Yes we love Batman and yes, Affleck was the best to wear the cape and cowl so just deal with it. Now that we have that out of the way, Sideshow just announced a preorder that… in our opinion, may end up with us sleeping on the couch. We are trying to think of a way we can order it WITHOUT telling the Mrs. how much we spent on it. (If you have any great ideas, we are all ears because we REALLY want this.)

Nekro is an illustrator and digital artist, (or as we think of him, wizard), based in Spain whose client list includes: Disney, Sony, FromSoftware, Square Enix, Wizards of the Coast, Blizzard, Marvel

Nekro’s elegant baroque designs combined with an H.R. Giger vibe makes his art is THE perfect fit for The Dark Knight. Keep reading and we think you will see why, we will most likely end up on the couch, for a long, long time.

In a first-of-its-kind three-dimensional collaboration with the artist Nekro XIII, Sideshow presents the Gotham City’s Shadow: Batman Fine Art Statue. A self-proclaimed digital alchemist, Nekro XIII expertly blends the stately Gothic aesthetic with the timelessness of Batman’s iconic silhouette to create a compelling sculpture for DC Comics fans and high-end art collectors alike.

Gotham’s own darkness gives form to Batman in this intricately designed fine art statue, which captures the complex relationship between the man in the mask and the city he is sworn to protect. Iconic staples of Gothic architecture can be seen throughout, coupled with Gotham’s own grim sensibilities — towering spires, ornate colonnades, and even bat-like gargoyles create a dynamic, shifting visage of the Gotham City that gave rise to Batman’s fight for justice. At the heart of it all, a veined Bat-Symbol emulates the stained-glass windows of a cathedral and serves as the core of Bruce Wayne’s mission to bring light to the darkness.

The Gotham City’s Shadow: Batman Fine Art Statue measures 20” tall x 12.33” wide x 7” deep in a sleek black presentation that emphasizes the layers of contrast throughout the sculpt. The fine art collectible features a built-in base that continues the aesthetic tone of the effigy above.