Detective Comics #801

Batman stands as a dark, imposing silhouette against a sweeping bird's-eye view of Gotham City's rooftops and glowing skyline — a moody image that perfectly captures the brooding heart of this 2005 series launch. David Lapham both writes and draws the lead story, "City of Crime," with Ramón Bachs and Nathan Massengill rounding out the interior art team. The issue also promises a backup feature, "The Barker," by Mike Carey and John Lucas, making this a genuinely packed read.