Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #1

Mike Mignola's cover for this 1991 annual sets an unmistakable tone: Batman stands resolute in a barren desert landscape, sword in hand, dwarfed by a massive, coiling demonic creature looming behind him — all rendered in Mignola's distinctive earthy reds and burnt oranges. The title "Duel" couldn't be more fitting for this showdown image, promising a story that pits the Dark Knight against something genuinely monstrous. With Dennis O'Neil writing and an impressive roster of artists including Jim Aparo, Keith Giffen, and Joe Quesada contributing inside, this oversized annual delivers real creative firepower.