Batman: Death by Design #[nn]

This original graphic novel from 2012 presents a standalone Batman mystery set in the 1930s, with the Dark Knight investigating a series of structural collapses tied to Gotham City's new architectural marvels. Written and illustrated by Chip Kidd with painted art by Dave Taylor, the story blends noir detective work with themes of urban development and corruption, all rendered in a period-appropriate style that evokes the character's earliest comic appearances.