Batman: Prelude to Knightfall

In 2018, DC Comics released this single-issue prologue, written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Jim Aparo, that sets the stage for the iconic "Knightfall" saga. It serves as a direct lead-in, re-establishing Batman's world and the mounting pressures he faces just before the arrival of his most physically formidable foe. For longtime fans, this issue is a welcome return to the classic creative team whose work defined the Dark Knight in the 1990s, offering a concise and atmospheric bridge to one of his most famous storylines.