During the late 90s, Marvel and DC Comics unleashed an epic crossover event that saw the most popular heroes and villains from each respective company. Batman
And Wolverine
Being among the many characters involved. Eventually fusing into a single being after the creation of the Amalgam Universe, Batman and Wolverine’s combined form of Dark Claw get a new piece of fan art that fleshes out the hybrid hero In a way that makes him more formidable than ever before.
Jose Real (@joseralart) is a creator who consistently shares modern pop culture fandom, with his Instagram page hosting dozens upon dozens of pieces that showcase his unique and vibrant art style—one that would fit right at home in a professional setting.
Previously drawing the amalgam comics mashup of Ghost Rider and Etrigan called Speed ​​Demon, Jose has also created art featuring characters from Marvel and DC Comics, all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and just in time for spooky season, the entire roster of Universal’s Iconic movie monsters, like Frankenstein, Dracula, The Invisible Man, and more.
Marvel and DC Comics’ Dark Claw gets a Absolute Batman Art style in New Fanart
Fanart design by Jose Real (@joserealart)
making his Debut in Wonder vs. DC #3 and then appeared in two separate one-shot tales titled Legends of the Dark Claw #1 And Dark Claw Adventures #1Logan Wayne, aka Dark Claw, is the one Amalgamation of Batman and Wolverine and stalks the rooftops of New Gotham City while wearing a badass composite costume that matches the character’s dark and brooding attitude. Taking the best elements of both heroes’ looks, like Wolverine’s claws and Batman’s flying rodent motif, Dark Claw’s design was celebrated by fans, leading him to become one of the more popular fused heroes of Amalgam Comics.
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Give Dark Claw a hulking makeover à la Absolute Batmans bulky redesignJose puts the Wolverine x Batman hybrid in the middle of a rainstorm – a perfect setting for a hero who thrives in all things dark and moody. Illustrating Dark Claw unleashing his serrated claws while snarling at an unseen foe, Jose nails the character’s silhouette, making sure to incorporate all of his comically-accurate details, like his super-sharp (but completely unnecessary) forearm blades, bat-winged face mask and flowing cape, all wrapped up in a huge frame that makes Dark Claw even more terrifying than before.
Will Batman and Wolverine’s Dark Claw ever reappear in comics?
Out of these Wonder vs. DC Omnibuses releasing later this year and early next, It’s doubtful Dark Claw will ever be seen againBut with Wolverine recently getting a relaunched solo series after Krakoa and Batman still following in the footsteps of the bulked-up artwork with his Absolute Batman Book and fans will at least have something new to enjoy for both characters moving forward. Dark Claw Deserves more love in an official capacity, but as long as creative talents like Jose Real (@joserealart) continue to produce stellar fanart, Batman, WolverineAnd the rest of the best characters from Marvel and DC Comics are in good hands.
Source: @joseralart