Not only is Mr. Niles a master of horror, but he's also penned some of the most chilling Batman stories you'll ever read. Batman: Gotham County Line, a three-part miniseries with art by Scott Hampton, wasn't your typical DCU reading. A serial killer mystery, Batman finding it difficult to see beyond that in which he believes, an appearance by Boston Brand, and... zombies? If you haven't read it, it's topnotch Dark Knight, and something any fan of Mr. Niles or the Bat will want to acquire. His Batman: Gotham After Midnight series is in comic stores now, and it has been every bit as enjoyable as his first trip to Gotham. I felt compelled to take one of his Batman books to be signed, too, so here's book two, page one of Batman: Gotham County Line, signed by Steve Niles.
I said previously that I'm not one to set a stack in front of anyone to have signed, and I'm really not! I do, however, like to buy something from an artist or writer when he/she has something available for sale. I picked up a copy of Mr. Niles' Wake The Dead, which he was also kind enough to sign. I can't say enough about this story, which is next in line for the motion picture treatment (hopefully to be released next year?). I just hate that I waited so long to read it.
In addition to being at the top of the horror game and having a real knack for writing Batman, Mr. Niles is also an incredibly friendly individual. It was a pleasure to meet him and have a discussion about his work, and I hope he'll return to HeroesCon in the near future. I think I'll bring my Creeper #1 with me when he does.
Sign Here, Please: Steve Niles
