Batman: The Merciless
DC · 2017 · 1 issue
About the series
In 2017, DC Comics released Batman: The Merciless, a single-issue story from writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Francis Manapul. Part of the "Dark Nights: Metal" event, it explores a nightmarish alternate reality where Batman, corrupted by the power of a New God, becomes a ruthless tyrant wielding the helmet of Ares. This one-shot stands out for its haunting, painted-style visuals and its chilling take on a hero pushed beyond his limits.
