Legends of the Dark Knight

José Luis García-López captures Batman in his most iconic rendition.

Since the 1970s, José Luis García-López's rendition of Batman has been one of the most iconic and recognizable in comics. This new hardcover collects covers and stories from Batman #272, #311, #313-314, #318, #321, #336-337, #353 (1940s series), Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1 (2006), Batman Confidential #26-28 (2006), Batman Family #3 (1975-1978), Batman: Gotham Knights #10 (2000), DC Comics Presents #31, #41 (1978-1986), DC Special Series #21 (1977), Detective Comics #454, #458-459, #483, #487 (1937), The Best of the Brave and the Bold #1-6 (1988), The Brave and the Bold #164, #171 (1955), The Joker #4 (1975), The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3 (1980), and World's Finest Comics #244, #255, and #258 (1941 series).

José Luis García-López is widely considered an "artist's artist" in the comics field. Best known for his work on Superman, García-López's powerful storytelling and figure work have made him ideal for many types of tales, including those starring Jonah Hex, Deadman, the Justice League of America, and a DC/Marvel crossover comic starring Batman and the Hulk. He also drew the sequel to ROAD TO PERDITION. His work on the miniseries TWILIGHT earned him an Eisner Award nomination.