Batman #709 2011

Batman #709, published by DC in 2011, concludes the 'Judgment on Gotham' crossover event. This issue sees Dick Grayson, as Batman, desperately trying to prevent Azrael from enacting a cleansing scourge upon Gotham City. With Red Robin and Catwoman, Batman uncovers Ra's al Ghul's manipulation of Azrael. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation where the Crusader sacrifices himself to save Gotham from Fireball's destructive power, making it a key issue for fans of this specific storyline.