Batman: The Chalice

In this 2020 DC one-shot, writer Chuck Dixon and artist John Van Fleet present a self-contained Batman mystery centered on a sacred relic known as the Chalice, which draws the Dark Knight into a deadly conflict with Ra's al Ghul. Van Fleet's moody, painted artwork gives this single-issue story a distinctive, cinematic feel, setting it apart from the usual monthly Bat-titles. It's a compact, atmospheric thriller that showcases a classic Batman adversary in a fresh, visually striking light.