A powerful comic book cover illustrating a tense confrontation between Batman and The Penguin, capturing their intense rivalry over Gotham City. On one side, The Penguin stands with a calculating, almost sinister expression, his unique features exaggerated in sharp detail--prominent nose, slightly smirking lips, and small, piercing eyes that reveal his ruthless cunning. Dressed in his iconic formal attire with a dark suit, crisp shirt, and a monocle glinting under the city lights, The Penguin’s appearance is both aristocratic and menacing. Behind him looms a futuristic Gotham, neon lights illuminating towering glass skyscrapers and casting an artificial glow that reflects his ambition and control over the underworld. On the other side, Batman stands shrouded in shadow, his expression set with grim determination, against a backdrop of gritty, rain-soaked Gotham filled with old brick buildings and dark alleys. Between them, a dark river flows, spanned by a crumbling, symbolic bridge that separates and connects their contrasting worlds. Rendered in high-definition portraiture, the cover captures the stark contrast between the characters: The Penguin's side is lit by cold, neon colors, while Batman’s side is shrouded in natural shadows and dim light. Photorealistic details enhance the intensity of their expressions, and sharp lighting contrasts underscore the thematic divide between Batman’s justice and The Penguin’s calculated ambition. Style: Hyper-realistic, intense expressions, comic book art, distinct and exaggerated features for The Penguin, stark lighting contrasts, futuristic versus modern Gotham, symbolic bridge, 2:3 aspect ratio. --niji 6