Batman: Dark Patterns #8

Batman looms large against a backdrop of newspaper clippings in deep crimson shadow on Hayden Sherman's striking cover for this eighth issue — the headlines speak of Gotham's own "Bat-Man" spotted in the Rookery neighborhood, placing the Dark Knight squarely at the center of a city's fearful fascination. "Pareidolia, Part Two" continues Dan Watters' run alongside Sherman and colorist Tríona Farrell, whose moody red-drenched palette gives this 2025 series a genuinely unsettling atmosphere. If you've been following this creative team's unconventional take on Gotham, this issue's cover alone makes a compelling case to keep reading.