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1st full appearance of Arkham Knight. Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy regular cover.
Detective Comics #1001 marks the series' return to original numbering after reaching the milestone #1000 issue, and it launches a new chapter for Batman under writer Peter J. Tomasi. The story introduces the Arkham Knight, making this the first full appearance of the character in DC Comics continuity. Brad Walker provides pencils and Andrew Hennessy inks the regular cover, presenting a dark and detailed composition that fits squarely in the grim Gotham aesthetic the series has maintained through the modern era.
Tomasi's run on Detective Comics brought a grounded, procedural tone to Bruce Wayne's detective work, and #1001 opens a new arc that puts that sensibility to use immediately. The issue features Batman alongside Alfred Pennyworth and Commissioner Gordon, a classic supporting cast configuration that keeps the focus on Gotham's street-level threats. The Arkham Knight, as introduced here, carries DC Comics continuity weight distinct from prior media appearances of the name, making this the origin point for the comics version of the character.
This is the regular Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy cover, the A cover designation, in the standard single-issue format. Published April 10, 2019 with a June 2019 cover date, the issue carries a cover price of $3.99 and is rated Teen.
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