Batman Year Two: Fear the Reaper

In 2002, DC Comics revisited a pivotal moment in the Dark Knight's early career with this single-issue prestige special. Writer Mike W. Barr and artist Alan Davis crafted a direct sequel to the classic "Batman: Year Two," introducing a new vigilante known as the Reaper who forces Batman to confront the limits of his no-kill rule. This story matters as a thoughtful, self-contained exploration of the philosophical divide between vengeance and justice, anchored by Davis's dynamic, moody artwork.