A dramatic comic book cover featuring a face-off between Batman and The Penguin, each embodying their contrasting visions of Gotham City. On one side, The Penguin stands with a cunning expression, backed by a luxurious, neon-lit futuristic Gotham with towering glass skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife. On the opposite side, Batman is shrouded in shadows, his cityscape marked by a gritty, rain-soaked, and crime-ridden Gotham of dimly lit alleys and classic architecture. Between them flows a dark river, crossed by a symbolic, weathered bridge that connects and divides their worlds, hinting at the struggle for control over Gotham. The cover is rendered in high-definition portraiture, capturing photorealistic details and intense expressions that reveal the unyielding determination in Batman's eyes and The Penguin’s calculated gaze. Sharp lighting contrasts emphasize the divide, with Penguin’s side bathed in artificial neon glows and Batman’s side shrouded in somber, natural shadows. The composition balances symbolism and emotion, illustrating the iconic rivalry and the stark opposition between Batman's vigilant justice and Penguin’s calculated ambition. Style: Hyper-realistic, dynamic expressions, comic book art, dystopian versus modern Gotham, high contrast lighting, photorealistic textures, intense mood, 2:3 aspect ratio --niji 6