The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.40 - Atmospheric World’s Finest! Mjolnir

The Bat-Man: Second Knight #3 p.40 - Atmospheric World’s Finest! MjolnirNOTE: These pages measure 16. 5" x 21", slightly larger than twice up size! This page settles into a gorgeous winter hush, with Perkins letting the setting carry the weight of the moment. Supermans closeup opens things on a thoughtful note, the lighting catching just enough of his face to give the scene a quiet gravity. The wide shot of the building is a standout! Just take in all that beautifully rendered stonework and those deep shadows. When the

a stunning design that may not be as well-known as his later Superman-inspired look but still holds a strong fan following

And the inks really sell the mood

Renee and Elicia display a nice moment of levity

shadow-heavy style capturing the grim reality of life under the Law

Created as a brand-new splash page for Marvel UK's reprint of an American comic

The start of a new Carnage series

using strained

It’s also an incredibly topical page

All the series' plot lines are wrapped up in one neat package

The top tier is a beautiful example of Perkins’ environmental storytelling

Mike Perkins showcases the gritty urban sprawl of Mega-City One as the chase intensifies

This 2021 illustration of Mike Mignola's most famous creation is a masterclass in texture and fine-line rendering