Batman #479

In "Pagan," Batman confronts a chilling mystery when two wealthy men are abducted and subjected to brutal torment. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Tom Mandrake, the story unfolds with a tense, methodical pace as the Dark Knight traces the victims’ connections, uncovering a disturbing pattern tied to a new, enigmatic figure operating in Gotham. The cover by Tom Mandrake captures the issue’s grim atmosphere, setting the tone for a crime thriller rooted in justice and retribution.