Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #7

Part of DC's 1997 "Pulp Heroes" annuals event, this Legends of the Dark Knight annual drops Batman into a thrillingly retro wartime setting — the cover by Gary Gianni depicts the Dark Knight crouching atop the wing of a red biplane, cape streaming in the wind, as he grapples with a downed adversary while a WWI-era triplane circles menacingly in the smoke-filled sky. The painterly, atmospheric artwork perfectly suits the "My Greatest Adventure" tagline, evoking the pulp adventure magazines that inspired so much of Batman's DNA. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Steve Yeowell and Russ Heath, this annual is a handsome package for fans who love their Dark Knight stories steeped in history and high-altitude danger.