Batman R.I.P. RIP Graphic Novel Hardcover HC DC Comics. Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea, Cover by Alex Ross. Legendary writer Grant Morrison concocts an unthinkable plot: The death of The Dark Knight! Collecting BATMAN #676-683 in an oversized Deluxe Edition, this volume features artwork by Tony Daniel. While Bruce Wayne drops out of sight, The Club of Villains begins a crime spree through the streets of Gotham City, while Batman's allies attempt to keep order in the city and find The Dark Knight.