Perkins, Mike - The Bat-Man: First Knight #1 p.31 - Detective Work!

Behold a quintessential showcase of Mike Perkins’ meticulous artistry in this original page from The Bat-Man: First Knight #1. In a rare, story-driven focus on the “Dark Knight Detective” side of the character, Bruce Wayne meticulously examines a knife-like weapon recovered from his battle with the Monster Men. Perkins spares no detail in depicting Wayne’s private lab, an industrial tableau of dusty metal surfaces and shadowy depth. Each panel brims with cinematic realism: from the pinpoint illumination of the flashlight to the delicate swirl of the fingerprint brush, culminating in the stunning close-ups of Bruce scrutinizing the print through a magnifying glass and then lifting it. The sense of detective intrigue is palpable, making this page a true rarity among Bat-Man tales, as it highlights the very sleuthing that earned him the moniker “Dark Knight Detective.” For collectors seeking career-defining Perkins artwork and a glimpse of genuine detective work seldom seen in Bat-stories, this page is an absolute must-have!