Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11

Legends of the Dark Knight (1989)

by Doug Moench, Paul Gulacy (Penciller), Terry Austin (Inker)

In the time immediately following YEAR ONE, Batman confronts Dr. Hugo Strange's public attacks while Strange heads a task force to stop The Dark Knight. The 5-part ''Prey'' begins here!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Comic Book

26 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 1990

About the author

Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes, Rampaging Hulk (continuing on the title when it changed its name to The Hulk!) and Doc Savage, while also serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. Moench is perhaps best known for his work on Batman, whose title he wrote from 1983–1986 and then again from 1992–1998. (He also wrote the companion title Detective Comics from 1983–1986.)

Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.

Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.

Reviews

[Katherine (Kat) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 Stars

[Shaun Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11 is a DC Comics issue written by Doug Moench, drawn by Paul Gulacy, and colors by John Costanza. It is cover dated September 1990 and the first issue of the “Prey” story arc.

Gotham has a vigilante problem in the guise of a bat. Captain Gordon alongside special advisor Dr. Hugo Strange have been assigned to lead a special task force to bring the Batman to justice.

Though it is a bit overly wordy, the first issue has an interesting premise, especially with the psychoanalysis of Hugo Strange who is portrayed here as super creepy. Gordon is very reluctant to be in the role he was placed in but sees it as an opportunity to potentially clean out some of the corrupt cops of the GCPD. We also get some teases of Catwoman which I’m curious to see what role she plays in the story. The art is fine with a late 80s/ early 90s dark and gritty theme.