Though he is perhaps best known for illustrating Venom for Marvel Comics, artist Ryan Stegman often illustrates other characters from time to time. His latest sketch features the relatively new but very prominent DC Comics villain, The Batman Who Laughs, who is at the center of Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion's  Dark Nights: Death Metal."Venom Boy" posted the sketch of the insidious alternate version of Batman to his Twitter account, which features the insidious Batman Who Laughs. "Tonight on the @stegmanshow we had [Scott Snyder]! And I drew this! Banger of an episode," Stegman wrote, referring to the Stegman and Friends podcast he hosts with Venom writer Donny Cates, the most recent episode of which featured Snyder as a guest.RELATED: Venom: Ryan Stegman Livestream Art Includes Hints for Future Storyline

Stegman's sketch showcases the Batman Who Laughs in the regal armor and crown he sported during the first issue of Death Metal. He stands under a dark sky, his face twisted in his signature rictus grin.

The Batman Who Laughs is an alternate version of Bruce Wayne, who was infected by Joker toxin and became a lethal strategist. He convinced the dark goddess Perpetua that he would be her disciple, and helped her reshape the Multiverse in her image.

Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 is available now from DC Comics.

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