Batman #620, NM DC, 2003

In "Batman #620," written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso, the Dark Knight delves into a gritty underworld of crime and corruption. This issue kicks off the "Broken City" storyline, where Batman seeks justice for a murdered girl, leading him through a web of deceit involving familiar foes and new adversaries. Cover art by Dave Johnson highlights the noir aesthetic of this tale.