Batman: Dark Victory

In this 1999–2000 DC series, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale reunite for a moody, noir-tinged sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween. Set in Batman’s early years, it follows the Dark Knight as he confronts a new serial killer, the Hangman, while the crumbling Falcone crime family gives way to the rise of Two-Face and the emergence of a new generation of rogues. At its heart, it’s a story about legacy, loss, and the formation of the Batman family, introducing a key ally who will redefine the Caped Crusader’s world. Dark Victory stands as a pivotal, character-driven crime saga that deepens Gotham’s mythos with every haunting panel.