Batman: Orpheus Rising
DC · 2001–2002 · 5 issues
About the series
In this early-2000s DC miniseries, writer Alex Simmons and artist Dwayne Turner introduced a new player to Gotham City’s underworld: Orpheus, a mysterious crime lord with a personal vendetta against Batman. Over five issues, the story explores the Dark Knight’s detective skills as he untangles a web of corruption and family secrets stretching back years. A compelling, street-level Batman tale that stands out for its focus on a fresh antagonist and the grit of Gotham’s criminal landscape.