Batman: War on Crime #[nn]

This hardcover graphic novel, part of DC's prestige-format line, presents a standalone Batman story by writer Paul Dini and artist Alex Ross. The tale follows Bruce Wayne as he confronts a young boy whose father was murdered, forcing Batman to reflect on his own childhood trauma and the cycle of violence in Gotham. The story features appearances by Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner Gordon, and flashbacks to Thomas and Martha Wayne.