Comics

'Batman: The Dark Knight' gets writer Gregg Hurwitz

Published Thursday, Feb 2 2012, 17:16 GMT | By Mark Langshaw | 3 comments

Batman: The Dark Knight is to be written by Gregg Hurwitz from issue #9.

DC Comics announced that the Penguin: Pride and Prejudice scribe will join current artist David Finch on the title from June.

"This is the job I've been waiting to get since I was 8 years old. I'm thrilled to be tackling one of the world's greatest characters with one of the industry's greatest artists," said Hurwitz.

"Finch and I are very fired up to take the Batman into dark and dangerous new terrain, presenting a story that'll be epic and sweeping and juuust a little bit twisted."

Hurwitz went on to say that the first villain he will be focusing on in the series will be the Scarecrow, a character he confessed to being "fascinated" by.

DC has announced numerous changes to its 'New 52' creative teams of late. Earlier this week, the publisher confirmed new writers for Stormwatch and Justice League Dark.

> Read Digital Spy's review of Batman: The Dark Knight #1

More: Gregg Hurwitz, David Finch, DC Comics, Comics, The New 52

Next: 'Sailor Moon' regains bookstore chart lead

Previous: 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' helmers rollerblade in featurette

3 comments

Comics Interviews

'Before Watchmen' interview: Dan DiDioWe catch up with DC Comics' co-publisher to discuss the much-debated prequel.

Comic Movie Reviews

'Avengers' review: What's the verdict?Robert Downey Jr muscles his way to the front in this Marvel Comics movie mash-up.

Avengers vs X-Men

AvX will not start a reboot, says MarvelEditor-in-chief Axel Alonso says that the event won't reboot the Mavel Universe.

Before Watchmen

DC: 'Before Watchmen bigger than New 52'Dan DiDio says that Before Watchmen is bigger than the publisher's relaunch.

Play games on DS
The creators of the Delicious hit series bring you a new and captivating experience with the online version of Heart's Medicine - Season One!