Batman / Deadman: Death and Glory #[nn]

This 1996 DC prestige-format one-shot brings together the World's Greatest Detective and Boston Brand in a collaboration that feels genuinely earned. John Estes's cover sets a moody, atmospheric tone: a commanding Batman looms above with cape billowing, while Deadman — rendered in his distinctive red costume with skull-white face and ghostly wings spread wide — swirls dynamically below him. Writer James Robinson and the multitalented Estes, who handles pencils, inks, and colors throughout, make this "Death and Glory" story a compelling reason to seek out one of 1996's more atmospheric DC offerings.