Batman: Detective Comics by Mariko Tamaki Omnibus

Background. In 2021, DC commissioned Detective Comics from Mariko Tamaki, an author known for her work in independent comics (This One Summer, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me). Her arrival marked a shift in tone: more character study, less space opera, and a Gotham rebuilt as a contemporary urban setting. Working alongside her is Dan Mora as lead artist, one of the most celebrated artists in mainstream comics today.

What’s inside. Tamaki’s complete run on Detective Comics, including the main story arcs featuring new villains, the impact of the Shadows of the Bat weekly, and crossovers with the other Batman titles. Art primarily by Dan Mora, with illustrations widely praised for their atmosphere and layout. Original covers, variants and bonus material.

Why it’s worth it. Tamaki writes Batman with an unusual approach: less of a detective solving impossible cases and more of a figure observing the city from within. Dan Mora is at the peak of his career and his artwork is one of the main reasons to buy this omnibus: expressiveness, composition and a sense of urban space that few contemporary artists achieve.

Edition details. 1000 pages. US edition published by DC Comics. ISBN 9781799502401.