Batman: White Knight: Absolute Edition

Illustrated by Sean Murphy
Hardcover
$100.00 US
On sale May 05, 2026 | 496 Pages | 9781799507987

In a Gotham turned upside down, the Joker becomes its last hope, and Batman its greatest threat.

Writer/artist Sean Murphy’s groundbreaking reinvention of the Batman mythos arrives in an oversize, deluxe format. In this bold and thought-provoking tale, the Joker, now cured of his madness and calling himself Jack Napier, sets out to expose Gotham’s deepest corruption and hold Batman accountable for his unchecked war on crime. As Napier rises to political power and the city begins to embrace his vision of reform, old wounds reopen and new secrets surface, challenging the very natures of heroism, justice, and redemption. Collecting the complete eight-issue miniseries, this definitive edition is a must-have for fans of mature, character-driven storytelling that redefines the line between savior and sinner.

Collects Batman: White Knight #1-8 into a two-volume set showcasing both color and black & white versions of the story.
After breaking into the industry at a young age, Sean Murphy made a name for himself in the world of indie comics before joining up with DC. In his tenure, he has worked on such titles as Batman/Scarecrow: Year One, Teen Titans, Hellblazer, Joe the Barbarian, and the miniseries American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest. Sean also wrote and illustrated the original graphic novel Off Road, as well as his recent popular miniseries, Punk Rock Jesus. Currently, he can be seen working as the artist on the critically acclaimed Vertigo miniseries The Wake with Scott Snyder. View titles by Sean Murphy

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In a Gotham turned upside down, the Joker becomes its last hope, and Batman its greatest threat.

Writer/artist Sean Murphy’s groundbreaking reinvention of the Batman mythos arrives in an oversize, deluxe format. In this bold and thought-provoking tale, the Joker, now cured of his madness and calling himself Jack Napier, sets out to expose Gotham’s deepest corruption and hold Batman accountable for his unchecked war on crime. As Napier rises to political power and the city begins to embrace his vision of reform, old wounds reopen and new secrets surface, challenging the very natures of heroism, justice, and redemption. Collecting the complete eight-issue miniseries, this definitive edition is a must-have for fans of mature, character-driven storytelling that redefines the line between savior and sinner.

Collects Batman: White Knight #1-8 into a two-volume set showcasing both color and black & white versions of the story.

Author

After breaking into the industry at a young age, Sean Murphy made a name for himself in the world of indie comics before joining up with DC. In his tenure, he has worked on such titles as Batman/Scarecrow: Year One, Teen Titans, Hellblazer, Joe the Barbarian, and the miniseries American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest. Sean also wrote and illustrated the original graphic novel Off Road, as well as his recent popular miniseries, Punk Rock Jesus. Currently, he can be seen working as the artist on the critically acclaimed Vertigo miniseries The Wake with Scott Snyder. View titles by Sean Murphy

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