Batman: Venom

In this 1993 DC prestige-format one-shot, writer Denny O'Neil and artists Russell Braun and Trevor Von Eeden explore a dark chapter in Batman's past, as a desperate attempt to boost his physical abilities leads the Dark Knight down a dangerous path of addiction. A stark, psychological thriller that strips away the cape's invincibility, this story is a foundational tale examining Batman's human limits and the consequences of pushing them too far.