Batman: The Bat and the Beast

In this 2010 one-shot from DC, writer Peter Milligan and artist Andy Clarke present a taut psychological thriller that strips Batman down to his most primal instincts. The story pits the Dark Knight against a monstrous new foe known as the Beast, forcing a confrontation that blurs the line between man and animal. It’s a focused, atmospheric character study that explores the feral edge of Gotham’s protector.