Batman: Dark Knight Dynasty #[nn]

In "Dark Past," a chilling twist on Batman’s origin reimagines the tragedy that forged the Dark Knight—Vandal Savage eliminates Bruce Wayne’s family after they uncover his plan to divert an asteroid from colliding with Earth. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Gary Frank, with inks by Cam Smith and vibrant colors by Ian Hannin, Alex Bleyaert, and Robert Ro, this 1998 tale delivers a haunting alternate history where Batman’s sacrifice is both heroic and devastating. The cover by Brom captures the grim intensity of the moment.