Vachss was hesitant about using creative property that belonged to someone else but recognized the opportunity to reach a new audience. He started writing the novel, on speculation, and DC Comics eventually agreed to the project, allowing Vachss to take some creative liberties.
Vachss was uncertain about using someone else's creative property but saw an opportunity to reach a new audience. He began writing the novel on speculation, and DC Comics eventually agreed to the project, allowing Vachss to take some creative liberties.