Defender of Gotham City

Mysterious and ever-vigilant, the Dark Knight looms in a larger-than-life
collection of celebrated DC artwork. For this piece, DC unlocked their archives, sharing a spectacular collection of comic book cover art by many of its celebrated artists, including Bob Kane, Neal Adams, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, and Greg Capullo – each adding their own take on our favorite Caped Crusader.

A CLOSER LOOK

From his signature cape, cowl, and gloves, to the dark Gotham City backdrops, each image provides a different aspect of Batman’s iconic presence and popularity. Can you identify which illustration was the very first time Batman appeared in a comic book?