Azrael: Agent of the Bat #84

This January 2002 issue of Azrael: Agent of the Bat delivers a visually striking cover by penciler Scott McDaniel and inker Sergio Cariello, set in what appears to be a baseball stadium — note the "425" marker on the outfield wall and the bright stadium lights blazing in the background. Azrael, clad in his ornate gold armor and flowing red costume, plants a knee on a downed opponent while a massive, bloodied sword swings in from above, making the threat feel immediate and overwhelming. With the interior story by O'Neil, Cariello, and Pascoe, this is a solid chapter in DC's dark, action-driven series for fans who love their heroes tested to the limit.