Batman: Broken City

Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, the acclaimed team behind 100 Bullets, bring their signature noir sensibility to Gotham City in Batman: Broken City. This 2004 DC miniseries strips the Dark Knight down to his most visceral, street-level instincts as he investigates a series of brutal murders that expose the city's rot. Azzarello’s hard-boiled dialogue and Risso’s stark, shadow-drenched artwork create a moody, cinematic crime story that redefines Batman as a detective in a world without easy answers. A standout for its mature, unflinching take on the character, it remains a defining example of how the creative duo’s gritty style can reshape a superhero icon.