Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis

Set in the year before the events of the acclaimed video game, this 2016 DC one-shot from writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Alisson Borges focuses on the origin of the mysterious Arkham Knight. It traces the path of a former soldier as he is forged into a ruthless, tactical adversary for Batman, exploring his transformation from a broken man into a vengeful symbol. A key piece of connective tissue between the game's narrative and the wider Batman mythos, it offers a definitive look at the man behind the mask.