The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.42 - A Scary Spook Pays Maxie a Visit! Harlan Ellison

The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.42 - A Scary Spook Pays Maxie a Visit! Harlan EllisonNOTE: These pages measure 16. 5" x 21", slightly larger than twice up size! This striking original page perfectly captures the grit of the 1939 underworld as the "Bat Man" confronts the arrogant Maxie. Mike Perkins delivers a masterclass in noir storytelling, contrasting Maxies boisterous, dismissive bravado against the silent, looming shadow of Gothams vigilante. The tension is palpable as Maxie taunts his intruder, unaware that hes facing a force

When the two heroes talk below

We then segue to Lois and Bibbo at the Metropolos Zoo

when suddenly his attention is diverted by Robin

I really love the way Perkins puts us

they are "alerted" to something they can't quite explain

500 on behalf of Mike Perkins back in 2010 when it had just been released

Featuring a double half-splash layout

Either way

Jusko's contribution to the Savage Sword mythology made such an impact with fans that most people today tend to think he painted close to 75 or 100 covers

before ultimately breaking out into creator owned properties

with Perkins' signature use of heavy contrast and light pools perfectly setting the "noir" stage

This page packs a punch even Superman would be envious of