Tales of the Batman Over the years, many artists have contributed to the look of one of the most iconic characters in popular culture, Batman. Among these influential and popular illustrators is Tim Sale, whose distinctive vision of the Batman put the hero back in the shadows, updating his image for a new generation of fans. Now, for the first time ever, Batman tales drawn by Tim Sale early in his career are collected in one sensational volume. With contributions from writers Alan Grant, James Robinson, Kelley Puckett and Darwyn Cooke, this volume chronicles the evolution of both the Dark Knight and a creative legend!