Darwyn Cooke's soft pencils and muted coloring can't lighten the intesnity of Batman: Ego and Other Tales. Opening with an intense internal conflict between Batman and his "inner demon", Batman, the reader is immediately given insight into Batman's heavily troubled psyche.The notion of something of a duality between Bruce Wayne and his inner "Batman" is not necessarily new to DC Comics. But perhaps what is so chilling about Cooke's retelling is the innocence and gentle nature of his drawings. Seeing Batman's demonic side is just plain eerie when viewed in this light.
Also of note in this collection is a story that actually does not focus on Batman but rather on Catwoman. Providing the audience with a background not only to Catwoman, but the man who trained her, this story is nothing if not a wild ride through the world of Batman's loveliest supper villainess and only professional love interest.
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