Batman: Ego
DC · 2000 · 1 issue
About the series
In this pivotal 2000 DC one-shot, writer-artist Darwyn Cooke delivers a visceral psychological drama as Batman confronts his own fractured psyche. The story strips the Dark Knight down to his core, forcing him to battle a monstrous embodiment of his inner demons and the very nature of his crusade. Widely regarded as a definitive character study, Batman: Ego showcases Cooke’s distinctive, retro-modern art style and his deep understanding of the hero’s fundamental conflict, serving as a crucial touchstone for his later, acclaimed work on the character.