (1992), one of the titular hero’s quotes has grown to be a trademark. In a Scarecrow-induced hallucination, the Dark Knight says, “I am vengeance I am the night. I am Batman!“This hallmark moment has become one of his best-known lines.
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Bill Sienkiewicz, Ian Betram
Gotham appears to be saved, but for how long? A face from Gotham’s past emerges from the ashes and the Anti-Monitor threatens to destroy everything. Bruce Wayne looks back across the years and wonders if it was all for nothing.
His latest suit iteration delivers a costume that would truly make him blend almost completely into a Gotham night. The all-black batsuit is unique in its silhouette, while having a vintage feel.
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Gotham’s Dark Knight Has Entered A Historic New Era
“I am vengeance. I am the night. I am Batman!”
Following the success of theseriesSuperman: Space Age, which earned Eisner-nominations, the creative team has been working onBatman: Dark Age.Space Ageintroduced an alternate version of Batman, as the title dealt a lot with the Justice League and Superman’s role within it.Dark Ageis similarly using a new lens for the titular hero, connecting him to a more rooted American history than other Dark Knight related series have done. Now, one of the newest covers has also delivered a twist to his suit.
It’s not unusual forBatman to be seen in black. Several of his film have been all-black. However, the cowl mirrors bat ears more closely than before. This look flips the Caped Crusader’s gray and black look by making his logo a gray color that lays atop a black background. This is a big shift from his black logo on gray or the brighter yellow emblem on a black backdrop. The subdued aspect of theBatman: Dark Age #6cover suit increases the hero’s ability to blend in significantly, which is fitting considering the other changes and new perspectives that have been added to the character’s latest origin.
Batman’s Promise Delivers Just In Time for His Latest DC Adventure
Batman’s origin has been told numerous times over the vigilante’s eighty-five-year history. His appearance inBatman: The Animated Seriesbecame one of the highest points in his character development and career. Now, his promise that he “is the night” has avisual embodiment inBatman: Dark Age#6’sinterpretation of the Dark Knight. With the threat of the Anti-Monitor ahead, Gotham’s protector, and seemingly the Justice League, will have their hands full. Classic foes like Ra’s Al Ghul and Carmine Falcone have resurged in this series, but the next threat is even more dangerous, making it a perfect time for Batman to truly become the night with his latest batsuit.
Batman: Dark Age #6will be released on September 25 from DC Comics.
