Batman / Grendel – DC / Comico – (1993) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–2

Batman / Grendel – DC / Comico – (1993) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–2

📘 Series Summary

The relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective meets the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose in Batman / Grendel. This historic 2-issue Limited Series pits Batman against the first incarnation of Matt Wagner’s iconic creation. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose engage in high-society power games as Gotham’s most eligible bachelors, their masked alter-egos engage in a brutal war of shadows. Hunter Rose is determined to prove his superiority over Batman, leading to a vicious campaign of duplicity and murder that tests the Dark Knight’s skills to their absolute limits.

Written and illustrated entirely by Matt Wagner, the series is a masterpiece of 1990s noir. Published in the high-quality Prestige Format, it features Wagner’s signature storytelling and stunning painted covers. The story is a cold, calculated look at two master tacticians, culminating in a chilling confrontation after Grendel kidnaps an innocent child to use as a pawn. Co-published by DC Comics and Comico, this crossover remains one of the most respected inter-company collaborations for its seamless blend of the two characters' dark worlds.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • The first historic meeting between Batman and Matt Wagner's Hunter Rose.
  • Entirely written and illustrated by Matt Wagner, providing a singular and cohesive creative vision.
  • Published in the premium Prestige Format, featuring high-quality paper and square-bound spines with no advertisements.
  • Features incredible painted covers by Wagner that have become iconic imagery for both franchises.
  • Explores the psychological parallels between Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose as wealthy socialites with secret, violent lives.
  • A self-contained 2-part limited series that successfully bridged the gap between mainstream DC and independent comics.

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