Batman: Odyssey

In Batman: Odyssey (2010–2011), Neal Adams—one of the most influential artists in DC history—returns to the character he helped redefine in the 1970s, this time as both writer and artist. Over six issues, this DC series plunges Batman into a sprawling, psychedelic mystery that spans continents and challenges his detective skills, with Adams’s signature dynamic layouts and visceral linework pushing the visual storytelling to its limit. Co-written with Ian Sattler and featuring additional art by David Finch, the series is a bold, unapologetically strange adventure that feels like a fever dream of Batman’s mythos. It matters as a late-career capstone for Adams, showcasing his enduring passion for the character and his willingness to experiment with narrative structure.