Detective Comics #597

In "Private Viewing," Batman finds himself the star of a twisted snuff film when amateur filmmaker Lampet captures his clash with thug Tonka. When two young boxers step in to help, Batman tracks Lampet to his employer, the enigmatic Milton Sladek, who runs exclusive private viewings for the wealthy and dangerous. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Eduardo Barreto, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Todd Klein, this 1989 tale unfolds with chilling precision. The cover, by Norm Breyfogle, captures the eerie tension of the moment.