Batman #536 1996

Batman #536, published by DC Comics in November 1996, begins the 'Darkest Night of the Man-Bat' storyline. In this issue, titled 'Predation,' Batman faces a Man-Bat driven to extremes, preying on humans as a chilling night descends upon Gotham. This comic is notable to collectors as part one of a Man-Bat focused arc and a tie-in to 'The Final Night' event. It features the distinctive artwork of Kelley Jones and writing by Doug Moench, making it a key issue for fans of this creative team and the era's Batman continuity.