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Batman: Dark Patterns highlights the Dark Knight's early cases

Writer Dan Watters brings his talents to a 12-part series calledBatman: Dark Patternswhere the Dark Knight solidifies himself as Gotham City's protector.
ByMark Lynch|
Batman: Dark Patterns #1 interior art by Hayden Sherman and Tríona Farrell. Image courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Dark Patterns #1 interior art by Hayden Sherman and Tríona Farrell. Image courtesy DC Comics

One of the best things about characters being around for a while is telling new stories from their past. Bruce Wayne has been Batman so long that returning to his earlier days is a treat. You see the mistakes he made to become the hero he is. He may be the World’s Greatest Detective now, but that wasn’t always the case. The upcoming seriesBatman: Dark Patternswill tell some of those stories.

DC Comics announced a new twelve-issue series by Dan Watters (NightwingandDestro) and Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder WomanandKnight Terrors: Harley Quinn). The series will cover four early cases where the Dark Knight will “cement his place as Gotham City’s protector.”and, “follows the tradition of books such asYear One,The Long Halloween, andDark Victory.” All of this says that this will be a must-read project.

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Batman: Dark Patterns #1 variant cover by Stevan Subic. Image courtesy DC Comics

“Each case is born from Gotham and its people adapting to the horrors they’ve been subjected to over recent and not so recent years—from Joker poisoning the water supply to the Falcone gang war." -Dan Watters

Dan Watters adding storylines like Joker poisoning the water supply isn’t shocking. Even when he isn’t the main focus, the Clown Prince of Crime is involved in Batman’s life. But he isn’t the only villain inBatman: Dark Patterns.

Watters says there will be a gang war involving the Falcone Crime Family. That means we can expect Salvatore Maroni and Selina Kyle (Catwoman) since they're connected to Carmine Falcone. There will likely be surprises from heroes and villains just starting their paths.

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Batman: Dark Patterns #1 interior art by Hayden Sherman and Tríona Farrell. Image courtesy DC Comics

In the image above, you can see someone with sharp objects poking out of them. Is this torture from the Falcone Family? Did Joker do this for kicks? Is this the handiwork of another Gotham City villain looking to make a name for themselves? The options are endless. For all we know, Dan Watters could create a new villain for this series. What if it's the next big Batman villain?

It'll be interesting to see who appears inBatman: Dark Patterns. It's only 12 issues, but information can spread out within those comics. Stay tuned toCaped Crusadesto see who pops up.

Will you readBatman: Dark Patterns? What are you looking forward to in this series? We want to hear from you. You can email us atentertainment@fansided.com.

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