Batman: Dark Victory

In this 2002–2003 miniseries from Semic S.A., Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale continue their acclaimed Batman saga, following the aftermath of the Long Halloween as a new serial killer—the Hangman—targets Gotham’s police. Across four issues, the story deepens the mysteries of the Holiday killings while introducing a younger Dick Grayson, laying crucial groundwork for the Dark Knight’s evolving world. Loeb’s intricate crime noir and Sale’s moody, expressionistic art make this a pivotal chapter in Batman’s early years.