Azrael #37

Bane dominates this January 1998 cover of Azrael #37, rendered in an imposing close-up by penciler Roger Robinson and inker James Pascoe — the hulking villain looms forward, masked face glowing with red eyes, massive arms spread wide, and his scarlet cape billowing around him as he clutches a golden gauntlet. The cover banner announces "The Return of Bane!" loud and clear, setting the stage for part two of "Angel and the Bane." With writer Dennis O'Neil at the helm, this mid-series installment promises a hard-hitting clash between Azrael and one of DC's most physically formidable adversaries.