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==Publication history==
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===Development===
''Batman: Damned'' is written by [[Brian Azzarello]] and illustrated by [[Lee Bermejo]], with cover art by Bermejo and [[Jim Lee]].<ref name="DenKills">{{cite web |last1=Saavendra |first1=John |title=Batman Kills the Joker in Upcoming DC Story |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/us/books/batman/274334/batman-kills-the-joker-in-upcoming-dc-story |website=[[Den of Geek]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=June 20, 2018}}</ref> It is published by [[DC Comics]] as a three-issue [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] and is the first comic of its [[DC Black Label]] [[Imprint (trade name)|imprint]]. It began on September 19, 2018.<ref name="DenKills"/> Azzarello and Bermejo previously collaborated on the 2008 [[graphic novel]] ''[[Joker (graphic novel)|Joker]]'',<ref name="CBRReunite">{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Londyn |title=Azzarello & Bermejo Reunite to Kill the Joker in Batman: Damned |url=https://www.cbr.com/azzarello-bermejo-batman-damned/ |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> to which ''Damned'' is a [[spiritual sequel]].<ref name="ScreenRantFinally">{{cite web |last1=Dyce |first1=Andrew |title=The Joker FINALLY Dies in New Batman Comic |url=https://screenrant.com/batman-comic-joker-death-damned/ |website=[[Screen Rant]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> As it is part of the Black Label line, ''Damned'' will not feature any connections to other [[Batman]] stories.<ref name="CBNew">{{cite web |last1=Lu |first1=Alexander |title=New DC prestige imprint Black Label promises legendary new stories told by stars like DeConnick, Miller & Romita Jr., free from continuity |url=http://www.comicsbeat.com/new-dc-prestige-imprint-black-label-promises-legendary-stories-told-by-stars-like-deconnick-miller-romita-jr/ |website=[[Comics Beat]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> Its story will also feature elements of [[supernatural horror]].<ref name="ScreenRantFinally"/>
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''Batman: Damned'' was written by [[Brian Azzarello]] and illustrated by [[Lee Bermejo]], who had previously collaborated to produce the villain-centric comics ''[[Lex Luthor: Man of Steel]]'' (2005) and ''[[Joker (graphic novel)|Joker]]'' (2008).<ref name="DenKills">{{cite web |last1=Saavendra |first1=John |title=Batman Kills the Joker in Upcoming DC Story |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/us/books/batman/274334/batman-kills-the-joker-in-upcoming-dc-story |website=[[Den of Geek]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=June 20, 2018}}</ref> It was the first title of publisher [[DC Comics]]' [[DC Black Label|Black Label]]<ref name="io9: Interview">{{cite web |last1=Narcisse |first1=Evan |title=The Team Behind Batman: Damned Say They're Going to Fuck With the Dark Knight’s Head |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-team-behind-batman-damned-say-theyre-going-to-fuck-1828263584 |website=[[io9]] |accessdate=May 31, 2019 |date=August 16, 2019}}</ref>—an [[Imprint (trade name)|imprint]] designed to allow writers to present unique takes on traditional [[DC Universe]] characters for a [[Adult comics|mature audience]]—and was announced alongside the line on March 8, 2018.<ref name="CBNew">{{cite web |last1=Lu |first1=Alexander |title=New DC prestige imprint Black Label promises legendary new stories told by stars like DeConnick, Miller & Romita Jr., free from continuity |url=http://www.comicsbeat.com/new-dc-prestige-imprint-black-label-promises-legendary-stories-told-by-stars-like-deconnick-miller-romita-jr/ |website=[[Comics Beat]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=March 8, 2018}}</ref><ref name="CBRReunite">{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Londyn |title=Azzarello & Bermejo Reunite to Kill the Joker in Batman: Damned |url=https://www.cbr.com/azzarello-bermejo-batman-damned/ |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |accessdate=June 23, 2018 |date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> Bermejo and [[Jim Lee]] contributed cover art.<ref name="DenKills"/> Bermejo said the project came about as a result of ''Joker'': "Every time we do a project, that project leads us to the next project we’re going to do together. Even if we don’t know it right away."<ref name="io9: Interview"/> Similarly, Azzarello described ''Damned'' as "a quasi-sequel to ''Joker''." He said one did not have to read ''Joker'' to understand ''Damned'', but if they read both they would see connections. The series' narrative is a reverse of ''Joker''{{'s}}. In ''Joker'', [[Batman]] was not physically present until the final pages but plays a significant role; conversely, in ''Damned'', the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] only appears at the beginning but remains a narrative driving force.<ref name="BookRiot: Interview">{{cite web |last1=Sondheimer |first1=S.W. |title=Azzarello and Bermejo of Black Label's Batman: Damned |url=https://bookriot.com/2018/08/06/azzarello-and-bermejo-on-black-labels-batman-damned/ |website=BookRiot |accessdate=May 31, 2019 |date=August 6, 2018}}</ref>

Azzarello and Bermejo sought to restore a sense of vulnerability to Batman in ''Damned''.<ref name="BookRiot: Interview"/><ref name="Inverse: Missing"/><ref name="CS.net: Interview"/> Bermejo noted that modern interpretations of the character depict him as someone who is always ready, which renders his human side absent.<ref name="BookRiot: Interview"/><ref name="CS.net: Interview"/> They had grown tired of this and wanted to reverse what Bermejo called "{{'}}''[[RoboCop|Robocop]]''{{'}}-ification".<ref name="Inverse: Missing">{{cite web |last1=Francisco |first1=Eric |title=Everyone Is Missing the Point About Batman's Dick |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/49167-batman-damned-has-more-to-bruce-wayne-naked-penis |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |accessdate=May 31, 2019 |date=September 20, 2018}}</ref> Azzarello described ''Damned''{{'s}} Batman as a [[fish out of water]]; while the story is about him, he has no control over it.<ref name="SyFy: Interview">{{cite web |last1=Estrella |first1=Ernie |title=Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo talk about who's showing up in Batman: Damned |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/brian-azzarello-and-lee-bermejo-talk-an-out-of-control-batman-and-who-to-expect-in-batman |website=[[SyFy Wire]] |accessdate=May 31, 2019 |date=September 18, 2019}}</ref> The duo wanted Batman to be in a new, unusual situation,<ref name="BookRiot: Interview" /> and Azzarello stated it was "fun to fuck up [Batman's] head."<ref name="io9: Interview" /> He also thought that "if ... someone else has the upper hand on [Batman], it completely changes the dynamic of the story... he’s suddenly a way more interesting character."<ref name="Inverse: Interview">{{cite web |last1=Francisco |first1=Eric |title=DC's Horror Comic 'Batman: Damned' Aims to Fix Batman's Biggest "Problem" |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/49063-batman-damned-dc-comics-black-label-wants-to-fix-batman |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=September 18, 2018}}</ref> [[John Constantine]], the narrator of the story and Batman's [[Foil (literature)|foil]], serves as the bridge between what Batman knows and what he does not. Azzarello realized during the initial discussions for ''Damned'' that Constantine needed to be part of the story,<ref name="SyFy: Interview"/> and chose him as narrator because he would leave Batman confused.<ref name="Inverse: Interview"/> The series' depiction of Constantine is more in line with his original portrayal in the [[DC Vertigo]] series ''[[Hellblazer]]'' (1988—2013), in which he was depicted as a foul-mouthed conman, than his recent, family-friendly appearances in the DC Universe.<ref name="CS.net: Interview"/><ref name="SyFy: Interview"/> Azzarello, who wrote many issues of ''Hellblazer'', believed the maturity was an essential part of the character.<ref name="SyFy: Interview"/>

{{Quote box|DC set up this imprint. 'Take our characters, do something mature.' When that opportunity was given to us, we decided, let's not half-ass this. Let's go all the way. We'll either go down in a blaze of glory or we hit the ball.|source=[[Brian Azzarello]]<ref name="Inverse: Interview"/>|width=30em|quoted=1}}

In addition to traditional [[List of Batman supporting characters|Batman family]] cast members [[James Gordon (comics)|James Gordon]] and [[Harley Quinn]], ''Damned'' features many of DC's supernatural characters, such as the [[Spectre (DC Comics character)|Spectre]], [[Etrigan the Demon|Etrigan]], [[Deadman (comics)|Deadman]], [[Zatanna]], and [[Swamp Thing]].<ref name="io9: Interview" /> The series allowed Azzarello and Bermejo to showcase their interpretations of these characters.<ref name="SyFy: Interview" /> Azzarello said Deadman in particular was fun to write. He changed Deadman's abilities so he could only possess bodies for a short time and, similar to a person suffering from addiction, constantly searches for a new host. With Etrigan, the duo replaced his [[iambic pentameter]] speech rhythm with one inspired by hip-hop music. Azzarello and Bermejo named [[Logic (rapper)|Logic]], [[Nas]], [[Kool Keith]], [[Camp Lo]], and [[Run the Jewels]] as inspiration.<ref name="io9: Interview" /> The characters have their own "visual language" to make it clear when they are present; for instance, in the second issue the color palette changes when Etrigan is present.<ref name="SyFy: Interview" /> The duo said their approach to magic in the story was like 1970s horror or a [[Dario Argento]] film such as ''[[Suspiria (1977 film)|Suspiria]]'' (1977), rather than an effects-driven film.<ref name="io9: Interview" />

Each page took Bermejo around three or four days to complete. Because he colored it himself, it made production longer than the average comic.<ref name="SyFy: Interview" /> Bermejo was inspired by photography, such as the book ''Uncle Charlie'' by Marc Asnin,<ref name="BookRiot: Interview" /> and said that while the art is in his traditional style, he thought it was more colorful than people would expect.<ref name="io9: Interview" /> Azzarello waited to see the finished page so he could write the script,<ref name="BookRiot: Interview" /> as Bermejo's art sometimes inspired dialogue changes.<ref name="CS.net: Interview">{{cite web |last1=Evry |first1=Max |title=CS Interview: Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo Talk Batman: Damned |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/extras/features/983931-brian-azzarello-and-lee-bermejo-talk-batman-damned |website=[[ComingSoon.net]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> ''Damned'' was printed on wide paper with a matte texture cover, which Bermejo thought was ideal for his style.<ref name="Inverse: Interview"/> The [[letterer]], Jared K. Fletcher, "came up with really, really interesting font" featuring free-floating captions and changing sizes, which Azzarello said helped the series stand out.<ref name="SyFy: Interview" />

===Publication===
The physical editions of ''Damned'' are published as [[prestige format]] comics, which are square-bound, larger than normal comics, and have higher-quality paper.<ref name="SyFy: Interview"/><ref name="IGN: #1Review">{{cite web |last1=Schedeen |first1=Jesse |title=Art is King in Batman: Damned (Batman: Damned - Book One Review) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/09/19/art-is-king-in-batman-damned-batman-damned-book-one-review |website=[[IGN]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> DC published the first issue of ''Damned'' on September 19, 2018,<ref name="DenKills"/><ref name="IGN: #1Review"/> with a [[cover date]] of November 2018.<ref name="Book1">{{Cite comic | writer=[[Brian Azzarello|Azzarello, Brian]] | penciller=[[Lee Bermejo|Bermejo, Lee]] | title=Batman: Damned | story=Book One | volume=1 | issue=1 | date=November 2018 |publisher=[[DC Comics]] | location=[[Burbank, California]]}}</ref> The following issues experienced numerous delays. The second issue was initially scheduled to be released on November 21, 2018, but was delayed to December 5 that September so Bermejo could redraw four pages.<ref name="BC: #2Late1">{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |title=Batpenis Strikes Again – DC Comics Won’t Reprint Batman: Damned #1 – and #2 is Late |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/09/27/dc-comics-reprint-batman-damned-1-2-late/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=September 27, 2018}}</ref><ref name="BC: #2Late2">{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |title=LATE: Doomsday Clock #8, Batman Damned #2, Shazam #2 |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/11/21/late-doomsday-clock-8-batman-damned-2-shazam-2/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=November 21, 2018}}</ref> In November, it was delayed again to December 12.<ref name="BC: #2Late2"/> Meanwhile, the third issue was rescheduled a total of five times.<ref name="News: Pushed"/> It was initially slated for release in January 2019, before being pushed to March 13.<ref name="BC: #2Late1"/> In February, DC canceled all orders of the issue<ref name="BC: #3Cancels">{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |title=DC Comics Cancels Orders for Batman Damned #3 |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2019/02/14/dc-comics-cancels-orders-for-batman-damned-3/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=February 14, 2019}}</ref> before announcing it would release on May 22, but it was later delayed to June 19, then again until June 26.<ref name="News: Pushed">{{cite web |last1=Arrant |first1=Chris |title=Batman: Damned Finale Pushed Back On Schedule Again |url=https://www.newsarama.com/43905-batman-damned-finale-postponed-two-months.html |website=[[Newsarama]] |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |date=May 30, 2019}}</ref>


====Controversy====
The first issue generated a considerable amount of controversy due to a sequence of [[full frontal nudity]] in which this Batman's [[penis]] was exposed. In response, DC [[censorship|censored]] future printings of the issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/dc-wishes-batman-damned-nudity-never-happened/|title=DC Wishes ''Batman: Damned'' Nudity Had Never Happened|first=Brandon|last=Zachary|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=October 9, 2018|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref>
The first issue generated a considerable amount of controversy due to a sequence of [[full frontal nudity]] in which Batman's [[penis]] was exposed. In response, DC [[censorship|censored]] future printings of the issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/dc-wishes-batman-damned-nudity-never-happened/|title=DC Wishes ''Batman: Damned'' Nudity Had Never Happened|first=Brandon|last=Zachary|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=October 9, 2018|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==

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Batman: Damned
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
FormatLimited series
Genre
Publication dateSeptember 2018
No. of issues3
Main character(s)
Creative team
Written byBrian Azzarello
Artist(s)Lee Bermejo

Batman: Damned is a comic book limited series published by DC Comics under its DC Black Label imprint. Written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Lee Bermejo, it spans three issues and began on September 19, 2018. Though considered a standalone story, the series is a loose follow-up to the 2008 graphic novel Joker. In Damned, the Joker turns up dead, and Batman recruits John Constantine to help him find the killer.

Publication history

Development

Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, the writer and illustrator of Batman: Damned

Batman: Damned was written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Lee Bermejo, who had previously collaborated to produce the villain-centric comics Lex Luthor: Man of Steel (2005) and Joker (2008).[1] It was the first title of publisher DC Comics' Black Label[2]—an imprint designed to allow writers to present unique takes on traditional DC Universe characters for a mature audience—and was announced alongside the line on March 8, 2018.[3][4] Bermejo and Jim Lee contributed cover art.[1] Bermejo said the project came about as a result of Joker: "Every time we do a project, that project leads us to the next project we’re going to do together. Even if we don’t know it right away."[2] Similarly, Azzarello described Damned as "a quasi-sequel to Joker." He said one did not have to read Joker to understand Damned, but if they read both they would see connections. The series' narrative is a reverse of Joker's. In Joker, Batman was not physically present until the final pages but plays a significant role; conversely, in Damned, the Joker only appears at the beginning but remains a narrative driving force.[5]

Azzarello and Bermejo sought to restore a sense of vulnerability to Batman in Damned.[5][6][7] Bermejo noted that modern interpretations of the character depict him as someone who is always ready, which renders his human side absent.[5][7] They had grown tired of this and wanted to reverse what Bermejo called "'Robocop'-ification".[6] Azzarello described Damned's Batman as a fish out of water; while the story is about him, he has no control over it.[8] The duo wanted Batman to be in a new, unusual situation,[5] and Azzarello stated it was "fun to fuck up [Batman's] head."[2] He also thought that "if ... someone else has the upper hand on [Batman], it completely changes the dynamic of the story... he’s suddenly a way more interesting character."[9] John Constantine, the narrator of the story and Batman's foil, serves as the bridge between what Batman knows and what he does not. Azzarello realized during the initial discussions for Damned that Constantine needed to be part of the story,[8] and chose him as narrator because he would leave Batman confused.[9] The series' depiction of Constantine is more in line with his original portrayal in the DC Vertigo series Hellblazer (1988—2013), in which he was depicted as a foul-mouthed conman, than his recent, family-friendly appearances in the DC Universe.[7][8] Azzarello, who wrote many issues of Hellblazer, believed the maturity was an essential part of the character.[8]

DC set up this imprint. 'Take our characters, do something mature.' When that opportunity was given to us, we decided, let's not half-ass this. Let's go all the way. We'll either go down in a blaze of glory or we hit the ball.

In addition to traditional Batman family cast members James Gordon and Harley Quinn, Damned features many of DC's supernatural characters, such as the Spectre, Etrigan, Deadman, Zatanna, and Swamp Thing.[2] The series allowed Azzarello and Bermejo to showcase their interpretations of these characters.[8] Azzarello said Deadman in particular was fun to write. He changed Deadman's abilities so he could only possess bodies for a short time and, similar to a person suffering from addiction, constantly searches for a new host. With Etrigan, the duo replaced his iambic pentameter speech rhythm with one inspired by hip-hop music. Azzarello and Bermejo named Logic, Nas, Kool Keith, Camp Lo, and Run the Jewels as inspiration.[2] The characters have their own "visual language" to make it clear when they are present; for instance, in the second issue the color palette changes when Etrigan is present.[8] The duo said their approach to magic in the story was like 1970s horror or a Dario Argento film such as Suspiria (1977), rather than an effects-driven film.[2]

Each page took Bermejo around three or four days to complete. Because he colored it himself, it made production longer than the average comic.[8] Bermejo was inspired by photography, such as the book Uncle Charlie by Marc Asnin,[5] and said that while the art is in his traditional style, he thought it was more colorful than people would expect.[2] Azzarello waited to see the finished page so he could write the script,[5] as Bermejo's art sometimes inspired dialogue changes.[7] Damned was printed on wide paper with a matte texture cover, which Bermejo thought was ideal for his style.[9] The letterer, Jared K. Fletcher, "came up with really, really interesting font" featuring free-floating captions and changing sizes, which Azzarello said helped the series stand out.[8]

Publication

The physical editions of Damned are published as prestige format comics, which are square-bound, larger than normal comics, and have higher-quality paper.[8][10] DC published the first issue of Damned on September 19, 2018,[1][10] with a cover date of November 2018.[11] The following issues experienced numerous delays. The second issue was initially scheduled to be released on November 21, 2018, but was delayed to December 5 that September so Bermejo could redraw four pages.[12][13] In November, it was delayed again to December 12.[13] Meanwhile, the third issue was rescheduled a total of five times.[14] It was initially slated for release in January 2019, before being pushed to March 13.[12] In February, DC canceled all orders of the issue[15] before announcing it would release on May 22, but it was later delayed to June 19, then again until June 26.[14]

Controversy

The first issue generated a considerable amount of controversy due to a sequence of full frontal nudity in which Batman's penis was exposed. In response, DC censored future printings of the issue.[16]

Synopsis

Batman: Damned is set in a different continuity from the main DC Universe.[3] In the story, the Joker is discovered dead in the water near the Gotham Gate Bridge, and Batman is the prime suspect. Batman enlists the help of John Constantine; together, they delve into the supernatural side of Gotham to find the killer.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Saavendra, John (June 20, 2018). "Batman Kills the Joker in Upcoming DC Story". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Narcisse, Evan (August 16, 2019). "The Team Behind Batman: Damned Say They're Going to Fuck With the Dark Knight's Head". io9. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Lu, Alexander (March 8, 2018). "New DC prestige imprint Black Label promises legendary new stories told by stars like DeConnick, Miller & Romita Jr., free from continuity". Comics Beat. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  4. ^ Jackson, Londyn (March 8, 2018). "Azzarello & Bermejo Reunite to Kill the Joker in Batman: Damned". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Sondheimer, S.W. (August 6, 2018). "Azzarello and Bermejo of Black Label's Batman: Damned". BookRiot. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Francisco, Eric (September 20, 2018). "Everyone Is Missing the Point About Batman's Dick". Inverse. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c d Evry, Max (September 19, 2018). "CS Interview: Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo Talk Batman: Damned". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i Estrella, Ernie (September 18, 2019). "Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo talk about who's showing up in Batman: Damned". SyFy Wire. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  9. ^ a b c d Francisco, Eric (September 18, 2018). "DC's Horror Comic 'Batman: Damned' Aims to Fix Batman's Biggest "Problem"". Inverse. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Schedeen, Jesse (September 19, 2018). "Art is King in Batman: Damned (Batman: Damned - Book One Review)". IGN. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  11. ^ Azzarello, Brian (w), Bermejo, Lee (p). "Book One" Batman: Damned, vol. 1, no. 1 (November 2018). Burbank, California: DC Comics.
  12. ^ a b Johnston, Rich (September 27, 2018). "Batpenis Strikes Again – DC Comics Won't Reprint Batman: Damned #1 – and #2 is Late". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  13. ^ a b Johnston, Rich (November 21, 2018). "LATE: Doomsday Clock #8, Batman Damned #2, Shazam #2". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Arrant, Chris (May 30, 2019). "Batman: Damned Finale Pushed Back On Schedule Again". Newsarama. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  15. ^ Johnston, Rich (February 14, 2019). "DC Comics Cancels Orders for Batman Damned #3". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  16. ^ Zachary, Brandon (October 9, 2018). "DC Wishes Batman: Damned Nudity Had Never Happened". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
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