Batman: Arkham Origins

DC’s Batman: Arkham Origins (2014–present) is a single-issue comic that bridges the gap between the video game of the same name and the larger Arkham universe. Written by Adam Beechen, Doug Wagner, and Frank Hannah, with art by Christian Duce, Omar Francia, and Richard Ortiz, it expands on the early days of Batman’s career as he faces a young, brutal underworld. This one-shot matters to fans of the Arkham series for its focused, connective storytelling, offering a glimpse into the formative conflicts that shaped the Dark Knight’s most personal war.