Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0

While surveying the aftermath of his decisive showdown with Azrael, Bruce Wayne looks back on his solitary youth. He recalls those years spent honing his body and mind for the day he would take his long-buried grief and rage to the streets of Gotham City. Plus, more hints of the dark secret in Batman’s past are revealed.

Written by Alan Grant, with art by Bret Blevins. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze

32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.