Batman: War Drums

In 2004, DC Comics launched Batman: War Drums, a single-issue story by writer Andersen Gabrych and artist Pete Woods that served as a prelude to the larger "War Games" crossover event. The issue set the stage for an escalating gang war in Gotham City, with Batman forced to confront the city's shifting criminal landscape. Though brief, this installment marked a key moment in the lead-up to one of the era's major Batman storylines.