Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #1

Against a deep crimson Gotham skyline, Batman crouches atop a rooftop with grappling wire coiled in one hand and a batarang raised in the other, a gothic clock tower looming behind him — it's a striking cover by Ethan Van Sciver that captures the Dark Knight at his most purposeful and predatory. This first collected volume of *Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight* promises anthology-style storytelling from a range of top comics talents, including writer Damon Lindelof and artist Jeff Lemire, whose story "The Butler Did It" anchors the collection. For anyone who loves Batman at his most atmospheric and character-driven, this is a fine place to dive in.