Batman: Lovers and Madmen

In this single-issue DC prestige tale from 2009, writer Michael Green and artist Denys Cowan explore the pivotal moment when a young Bruce Wayne first crosses paths with the man who will become the Joker. Rather than a full series, this self-contained story reimagines the early dynamics of their obsessive relationship, offering a psychological take on how two polar opposites shape each other's destinies. It stands as a compact, character-driven entry in the Batman mythos, spotlighting Cowan's moody, expressive art and Green's focus on the twisted bond at the heart of Gotham's eternal conflict.