Batman: Gothic

In this standalone 1992 graphic novel from Warner Books, Batman faces a haunting adversary from his past when a series of murders in Gotham City are linked to a figure the Dark Knight once encountered as a child. Klaus Janson's moody, expressionistic artwork gives the story a gothic, almost supernatural atmosphere, while the narrative explores the psychological scars that shaped Bruce Wayne's crusade. A taut, atmospheric thriller that stands as a memorable early collaboration between writer and artist.