Batman: Curse of the White Knight – Book Eight (2020)

Publisher: DC Comics (Black Label) Year: 2020 Writer: Sean Murphy Artist: Sean Murphy Colourist: Matt Hollingsworth Cover Artist: Sean Murphy Print: First print Variant: Standard Black Label cover

Condition

• Cover: Strong gloss, deep colours, light handling visible under angled light

• Spine: A couple of tiny stress ticks, otherwise clean

• Corners: Sharp with minimal softening

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks

• Other notes: No creases or dents visible

Default Grade: Very Fine (VF) Bagged and boarded. More photos available, please ask.

Key Issue Details

• Murphyverse continuity — final chapter of Sean Murphy’s Batman saga

• Batman vs Azrael final showdown — major climax of the entire arc

• Wayne family legacy fully revealed

• Harley Quinn’s emotional arc reaches resolution

• Prestige Black Label format

• Highly desirable finale issue for collectors completing the 8‑part set

• Iconic flaming‑sword cover — one of the most striking in the series

Why this comic matters

Book Eight delivers the explosive finale of the Murphyverse’s second major storyline. Batman confronts Azrael in a symbolic battle over Gotham’s future and the truth of the Wayne legacy. The emotional stakes, dramatic art, and narrative payoff make this one of the most important issues in the entire Black Label line.