Upcoming Detective Comics writer Ram V has showed off a new logo for the series. The acclaimed writer unveiled a more gothic, horror-inspired title design on his Twitter feed.
Tweeple! Our new Detective Comics Run @dccomics starting with #1062 is on FOC this week. As you bask in the glory of this new logo and cover dress, please take a moment to let your comic store know you want a copy! The whole creative team and I can’t wait for you to cheggitout! pic.twitter.com/BtVvNiwQLG
— Ram V (@therightram) June 22, 2022
It’s not just the logo that’s had a makeover. The entire cover will now sport a border that resembles a medieval-style look. This fits with the theme of Ram’s initial arc, “Gotham Nocturne”. The writer previously communicated that the opening story line:
…is a quintessentially Batman story, told with the aesthetics of a gothic opera.
The Influences of the new ‘Detective Comics’ Logo
Logo designer Darran Robinson created the new look. Additionally, he’s the man behind the logos for Batman Beyond: Neo-Year , Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Action Comics. Robinson also tweeted an alternate version of the Detective Comics logo.
I can’t believe I’m saying this… I just redesigned the Detective Comics… logo, trade dress, everything!!! I truly hope you all like it! I’m very proud of it! From 1062 onwards! Can’t wait! #detectivecomics #logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #designer #comicdesigner #dccomics pic.twitter.com/ZIqd1P2wH9
— Darran Robinson (@DarranMRobinson) June 22, 2022
Here’s a fancy rendered version just because! #detectivecomics #logo #logodesign #graphicdesign #dccomics #comicdesigner #designer #graphicdesigner #batman #comicbookdesign pic.twitter.com/Vs5M0fExnH
— Darran Robinson (@DarranMRobinson) June 22, 2022
He also shared a surprising source of inspiration for the logo on Twitter. Some fans conjectured that Robinson took inspiration from the hit Netflix show Stranger Things. However, the designer said that his influence originated from the title image of Stephen King’s novel Misery.
Thanks! We both were inspired by something much older… pic.twitter.com/MkQQXO1smA
— Darran Robinson (@DarranMRobinson) June 22, 2022
You can see the new logo and trade dress live when Detective Comics #1062 goes on sale July 26.
Rafael Albuquerque and Ivan Reis will join Ram V as the artists.
Source: Twitter.com
Images Courtesy of DC Entertainment and the artist
