11. Next up, based on the art that’s been seen for Batman #687 and that of Batman and Robin #1, one could almost get the idea that there are two different Batmen, based on distinctive costume differences. Is that a possibility, or is this a case of artistic interpretation?
Batman and Robin #2
ENLARGE IMAGE DD: I think Batman is the one character that lends itself to varying artistic interpretations than any of our other characters out there. If you look at projects like Batman: Black and White and the various artists that have been working on the character, simultaneously during periods where it was clearly understood that Bruce Wayne was Batman, it was always understood that there could be different looks. Neal Adams was different than Irv Noveck, for example.
At this particular moment, all I can really say specifically is...I’m not answering the question. (laughs) I don’t want to give too much away.
But – while we’re talking about artistic interpretations of Batman, I do want to announce something – the first issue of Judd Winick’s Batman run will be drawn by Ed Benes, as was announced, but Ed is moving on to another project, so I’m very happy to announce that the first arc will have Ed on the first part, and the remainder of that stroryline will be drawn by Mark Bagley – his first work after Trinity.
Newsarama Note: Check back tomorrow for Newsarama’s interview with Bagley about moving to Batman.
