Azrael: Agent of the Bat #86

Issue #86 of Azrael: Agent of the Bat arrives in March 2002 with a cover by Scott McDaniel and Sergio Cariello that practically radiates heat — Azrael lunges forward in his red-and-gold armor, claws extended, his unmasked face twisted with fierce intensity as explosions and debris erupt all around him. It's a striking image that puts the character's dual nature — warrior and protector — front and center, perfectly framing the story inside, titled "Rescues." With Dennis O'Neil writing and Cariello also handling interior art, this creative team delivers the kind of focused, character-driven Bat-universe storytelling that made this series a compelling companion to the wider DC line.