Long before Todd McFarlane co-founded Image Comics and revolutionized the industry, he left an indelible mark on the Dark Knight with his kinetic, cape-driven artwork in the 1987 DC Comics story Batman: Year Two. This Gold Label DC Multiverse figure exists specifically to honor that chapter of McFarlane's career — translating his signature exaggerated capes and dynamic silhouettes directly into three-dimensional form. It's a piece that speaks to two distinct collector audiences: serious DC Batman completists and fans of McFarlane's artistic legacy who followed his journey from comics penciler to toy industry titan.
Released as a Target Exclusive under McFarlane Toys' premium Gold Label sub-line, this figure saw limited distribution, making it considerably harder to track down than standard DC Multiverse releases. The Gold Label designation signals elevated production values and a more curated design approach — and this release earns it. The oversized window box departs from a traditional blister card format entirely, presenting the figure and its accessories as a display-ready diorama behind a large clear front window. The Gold Label Collection seal appears prominently in the upper-left corner alongside the 'Based on the Art of Todd McFarlane' badge, reinforcing its status as a tribute piece rather than a standard retail wave entry.
What separates this release from other DC Multiverse Batman figures is its dual-cape display system. A large, dramatically sculpted plastic cape captures the sweeping, almost architectural quality McFarlane brought to Batman's silhouette in 1987 — the kind of cape that fills an entire panel. A softer fabric cape option is also included for collectors who prefer a more classic presentation. The graveyard cross base grounds the figure thematically, evoking the gothic cemetery imagery central to the original story's atmosphere. With 22 points of articulation, this is a poseable figure first and a display piece second — though many collectors will find the dramatic standing pose with the large plastic cape the definitive presentation.
This example is being sold in its vintage condition. The oversized black window box presents well, with the large front window allowing full visual inspection of the figure and accessories inside. Box condition is assessed and reflected in the product metafields. We evaluate every piece we list personally before it ships — what you see in these images is the exact item you'll receive.
The included collectible trading card adds another layer for set builders, as the back panel highlights five cards in the series with a 'Collect Them All' callout. Whether you're filling a gap in your Gold Label run, displaying it alongside your McFarlane art prints, or hunting down the most visually striking Batman in the DC Multiverse line, this is a hard piece to replicate. We offer returns on items that don't match their listed condition — shop with confidence.