Batman by Darwyn Cooke: Absolute Edition

A masterclass in mood, myth, and mystery—Darwyn Cooke’s Gotham stories, collected in Absolute format.

From his breakout work on Catwoman to his introspective Batman: Ego, Darwyn Cooke fused pulp crime storytelling with emotional depth and graphic clarity. This volume captures the full scope of his Batman universe tales, celebrating the iconography and character nuance that made his work essential reading.

Features Batman: Ego, Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score, Detective Comics #759–762, Catwoman #1–4, Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #33, Solo #1 and #5, Batman/The Spirit #1, Batwing #24, #26–27, Harley Quinn #0, New Talent Showcase #19, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, and Batman: Ego and Other Tails Deluxe Edition #1.Darwyn Cooke (1962–2016) was a celebrated Canadian comic book artist, writer, and animator known for his bold, retro-inspired style and emotionally resonant storytelling. His acclaimed works include Batman: Ego, DC: The New Frontier, Catwoman, and adaptations of Richard Stark’s Parker novels. Before entering comics full-time, Cooke worked in animation, contributing to Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series. His work earned numerous Eisner, Harvey, and Joe Shuster Awards.