Batman: Harvest Breed

In this 2003 DC one-shot, writer-artist George Pratt delivers a grim, standalone Batman story that strips the Dark Knight down to his most primal elements. Set in a rain-soaked urban landscape, the narrative follows Batman as he tracks a serial killer whose crimes are tied to a bizarre, otherworldly harvest. Pratt’s moody, painted artwork and sparse, atmospheric storytelling give the issue a haunting, almost fever-dream quality. Though brief, Batman: Harvest Breed stands as a compelling, self-contained character study from a creator known for his visceral, expressionistic style.