Batman / Deathblow: After the Fire

In this 2014 DC one-shot, writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo bring together Batman and the covert operative Deathblow in a gritty, character-driven crossover. Set in the aftermath of a devastating fire, the story explores the psychological and moral fallout as two hardened survivors of violence confront a shared enemy. Bermejo’s moody, photo-realistic art and Azzarello’s lean, hard-boiled script make this a taut, atmospheric standalone that showcases the darker corners of the DC Universe.