Batman: Shadow of the Bat #15

Gotham Freaks, Part Two" arrives in August 1993 with a cover by Brian Stelfreeze that makes an immediate impression: Batman stands with his back to the viewer, cape billowing dramatically, clutching a trident as roaring flames engulf the background and shadowy figures lurk in the inferno on either side of him. The image radiates a tense, almost mythic atmosphere — Gotham's protector poised against chaos rather than retreating from it. Alan Grant and Joe Staton continue their story inside, making this a fine midpoint chapter to have on your shelf.