In this Artist Spotlight, we are thrilled to feature Amos Hemsley, the 3D sculptor behind the stunning miniatures in the new Enemies of
Gotham City
tabletop game. From an early age, Amos Hemsley was immersed in comic books, action figures, and memorabilia that were commonplace for the Bronze age of comic books. Movies and television shows also caught his eye, such as great films like Superman
the Movie, Spider-man
, and the 1960s Batman
TV series. Amos has spent his career translating the dynamic energy of comic books and film into tangible art. From the broad-shouldered silhouette of the Dark Knight
to the theatrical menace of The Joker
, Amos’s work captures the fluid, minimalist elegance that made Batman: The Animated Series a masterpiece. Join us as we go behind the scenes with Amos to discuss his journey sculpting the legendary heroes and villains in Enemies of
Gotham City
.
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The Enemies of
Gotham City
game is inspired by the iconic and beloved Batman
: The Animated Series. With so many fans sharing Amos’s enthusiasm for the series he truly wanted to create something that the fans will love. One of Amos’s biggest challenges in sculpting the well known DC characters was trying to land a definitive version that would do the series and game justice. Amos said “these characters have been cherished for decades. So I have to do my part”.
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BATMAN and all related characters and elements ©2026 &
DC. WB SHIELD: © &
WBEI. (s26) AGES 14+
Sculpting well-known and highly recognizable characters at such a small scale is no easy feat. With the Enemies of
Gotham City
’s tallest miniature measuring about 50 mm, every detail counts. Amos explained that getting each feature just right was doable through a 3D sculpting program called ZBrush, which allows him to go back and zoom in to apply little details once the base of the sculpture is completed. To coincide with this, we asked Amos how he was able to convey the personalities and might of these characters, despite them being this small. To that he responded “that part is based on the brilliant art direction of Caleb Cleveland (Visual Art Specialist at Upper Deck). He’ll sketch the pose that he’d like for the character to be in. I’ll then translate what I see to 3D incorporating that desired feeling”.
Product depicted for demonstration purposes only and is subject to change without notice. ©2026 The Upper Deck Company.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements ©2026 &
DC. WB SHIELD: © &
WBEI. (s26) AGES 14+
Before we wrapped up our conversation, we asked Amos one final question about the impact he hopes his work will have when fans see the Enemies of
Gotham City
miniatures for the first time. Amos shared, “When I was a kid I’d look up and pretend that Superman
flew by as he raced to stop Bizarro
from causing a disaster. There was this raw emotion that overtook me. That passion has stayed with me ever since. I’d like for the fans to be inspired to create their own epic battles with these figures”. Whether you are a DC fan or tabletop gamer the Enemies of
Gotham City
miniatures are truly spectacular! Follow along to learn more about the various artists that contributed to the creation of Enemies of
Gotham City
.
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