The Batman Strikes #8

Tied to the hit Kids WB animated series, The Batman Strikes! #8 (2005) brings the heat with a cover by Jeff Matsuda that says it all — Batman dodges a searing diagonal beam of fire while a menacing, glowing-eyed armored figure looms above the Gotham cityscape, ready to strike. The tagline "The Bat is on Fire!" sets the tone perfectly for the story inside, "Firefall," crafted by writer Bill Matheny and artist Christopher Jones with inks by Terry Beatty. It's a visually punchy issue that captures exactly what made this animated-style series such a fun read for Batman fans of all ages.