Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #115

Batman crouches in a bone-strewn cavern, cape spread and teeth bared, clutching a glowing light source as skeletal remains and a slithering serpent surround him — Dan Brereton's painted-style cover art gives "The Darkness" a genuinely unsettling atmosphere. This February 1999 issue of Legends of the Dark Knight pairs Darren Vincenzo's writing with Luke McDonnell's art for what the cover promises is a descent into something primal and deeply threatening. If you enjoy Batman pushed into claustrophobic, creature-feature territory, issue #115 makes a compelling addition to your collection.