Batman: Shadow of the Bat #75

The special 75th issue of Batman: Shadow of the Bat arrives in 1998 as part of the "Aftershock" storyline, and the cover by Glen Orbik and Laurel Blechman makes a bold statement: Batman stands at center, flanked by the icy blue visage of Mr. Freeze on the left and the molten, rocky form of Clayface on the right, fire and cold energy crackling around them all. The tagline "By Fire… Or by Ice?" captures the dilemma perfectly, with two towering threats looming over the Dark Knight like forces of nature. Alan Grant and Mark Buckingham deliver this milestone chapter with a cover that promises high stakes and a Gotham pushed to its limits.