The legendary first computer-generated Batman graphic novel returns — authentic, untouched, and reborn with a companion making-of collectible set. In 1990, Batman: Digital Justice broke history as the first computer-generated Batman graphic novel. Published by DC Comics, it sold worldwide, became the #2 best-selling comic at the time, and marked a turning point in the future of comics, art, and the coming of age of the personal computer and the world we live in today. The world changed, and Batman was there to guard us against the internet and the evils within. Technology and progress always have their way, but like in the legend of the comic, the Digital Batman was there to help us through the journey. And what I journy ot has been. 

Now, 35 years later, we’re bringing the original book back not only to celebrate the anniversary for those who are old enough to be there and witness it all, but also for the new generations that were not born yet. I'm no prophet, but I was born thinking ahead, and the time has happened since the story was written and the book was published, and the proof is all there. From drones to computer viruses and digital crime and the fear of computers taking over the world -and they did, and yes, and like always, humans find the way to evolve and benefit from it all.

“I’m no prophet, but I was born thinking ahead. The story was written, the book was published, and the proof is all there: drones, computer viruses, digital crime, and the fear of machines taking over the world. And yes, it happened. But as always, humanity finds a way to evolve and benefit from it all. We are entering a new revolution. Everything is changing fast again. But remember: we’ve been here before. History repeats itself, and Batman: Digital Justice was ahead of its time. The Making Of book tells that story in full — the risks, the breakthroughs, and the wisdom gained along the way.”

— Pepe Moreno

It has to be something special. Retro yet futuristic, really, so where do you land? think Floppies and a floppy drive of one MB each. The Macintosh and the dawn of desktop publishing. So here is something extraordinary and special that I like and hope you like it too. This 35th Anniversary RETROGRADE edition exists because of you — the fans who believed in this story then, and who continue to keep it alive today. I’m honoured to welcome you back into this Digital Gotham, and grateful to share this moment with you. 

Thirty-five years ago, Batman: Digital Justice was released to the world. At the time, it was called an experiment — a leap into uncharted territory where art, story, and technology collided. We were exploring the future with the very first fully computer-generated graphic novel for Batman.

(Author’s Note — Pepe Moreno)

WELCOME BACK TO THE FUTURE, and one of my favourite subtitles of all of my comics that, in one way or another, predicted the future. Not because I possess extraordinary powers, but because I’m an artist and can envision the future, weaving it into the story. Like a time machine, my mind travels through time with ease, but I have yet to figure out how to take my body with me. Anyway, it was all there, printed and published decades ago.  

“I’m no prophet, but I was born thinking ahead. The story was written, the book was published, and the proof is all there: drones, computer viruses, digital crime, and the fear of machines taking over the world. And yes, it happened. But as always, humanity finds a way to evolve and benefit from it all. We are entering a new revolution. Everything is changing fast again. But remember: we’ve been here before. History repeats itself, and Batman: Digital Justice was ahead of its time. The Making Of book tells that story in full — the risks, the breakthroughs, and the wisdom gained along the way.”

“One day it’s the future, and before you know it, it’s retro again.”

— Pepe Moreno

What you now (will) hold in your hands is a faithful reprint of that original 1990 edition — produced directly from the archival files preserved by DC Comics. But it is also something new: a celebration of how far we’ve come, and a reminder of how bold ideas can resonate decades later. Well, the idea is to reprint the original as it was in its original run. In other words, an identical replica to the original with matching paper and construction, and of course, the art of the pages of the book. 

Batman: Digital Justice wasn’t just a comic — it was a leap into the future. Born in the cyberpunk era of the 1980s, alongside Andy Warhol's experimentation with the Amiga and the rise of Blade Runner culture, it captured the raw, jagged beauty of early digital art. This 35th Anniversary edition is more than a reprint — it’s a time capsule and an invitation to relive the dawn of digital storytelling while looking ahead to the future we’re still building.

The Making Of — An Encyclopedia of the Experiment

In the Making Of, I go full encyclopedia mode — every process, every mistake, every breakthrough. I document, annotate, and illustrate everything I went through with excruciating detail. It was a wild, beautiful adventure, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.

This companion volume doesn’t just retell the story — it reconstructs it. Every sketch, every tool, every technical limitation, and creative hack is explained and shown. You’ll receive the behind-the-scenes blueprints, early tests, design notes, raw files, and the context that transformed an experiment into a milestone. Everything is illustrated and laid out for history.

If you love craft, process, or the untold mechanics of digital art, this is the book for you — an archival, illustrated deep dive that preserves the moment and the method for future readers and makers.

I felt like I was in the midst of a circus of juggling what the world was like and what it was going to be like. Please don't ask me how I got there, but I'm of the notion that the universe had something to do with it. Whether cursed or chosen, I was the only one there, and I had to do it, so I said yes to DC and to the future. My Indiana Jones vs. the Matrix (before both were even written) - my journey began.

I told the story in the making of the book companion book, but I wanted to show how the scene was and what it looked like. This picture was taken at the time and for the book, and as you can see, there's a Mac two if you can remember, etc.) I started with an Amiga, and that's a significant part of the story you'll see in the making-of book.

This pages are excerted from my Pepe Moreno Sketchbook recent publication punlication where i narrate the process opf all my best kbow works including of course Batman: Digital Justice and the best knbown of my works. Everybody from that generation in comics knows the book, but the new y generation born less that 35 years ago do noy. THE SKETCH BOOK ITSELF IS OFFERED AS A BONUS REWARD.

And what a terrific way to enclose it all: a RETRO Drive, complete with an actual disk as if it came straight from 1990. It’s part time capsule, part art object, and part documentary. Inside, you’ll find digital extras, interviews, and materials that extend the story of Digital Justice into its modern legacy.

I always wanted to do this with all my books, and that's actually what I'm doing, but this one had to be more special and more like "hardware". So here's one of the designs chosen so far. I chose white in the book, but I also wanted it in black, given the Dark Knight story. However, I wanted contrast then, and I still like it now. It looks cool and is totally collectible (light not included yet).

Pepe Moreno is a world-renowned author, artist, designer, and gaming entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in traditional and digital art forms and entertainment media. He is a digital pioneer and is best known as the creator of Batman: Digital Justice, the first-ever digital graphic novel and the second-best-selling in the history of comics. He has also been responsible for many other industry firsts, and his works, such as Rebel, Gene Kong, and Generation Zero, have been published in magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is the President of Digital Fusion Inc., a design and development studio in Los Angeles, and the driving force behind BeachHead (BeachHead 2000), one of the longest-standing cult video game titles of the last three decades. His creative impatience and integrity bring about an art aesthetic that is uniquely his own, both in content and form, and his artwork is sought by collectors all over the world. Whether digital or analog, it is the sum of it all that defines PEPE's art and brand. Must as well tell you about myself. It must have all started at some point, but to me, it was simply that I had the initiative as a child. My mother, who was not particularly educated back in those days in Spain, got me a pencil and a piece of paper, and started my journey to what I am and I do today.

(Author’s Note — Pepe Moreno)

When Batman: Digital Justice was finished, I knew something had happened. The world reacted immediately — and enthusiastically. With this book, I proved to myself and to others that technology could be a blessing, not a burden. If you project your vision with conviction, you can change the way people perceive stories, images, and the future itself. History would be the judge — and history soon proved it right.

Even then, I was already exploring the new frontiers of CD-ROM, interactive games, and digital comics. But Digital Justice was the necessary bridge — the step between analogue and digital — at the moment when the desktop revolution was about to happen.

Sometimes someone will ask me... 

"When did I learn how to draw?" and my answer is, "I never learned how to draw." ... "I was born drawing," and the rest is history to continue to be made...

— Pepe Moreno

This video came up on YouTube and was quite a revelation as to what my art looked like to other people... 

In the 1980s, Max Headroom was the rage — a symbol of the digital future the world was racing toward. Batman: Digital Justice was part of that same wave, tapping into the cultural current that imagined technology as both promise and threat. Some of us could see the future with crystal clarity, even if the technology wasn’t fully there yet. It became our job to show that future as if it already existed, to make it real with the tools at our disposal.

No the book did make to the cover of time magazine, but t was covered in many technology magazines a long with every mass media publications in everyy language around the world. The Time magazine cover was done to illustrate the story of the book, and yes, we got permission from Time magazine to do it (same company, different division)  

Back in the 80s, when the golden age of comics was in full swing, I was right there with legends like Moebius, Richard Corben, and Liberatore. But then computers began creeping into our world, and a few of us strayed into the unknown — the future. I lived through the entire transition: from traditional comics to digital comics, and later into video games. All of it became part of the cyberpunk pop history of the seventies and eighties. Every decade demands change, and that was the shift back then. Out of that moment came Batman: Digital Justice. And if you look closely, it feels eerily similar to where we stand today with Artificial Intelligence. The future was then, and the future is now again.

It was the pop era of digital art. Just a block from my loft on Bleecker Street in New York, Andy Warhol’s studio was buzzing. They filmed him experimenting with an Amiga, making a digital portrait of Debbie Harry from Blondie. At the same time, I was doing the same — only further ahead, technologically and artistically. We were the technical punks, the first wave of cyberpunk, fueled by Blade Runner and William Gibson’s novels. That’s when it all started, and why all my books orbit around time travel and predicting the future.

So what about the book's aesthetics? The jagged edges, the pixelated look — where does that come from? 

That’s precisely the point. Digital Justice captured the aesthetic essence of its time — raw, jagged, and alive. It came from pushing early digital tools right to their limits. It wasn’t polished, but that was the beauty of it. It reflected both the promise and the imperfections of a new technology as it sought to find its voice. What people now call the “retro look” was truly a moment in history.

What you’ll hold in your hands today — if you don’t already own it — is more than just a reprint. It’s a time capsule and an invitation. Think floppies and one-megabyte drives. Think of the Macintosh and the dawn of desktop publishing. This 35th Anniversary edition celebrates not just that era, but also the future we’re still building.

— Pepe Moreno

BAMAN ORIGINAL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO. When it was all set and done, something very different had happened, and here is a video production by yours honestly (minus the music for YouTube policy) of a video back then and with the technology of the time. Animating anything was not easy, but as fibky as it was, it was state-of-the-art back then. CLOSING VIDEO.

It was an adventure and a journey that I will never forget. I traveled to continents and corporations all over the world with the companies, and the places revealed clues to the technology solutions I was seeking. It was an Indiana Jones adventure, but in the pursuit of knowledge and solutions to puzzles, I got myself into. That I will never forget…

While on tour in Europe (Belgium) with my fiancée, and at Golden Apple in Los Angeles. I signed literally thousands of books worldwide, and it wasn't a dream.

I placed the new poster on the window in Photoshop, in an old photograph, but the book by the window was the real thing.   

It was all a dream, come true, not out of a fairy tale, but true to life in all his glory, and nothing to be depressed about. I was in glory in a humble way, and as precious as life is and could be when your soul is in the right place. What a journey it was.

Welcome to a set of rewards like no other. I was to think marth stwardt, these are my personal picks for things that I could and would like to have myself. I like neat things. The neat factor is an essential factor in everything I do. Welcome to a set of rewards like no other. I was to think marth stwardt, these are my personal picks for things that I could and would like to have myself. I like neat things. The Neat factor is an essential factor in everything I do or say. 

Reward (1): Welcome to Flipbooks

This is the first step into a whole new way of experiencing comics. Somewhere between the digital and analog worlds, you’ll get the Flipbook Edition of Batman: Digital Justice — viewable on your computer, tablet, or mobile device, anytime, anywhere.

This is the first book I’m publishing on my site, PepemorenoStudio.com, and it’s the beginning of something much bigger: PEPE MORENO PLAY BOOKS. A living library where you can access not only Digital Justice but also my other comics and new interactive experiences.

By backing this reward, you’ll be among the first to explore this new format, carrying forward the spirit of the original 1990 book as it was always intended to be alive in the digital space.

Reward (2): Original Graphic Novel Reprint (Pre-Order Only)

The legendary Batman: Digital Justice returns in an identical reprint, produced from the same films, on the same paper, and with the same fidelity as its historic 1990 release. Available in both softcover and hardcover, this long-awaited edition is more than just a book — it’s a time capsule of digital pop culture, bridging the dawn of computer art with the world we live in today—a must-have for fans who were there and for new readers discovering this milestone for the first time.

This is the identical reprint of the original. Nothing is amiss: we are using the original films from the DC Comics archives, and the printing will be handled by DC Comics’ own printers for complete accuracy and fidelity to the original. That’s my promise — and to the best of my ability, I will oversee it to make sure it happens right.

Available in both softcover and hardcover, with multiple book sleeves to choose from.

Reward (3): The Making Of — Companion Volume

Not just a great story to share and learn from — everything is meticulously documented and narrated to convey the state of the moment and the history that unfolds within it. Every day, every fleeting moment of failure and the glory that comes when you accomplish something that was once only in your head, and that the world wants to hear. There’s a lot of wisdom here, and it’s a beautiful life captured in these pages.”

From the very first spark of an idea — experimenting on an Amiga computer before the Macintosh era — to surfing the technological wave of the late 80s, this companion volume documents it all. We knew history was happening as we worked, and as artists and storytellers, we felt both the struggle and the exhilaration of creating something entirely new. This book presents the history and the story side by side.

Reward (4) The 35th Anniversary RETROGRADE BOX Edition. 

Retro yet futuristic — just like the era that created it. Think floppies, one-megabyte drives, the Macintosh, and the dawn of desktop publishing. This faithful reprint exists because of you, the fans who believed in the story then and keep it alive today. Own a true time capsule of digital comics history.

I always wanted to do this with all my blocks, and that's actually what I'm doing, but this one had to be more special and more like "hardware". So here's one of the designs chosen so far. I chose white in the book, but I also wanted it in black, given the Dark Knight story. However, I wanted contrast then, and I still like it now. It looks cool and is totally a collectible (light not included yet). 

Additional Rewards added (look at the rewards bar) 

Buy a piece of comic book history today.

Reward (5): Book Skins (Limited editions)

Change the look, change the vibe. These exclusive Book Skins are specially designed sleeves for Batman: Digital Justice hardcovers, offered only through this campaign. Each comes in unique colors and themes — collectible, interchangeable, and fun to show off. Whether you’re dressing your book for display, building a matching set, or just adding variety to your shelf, these skins make your edition stand out. Limited editions help the project while providing a visual reward for the supporter.

Book skins are cool and come in multiple colors and themes, all unique, all collectable, and fun to play with. These are the "sleeves" typically used in hardcover books. Change the flavor, adorn a collection, or simply show it off to friends; it's all yours for a nominal contribution that helps bring the product to life. 

Reward (6): Book Skins (Limited editions)

Celebrate 35 years of Batman: Digital Justice with these limited-edition commemorative posters — available in two sizes (24×31 at $200, or 15×21 at $100). Each poster is printed on archival-quality stock, signed by Pepe Moreno, hand-numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Limited to 200 copies per size, these posters are designed to be framed, displayed, and treasured as true collector’s milestones.

This is a unique item offered only for KS members and contributors. These are as large as a movie poster and printed on acid-free, archival poster paper for optimal quality and durability. These are very exclusive, and there are only 100 of each.  

Reward (7) – Art Prints Collection

High-quality 16×20 art prints on original-style comic paper, plus 11×14 hand-drawn Batman and hero illustrations (B&W $100 / Color $150). All signed, limited, and COA-certified. Originals are originals — but these reproductions look and feel like the real thing.

These are ORIGINAL REPRODUCTIONS. The idea is that they look and feel like the original, but cost significantly less. Only you will know the difference — but yes, an original is an original (and even smells different, if you're a connoisseur). So, how is it that the prints are so good, thanks to yours truly? I dare you to see the difference in the way they look and feel. Printed on the original comic paper used for the originals to get the same feeling, minus the smell, perhaps.

In addition to the book pages as art prints, you can also get some of my new art. I always wanted to take the character to where it belongs and make it evil, more fun, more exciting, but quite the opposite of the folklore figure.  

Reward (8) — Book Plates Reward 

Exclusive hand-drawn and illustrated bookplate commissions by Pepe Moreno featuring the Batman: Digital Justice cover as a frame. Each is unique, signed by Pepe Moreno, and comes with a certificate of authenticity (COA). Available only through Kickstarter. $500 – Custom 11×14 Commission (Kickstarter Exclusive) Available in black and white or color — your choice. Each piece is an authentic original, not a reproduction. 

Offered as pre-orders (to be completed and shipped), or as live commissions — already drawn and ready to pick up, or even created on the spot at comic events. Comes signed and with a certificate of authenticity (COA).

Reward (8) – Pepe Moreno Commissions

Commissions are typically 11×14 hand-drawn originals created around themes that I choose, or, if requested ahead of time, fully custom by request (at a slightly higher price). Black and white or color — you decide. These are authentic originals. Custom preorders, already drawn or to be picked up ready, or live right on the spot at a comic event.

Own a one-of-a-kind 11×14 original drawing by Pepe Moreno. Choose black & white or color, preorder a custom request, or get one created live at an event. Each is signed, authentic, and comes with a COA — a true collector’s treasure.

Offered as pre-orders (to be completed and shipped), or as live commissions — already drawn and ready to pick up, or even created on the spot at comic events. Comes signed and with a certificate of authenticity (COA).

Reward (9) – Batman Print Collection

Archival Print Collection – High-quality reproductions printed on authentic comic-style paper, capturing the look and feel of the originals. Available as singles ($50 B&W, $100 color), a curated set of five ($250), or in a deluxe collector’s folder ($400). Each is signed and comes with a COA — collectible, frame-ready, and faithful to the original art.

Own a slice of Batman: Digital Justice history in high-fidelity art prints, produced to feel identical to the original hand-drawn works. Printed on authentic comic-style paper for that true vintage touch.

Each print is signed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Limited quantities available — highly collectible and designed for framing.

Reward (10) – Framed Saint Luminocities

Translucent, stained-glass–style artworks that reimagine Batman as a saint-like figure. Each is hand-finished, unique, and emits a glow when displayed. A sacred pop-culture collectible.

These are cool and tactile, one-of-a-kind pieces of art. No two are alike in their content or in their hand-drawn frames — there are no reproductions. Each is crafted to be truly singular. The delicate light effect adds an ethereal quality, making them even more appealing as collectible crafts. When displayed, your piece becomes not just art but an experience of light and form. This is a creation that will exist only once in the world — and it will be yours.

Full Collector’s Description. I wanted to create something that feels spiritual, iconic, and timeless. These translucent, stained-glass–inspired artworks transform Batman into a saint-like figure. Each piece is truly unique — no two are alike — because they are hand-finished with my own linework and accents. The deliberate design allows light to shine through, making the figures appear to glow with life. These aren’t just collectibles; they are sacred objects of pop culture, bridging art, myth, and devotion.

Offered as pre-orders (to be completed and shipped), or as live commissions — already drawn and ready to pick up, or even created on the spot at comic events. Every piece is signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) to guarantee its uniqueness and value.

Reward (11) Before & After Trilogy Collector’s Piece

Before & After Trilogy Collector’s Piece. A rare 3–5 set limited release from Pepe Moreno’s archive: original page from the films + optical sketches + framed thematic layout. Signed, COA, and includes the hardcover set, all posters/prints, and companion backer credit.

These pieces were framed soon after Batman: Digital Justice was first published, during the height of its success. I originally assembled them as a kind of self-rewarding gift — a way to honor the achievement and preserve the process that took the book from raw sketches to final printed pages.

Each set showcases that journey in full: the pencil sketches, the transition into digital, and the ultimate page as it appeared in print. Framed together, they capture the many steps in a single, thematic arc.

There are only three sets in existence, personally created and selected by me. They are true prime-time collectibles, offered here for the very first time. Signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), they come directly from my private archive — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Reward (12) – Saint Batman Stained Glass (Framed)

This is the crown jewel of the campaign: a 14×14 framed stained-glass artwork, with a central 10×10 glass image of Batman reimagined as a saint. Each frame is crafted in either carved wood or precision-cut metal, engineered for authentic weight and craftsmanship.

The artwork itself is translucent and luminous, designed to glow when placed in front of natural light or with an added LED source. Each piece is hand-finished, one-of-a-kind, and never reproduced — truly a sacred relic of pop culture.

Signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Strictly limited to 5 units worldwide.

Reward (13) People Moreno Originals

Pepe Moreno’s career spans comics, video games, and beyond — but nothing compares to the value and sheer joy of owning an authentic piece of his art that carries the weight of history. For the first time ever, collectors can choose from originals or curated reproductions identical in detail and intensity to the source.

The brilliance of these pieces endures thanks to Moreno’s unique methods. Many were painted with Pelikan inks — nearly fluorescent in their vibrancy — airbrushed and layered to psychedelic effect. Decades later, the colors remain astonishingly bright, having stood the test of time. These artworks aren’t just pages; they are living relics of a groundbreaking era in digital comics.

Reward (14) Rare Original Poster

Only seven authentic posters from the original Batman: Digital Justice print run remain. Pepe Moreno signs each, comes with a COA, and represents an true piece of comic and digital art history. An extremely rare opportunity — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Own one of the rarest artifacts from the original Batman: Digital Justice release. This is an authentic original poster print run, preserved for 35 years and now offered exclusively to collectors.

This reward is more than a poster — it’s a time capsule, marking a turning point in comics and technology.

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