DETECTIVE COMICS #27 Celebrating BATMAN

Detective Comics #27 by Greg Capullo courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #27 by Greg Capullo courtesy DC Comics

Long live the Dark Knight.

 

An all-star team of writers and artists created stories celebrating the past, present and future of Bruce Wayne and the Batman universe. Batman arrived in the original Detective Comics #27 in 1939.

 

This week in DC Comics The New 52 – Detective Comics #27 arrived as a celebration of the Dark Knight’s 75th Anniversary that’s a dark love letter to Batfans of all generations.

 

With so many stories, covers and portraits…how do you pick a favorite?

 

Reliving a fateful night at the infamous A.C.E. Chemicals by Brad Meltzer and Bryan Hitch.

A 1970’s flashback fueled mind trip by Gregg Hurwitz and the legendary Neal Adams.

A bittersweet vision of the Batman family’s future by Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram.

A dramatic rescue by the caped crusader that shows why Batman still inspires fanboy dreams by Francescso Francavilla

A gift from the Phantom Stranger showing what might have been to Bruce Wayne by Mike Barr and Guillem March.

A new twist on a mirror, mirror Gotham City by John Layman and Jason Fabok. The first part of this duo’s final arc on the series.

A look at the Batman’s future legacy by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy.

 

Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #27 courtesy DC Comics

Detective Comics #27 is a gorgeous tribute to the Bob Kane’s immortal hero and the devoted fans. You get a sense every story and pin-up is lovingly written and drawn by some of the best in the business…who are still devoted Batfans at heart.

 

Batman’s 75th Anniversary is celebrated in spectacular and appropriate style honoring the past, generating excitement and wonder about the future and displaying the impact of the world’s greatest super hero.

 

By Editor