Jim Lee's latest sketch features one of Batman's classic villains: Victor Zsasz. The DC Comics publisher is auctioning the sketch off on eBay, with all proceeds dedicated to helping comic book shops impacted by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
"Day 21 brings ZSASZ! The 1st Sketch of 20 headshots (sketch #s 21-40) of my overall quest to do 60 sketches over 60 days! Pen & ink w/whiteout on 9x12" board. Proceeds to benefit struggling comic stores," Lee wrote on Twitter.
Lee's image depicts a shirtless Zsasz wearing his signature sunglasses, with a toothpick dangling from his mouth. Batman advances on him, with the Dark Knight reflected in Zsasz's shades.
Zsasz debuted in 1992's Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle. He is a serial killer who carves a tally mark into his flesh for every one of his victims. Chris Messina portrayed Zsasz in Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), while Tim Booth played him in Batman Begins.
All the proceeds from Lee's auctions will go to benefit the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC). BINC is raising funds to help support comic book stores in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Lee plans to draw 60 sketches, each one focusing on a different DC character.