^Lot 298 Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #2, December 1989 Comic

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #2 (December 1989) continues the Shaman storyline, offering readers a gripping look at Batman’s earliest days as Gotham’s protector. Written by Dennis O’Neil with art by Ed Hannigan and inks by John Beatty, this issue deepens the mythos of the Dark Knight by blending crime drama with mysticism. Six months into his crusade against crime, Batman faces a chilling new threat. Two Gotham police officers stumble upon the Chubala Cult during a ritual sacrifice. One officer is killed, while the other barely escapes, setting Batman on a collision course with the cult’s dark practices. This chapter explores the tension between Batman’s rational detective skills and the mystical forces that challenge his worldview Legends of the Dark Knight was the first new solo Batman series since 1940, designed to tell stories outside of main continuity, often focusing on different eras of Batman’s career. Issue #2 is a crucial installment in the Shaman arc, later reprinted in collections and remembered for its blend of noir detective work and mythic storytelling. It helped establish the series’ reputation as a place for experimental, mature Batman tales. Condition: F to VF