Batman Confidential #13

The cover of Batman Confidential #13 sets a tense tone for "Wrath Child," the opening chapter of a brand-new story arc: a man — his badge and ID reading "Gordon" tumbling away alongside a pistol — is caught mid-fall against a blood-red Gotham skyline, with Batman's stern face looming large in the background. Rags Morales and Mark Farmer's cover composition keeps you guessing about the circumstances, balancing peril and atmosphere with real visual punch. With Tony Bedard scripting and Morales on interior art as well, this 2008 issue looks like a compelling entry point for anyone who enjoys Batman stories rooted in Gotham's street-level drama.