The Bat-Man: Second Knight

Illustrated by Mike Perkins
Hardcover
$24.99 US
On sale May 05, 2026 | 168 Pages | 9781799505662

A Dark Knight Rises Against Fascism—Bat-Man Battles Shadows in 1939 Gotham

Set in 1939, The Bat-Man: Second Knight continues Bruce Wayne’s noir journey following First Knight. After surviving a suspicious car crash with his fiancée, Bat-Man uncovers a conspiracy involving the Brotherhood—a cult led by the enigmatic Monk and aided by a young Jonathan Crane. As Gotham’s elite fall under the sway of fear and isolationist ideologies, Bat-Man discovers the Monk’s true identity. With paranoia gripping the city, Bat-Man joins forces with Golden Age Superman to stop the Brotherhood’s plan before it spreads beyond Gotham and threatens the nation’s future.
Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer known for his work on the "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman Vol. 2 and Action Comics. 

Mike Perkins is a British comic book artist known for his work on The Swamp Thing, Captain America, and Stephen King's The Stand. His art is celebrated for its moody realism and intricate detail.

Mike Perkins is a British comic book artist known for his work on The Swamp Thing, Captain America, and Stephen King's The Stand. His art is celebrated for its moody realism and intricate detail.

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A Dark Knight Rises Against Fascism—Bat-Man Battles Shadows in 1939 Gotham

Set in 1939, The Bat-Man: Second Knight continues Bruce Wayne’s noir journey following First Knight. After surviving a suspicious car crash with his fiancée, Bat-Man uncovers a conspiracy involving the Brotherhood—a cult led by the enigmatic Monk and aided by a young Jonathan Crane. As Gotham’s elite fall under the sway of fear and isolationist ideologies, Bat-Man discovers the Monk’s true identity. With paranoia gripping the city, Bat-Man joins forces with Golden Age Superman to stop the Brotherhood’s plan before it spreads beyond Gotham and threatens the nation’s future.

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Dan Jurgens is an American comic book writer known for his work on the "The Death of Superman" and for creating characters such as Doomsday, Hank Henshaw, and Booster Gold. Jurgens had a lengthy run on the Superman comic books including The Adventures of Superman, Superman Vol. 2 and Action Comics. 

Mike Perkins is a British comic book artist known for his work on The Swamp Thing, Captain America, and Stephen King's The Stand. His art is celebrated for its moody realism and intricate detail.

Mike Perkins is a British comic book artist known for his work on The Swamp Thing, Captain America, and Stephen King's The Stand. His art is celebrated for its moody realism and intricate detail.

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