And yeah, this is the Batman we all know and love, and have for 70 years. Finch also addressed the nature of new, globally themed stories permeating most of the Batman line with Bruce Wayne, and how his title will stand out and largely apart from that trend: 'Batman, in my book, is entirely in Gotham City. And then there's something in particular that keeps him interested as we kick off the series'. It's very difficult for Bruce to just completely walk away from a fight he's been fighting his whole life. As much as Dick has proven himself, Bruce Wayne is still Bruce Wayne. Finch states: 'Even though Dick is here, it's not easy for Bruce to completely walk away. Style and tone Īlthough the majority of his resources and time go into his new global project, Batman, Inc., Finch describes his series as Bruce being unable to completely separate himself from his hometown and battleground for so many years.

In the writer David Finch's words, the stories are about relationships and connections he has in Gotham City that he can't walk away from. One of two new ongoing titles to feature Bruce Wayne after the ' Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne' storyline, The Dark Knight depicts Bruce Wayne's life in Gotham City following his new global commitment to the newly established Batman Incorporated.

2): 32 (#0-29 and #23.1-23.4) and 1 Annualīatman: The Dark Knight is an American comic book ongoing series and Limited series, and featuring Batman.