Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke (November 16, 1962 – May 14, 2016) was a Canadian comic book artist famous for his work at DC Comics, writing and drawing DC: The New Frontier, Catwoman, andThe Spirit.

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New Talent Showcase #19

DC • 1985 • Vol. 1
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First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke

Batman Beyond #4

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Batman Beyond #4

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Batman: Ego #1

DC • 2000 • Vol. 1
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Darwyn Cooke's Batman: Ego was an inspiration for the 2022 Batman film

Batman: Gotham Knights #12

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Legion Worlds #2

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Detective Comics #759

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Batman Beyond #23

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Cover art by Darwyn Cooke

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Detective Comics #760

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Batman Beyond #23

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Cover art by Darwyn Cooke

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Batman Beyond #24

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Detective Comics #761

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Batman Beyond #24

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Detective Comics #762

DC • 2001 • Vol. 1
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Catwoman #2

DC • 2001 • Vol. 3
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Catwoman #1

DC • 2002 • Vol. 3
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1st cameo appearance of Clayface, Todd Russell

Batman: Gotham Knights #23

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Catwoman #3

DC • 2002 • Vol. 3
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Batman: Gotham Adventures #45

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Cover art by Darwyn Cooke featuring Batman villains

A Moment of Silence #1

Marvel • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Catwoman #2

DC • 2002 • Vol. 3
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X-Force #124

Marvel • 2002 • Vol. 1
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X-Force #124

Marvel • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Catwoman #4

DC • 2002 • Vol. 3
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1st full appearance of Clayface, Todd Russell

Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11

Marvel • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Just Imagine Stan Lee... #1

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Justice League Adventures #7

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Batman: Gotham Adventures #50

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Cover art by Darwyn Cooke featuring Batman and Catwoman

Justice League Adventures #7

DC • 2002 • Vol. 1
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Spider-Man's Tangled Web #21

Marvel • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Marvel Double Shot #3

Marvel • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Looney Tunes #100

DC • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Wolverine and Doop #1

Marvel • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Rawhide Kid #4

Max • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Wolverine and Doop #2

Marvel • 2003 • Vol. 1
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JSA All-Stars #3

DC • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Bad Girls #1

DC • 2003 • Vol. 1
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DC: The New Frontier #1

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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Eisner Award-winning, six-issue limited series that takes place between 1945 and 1960 as the Golden Age moved into the Silver Age

Origin of prominent DC characters retold

Introduction of The Centre aka Dinosaur Island

[March 2023 - this series is rumored to partially be the inspiration behind DC Studios live-action slate / November 2024 - The Centre rumored to be an antagonist of The Lanterns series]

DC: The New Frontier #2

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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DC: The New Frontier #3

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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DC: The New Frontier #4

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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DC: The New Frontier #5

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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DC Comics Presents #1

DC • 2004 • Vol. 2
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DC: The New Frontier #6

DC • 2004 • Vol. 1
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Astro City: A Visitor's Guide #1

WildStorm • 2004 • Vol. 1
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Green Lantern: Secret Files and Origins #0

DC • 2005 • Vol. 2
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Comics Festival #2005

Legion of Evil Press • 2005 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Scott Pilgrim in a standard-sized comic book in a one-page story

2005 Free Comic Book Day giveaway printed by the Toronto Comics Art Festival

Showcase of Canadian comic creators

Front cover art by Darwyn Cooke

Back cover art by James Jean

Free Comic Book Day 2005: Comics Festival! #1

Legion of Evil Press • 2005 • Vol. 1
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Solo #5

DC • 2005 • Vol. 1
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Season of the Witch #2

Image • 2005 • Vol. 1
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