Vast Colors in the Dark
Description
The first issue of the regular ongoing series, distinct from the Giant Sized Special Edition released in September 2025. Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez launch their Batman run with a story emphasizing the Dark Knight's humanity over his legend. On an unusually warm Gotham evening, a mentally regressed Killer Croc escapes from Arkham Towers after exposure to unknown morphotoxins. Jim Gordon, now demoted to beat cop under Commissioner Vandal Savage's regime, calls for backup. Batman investigates Croc's destroyed cell before pursuing him through the city. The new status quo includes Jacob Horgan as mayor, Vandal Savage commanding the GCPD, and the Bat-Family operating from Pennyworth Manor.
Issue Details
Series
Issue Number
#1
FOC Date
August 4, 2025
Release Date
September 3, 2025
Cover Date
November 2025
Page Count
40 pages
Cover Price
$4.99
Age Rating
T
Diamond Code
0725DC001
UPC
76194139163200111
Series Details
Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Ongoing
Format
Standard
Age Rating
T - Teen
Run
2025
Original Language
English
Issues Count
7
Creators
View all 31Alejandro Sanchez
Colorist
Alex Sinclair
Cover Artist
Andy Kubert
Cover Artist
Arif Prianto
Cover Artist
Clayton Cowles
Letterer
David Aja
Cover Artist
Esther Pearl Watson
Writer
Frank Quitely
Cover Artist
Gabriele Dell'Otto
Cover Artist
Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Letterer
J. Scott Campbell
Cover Artist
Jessica Berbey
Editor
Characters
Character appearances may contain spoilers.
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth
Anna Zeller
Annika Zeller
Batman
Bruce Wayne
James Gordon
James Worthington Gordon
Killer Croc
Waylon Jones
Tim Drake
Timothy Jackson Drake
Vandal Savage
Vandar Adg
Batman
Superman
Kal-El
Clark Kent
Bruce Wayne
Wonder Woman
Diana of Themyscira
Princess Diana
Waylon Jones
Commissioner James Gordon
Darkseid
Uxas
Joker
Teams
View all 1Team appearances may contain spoilers.
Variations
CVR B Jim Lee Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200156
CVR C Marc Silvestri Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200131
CVR D J Scott Campbell Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200121
CVR E Frank Quitely Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200151
CVR F Gabriele Dell Otto Connecting Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200141
CVR G Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200155
CVR H Bat Symbol Var
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UPC: 76194139163200157
CVR I Jorge Jimenez Virgin Foil Var
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UPC: 76194139163200161
CVR J Stanley Artgerm Lau DC Showcase Wraparound Foil Var
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UPC: 76194139163200171
CVR K Blank Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200181
CVR L Inc 1:25 Andy Kubert Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200191
CVR M Inc 1:50 David Aja Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200122
CVR N Blind As A Bat Blind Bag Var
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UPC: 76194139163200172
CVR O 5 Copy Jorge Jimenez Design Unlock Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200197
Giant Sized Special Edition CVR B Jorge Jimenez Foil Var
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UPC: 76194139370400121
Jorge Jimenez Unlock Bundle Of 25 (Net)
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UPC: 76194139163200127
Second Printing CVR A Jorge Jimenez
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UPC: 76194139163200112
Second Printing CVR B Dan Mora Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200104
Second Printing CVR C Dan Mora Foil Var
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UPC: 76194139163200105
Second Printing CVR D Jorge Jimenez Card Stock Var
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UPC: 76194139163200106
Third Printing CVR A Jorge Jimenez
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UPC: 76194139163200113
Third Printing CVR B Nick Dragotta Var
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UPC: 76194139163200107
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