(W) Steve Niles (A/CA) Scott Hampton. Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Gotham City has another guardian* a protector known only in whispers and children's jump rope songs and he's not afraid to get his hands bloody! Meet Simon Dark* the mysterious creature of the night who's the star of a new ongoing series by the creative team behind the acclaimed GOTHAM COUNTY LINE writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and artist Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES)!