Batman: Kings of Fear

In this 2019 DC miniseries, writer Scott Peterson and artist Kelley Jones plunge Batman into a psychological crucible, exploring the line between the Dark Knight's iron will and his deepest fears. Across its single issue, the story pits a captured Batman against the Scarecrow's most potent fear toxin, forcing him to confront not just his rogues' gallery but the very nature of his crusade. Jones's signature, gothic artwork amplifies the nightmare logic, making this a concentrated, character-driven thriller from a celebrated Batman artist.