Michael Golden’s Detective Comics covers make Gotham feel absolutely enormous. Batman almost disappears into the architecture, which somehow makes him even more striking.
Alex Ross painting the wonderfully strange world of Batman ’66. The colors, costumes and theatrical absurdity of the series have rarely looked this gorgeous.
Alfred telling Bruce the truth about Rachel in The Dark Knight Rises is heartbreaking. Michael Caine plays the entire scene like a man who knows that protecting Bruce for years has finally become impossible.
Darwyn Cooke made the DC Universe feel like an actual community rather than a collection of superheroes. Everyone has their own little life happening inside the same frame.
Bruce Wayne, Batman, Dick Grayson, Robin and Joker all reduced to their most recognizable features. Leonardo Romero understands exactly what each character needs visually.
Vance Kovacs’ Batman v Superman concept art makes their fight feel almost mythological. Superman looks like a fallen god while Batman feels like the nightmare sent to confront him.
Joshua Middleton’s Batgirl is gorgeous. The flowing cape, bright colors and effortless movement make Barbara feel like she’s practically flying through Gotham.