Truth be told, this is the first I've heard of this graphic novel...
But it looks AWESOME!
Here's a preview of BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN
-- which will be released on May 2, 2012 -- via DC Comics' "The Source" Blog...
Primed to be one of the most talked about original graphic novels of the year, BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN crafts a deft mystery around the architecture and design of Gotham City itself.
Set against the period backdrop of an expansive Gotham City construction boom, the unique take on the Batman mythology is brought to life by acclaimed writer/designer Chip Kidd and fan favorite artist Dave Taylor. Together, they weave a singular tale that captures the flavor of the city as it’s never been seen, while also creating a new look at Batman that re-imagines both The Caped Crusader and his iconic nemesis –- The Joker.
A Batman story set in 1939? If that's the case, this one's TOTALLY right up my alley! I wonder if Warner Bros. would ever OK a one-off live-action Bat-Film set in the year of Batman's conception? Probably not. Anyway...
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