Batman Annual #15

Part of DC's 1991 Armageddon 2001 crossover event, this Batman Annual presents a brooding, atmospheric cover by Scott Hampton — a lone, shackled Batman stands shrouded in his cape against a misty, desolate backdrop, radiating quiet defiance despite his bonds. The muted, painterly tones give the image a haunting weight that feels distinctly different from the usual superhero fare. Inside, Alan Grant, Jim Fern, and Steve Leialoha take on "The Last Batman Story" — a title that promises something genuinely consequential for the Dark Knight.