Batman: Dark Patterns
DC · 2025–2026 · 12 issues
About the series
In 2025, DC launched Batman: Dark Patterns, a 12-issue series by writer Dan Watters and artist Hayden Sherman that strips the Caped Crusader down to his core. This noir-inflected run focuses on Batman's early days, emphasizing the raw, methodical detective work that defined his earliest cases. Through Sherman's textured, moody artwork, the series explores a Gotham City that feels both grim and grounded, making it a compelling read for fans who prefer their Batman stories steeped in atmosphere and procedural grit.