DC Comics - Batman Statue (Black & White Version) by Gene Colan

DC Direct's Batman: Black & White line is one of the longest running collectible lines of all time and with the new Todd McFarlane statue now in stores, it’s clear the popular line isn’t going anywhere. So, to pay tribute to all of the artists and fans who have worked on or supported the line, let’s look back on Batman: Black & White’s start and all of the other amazing statues which have led up to this moment.

The first statue in the line arrived in 2005, Batman by Eduardo Risso (above), and would set the tone for what the line was to become—a collector’s line which combines DC’s most popular superhero with individual artists’ interpretations. This idea is the basis of what DC Direct was and is all about—melding classic characters with unique art designs.