Batman

Bruce Wayne, traumatized by the murder of his parents as a child, trained his mind and body to their peak and became Batman — Gotham City's dark, gothic protector. This iteration, rendered by Kelley Jones's iconic horror-influenced art, embodies an especially brooding, atmospheric take on the classic vigilante.

A shadowy, atmospheric reinvention brought to life by the legendary creative pairing of Doug Moench and Kelley Jones, this Batman emerged in 2014 with a distinctly Modern Age sensibility — brooding, gothic, and unmistakably their own. With only six catalog appearances, this is a rare, collector-worthy corner of the Batman universe, the kind of concentrated run that rewards dedicated fans hunting for something off the beaten path. Sharing pages with the likes of Tim Drake, Dick Grayson, and Nightwing, this iteration of the Dark Knight exists within the rich tapestry of Gotham's extended family, turning up across Detective Comics and even Supergirl. If you love your Batman steeped in ink-drenched atmosphere and the unmistakable artistic vision of Jones's elongated, expressive style, this is absolutely worth tracking down.