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Batman: The Dark Knight #1
The Dark Knight struggles against a deadly – yet strangely familiar – foe in this phenomenal debut issue from superstar writer/artist David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, ACTION COMICS)! As a mysterious figure slinks through the halls of Arkham Asylum, Batman must fight his way through a gauntlet of psychos, and Bruce Wayne faces the unexpected legal ramifications of Batman Incorporated!
Characters: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Fright, Great White Shark, Jack Forbes, Key, Mortician, Mr. Freeze, Pandora, Rag Doll, Reaper, Two-Face, White Rabbit (Hudson), Zebra-Man
Creative roster
Alex Sinclair (Colorist)
David Finch (Cover, Penciller, Plot)
Mike Marts (Editor)
Paul Jenkins (Plot, Script)
Richard Friend (Cover, Inker)
Rickey Purdin (Assistant Editor)
Sal Cipriano (Letterer)
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