Batman: The Dark Knight – DC Comics – (2011–2014) – Volume 2 – #1–29

Batman: The Dark Knight – DC Comics – (2011–2014) – Volume 2 – #1–29

📘 Series Summary

Launching as a cornerstone of The New 52, Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2) offers a visceral, horror-tinged exploration of Gotham City’s most deranged criminals. Initially spearheaded by the superstar artistic vision of David Finch, the series leans into a darker, more kinetic style of storytelling compared to the main title. It famously features the introduction of White Rabbit and a high-stakes breakout at Arkham Asylum that pushes Batman to his absolute physical and mental limits.

The series reached a narrative peak during the acclaimed run by writer Gregg Hurwitz and artist Ethan Van Sciver. Their collaboration delivered definitive, nightmare-fueled takes on the Scarecrow in "Cycle of Violence" and the Mad Hatter in "Mad." By stripping these villains down to their most terrifying psychological roots, the series solidified its reputation as the "darkest" Bat-book on the stands, focusing on the grit, grime, and trauma lurking in the corners of the DC Universe.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • Boasts the incredible, highly-detailed artwork of David Finch and Ethan Van Sciver, giving Gotham a uniquely gritty atmosphere.
  • Features "Cycle of Violence" (#10–15), a harrowing Scarecrow arc that is widely considered one of the best Jonathan Crane stories ever told.
  • Includes the villain-centric .1 through .4 issues (Ventriloquist, Mr. Freeze, Clayface, Joker's Daughter) part of the Forever Evil event.
  • Ties directly into major New 52 crossovers like Night of the Owls.
  • Presents a modern reimagining of the Mad Hatter, exploring the character’s obsessive and tragic backstory in "Mad" (#16–21).
  • A complete run that offers a more visceral, "street-level" detective experience for fans of the Dark Knight's horror elements.

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