There's a reason Jock is often regarded as one of the best Batman artists around. Faced with no backup and limited equipment, how far will the hero push himself to save hundreds of lives? Is there hope for the Dark Knight's foes to improve in Arkham, or are they simply too dangerous and need harsher security measures? Will Gotham cave as violence and hysteria erupts or will it continue to fight against all odds as a new day rises? These questions have been posed time and time again, but the straightforward execution of the storytelling combined with Jock's jaw-dropping artwork makes Batman: One Dark Knight an exceptional display of what makes Batman such a captivating character. Writer, artist, and colorist Jock doesn't overcomplicate the three-issue limited series and instead uses the mayhem of getting Batman from Arkham Asylum to Blackgate Penitentiary to explore tried and true themes that are essential to Batman. Much like Jock's cover of the Caped Crusader towering over a burning Gotham, Batman: One Dark Knight's story is simple yet simply badass. But beneath the impressive artwork and action-packed chaos, One Dark Knight explores the theme that is essential to every great superhero: Holding on to hope when faced with seemingly impossible odds. On the surface, DC Black Label's Batman: One Dark Knight is a showcase of Jock's exceptional talent as an artist and an absolute thrill ride as Batman must race from one end of Gotham to the other for a prisoner transport gone wrong.
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