Batman: The Chalice

In this 2000 DC one-shot, writer Chuck Dixon and artist John Van Fleet send Batman on a globe-spanning quest tied to the Holy Grail. The story pits the Dark Knight against a secret society and a ruthless assassin, all while exploring the legacy of the ancient relic. Van Fleet's distinctive painted art style gives this standalone mystery a moody, cinematic feel that sets it apart from mainstream Bat-tales.