Batman: The Drowned

Part of DC's "Dark Nights: Metal" event, this one-shot from 2017 introduces a terrifying alternate-reality Batman from a drowned Earth. Written by Dan Abnett with art by Philip Tan and Tyler Kirkham, the issue explores a world where a devastating flood transformed Batman into a ruthless, aquatic warrior. It stands as a dark, self-contained chapter in the larger Metal saga, showcasing the creative team's skill at crafting a chilling elseworlds nightmare.