Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet

In this 1997 DC one-shot, Bruce Canwell and Lee Weeks craft a standalone Batman story that distills the Dark Knight’s relentless pursuit of justice into a single, tense night. The issue follows Batman as he hunts a desperate fugitive through the rain-slicked streets of Gotham, testing his skills and his code in a gauntlet of physical and moral challenges. It’s a tight, character-driven thriller from a creative team that excels at capturing the grim, atmospheric heart of the character.