Batman - Battle For The Cowl - Man-Bat #1 2009

Batman: Battle For The Cowl - Man-Bat #1 finds Gotham in disarray after Batman's disappearance. Doctor Phosphorus compels Kirk Langstrom, the Man-Bat, into a perilous collaboration to augment his powers. This alliance inadvertently unleashes a monstrous new hybrid creature upon the city. The issue is notable for its unique spotlight on Man-Bat's personal struggle during the 'Battle for the Cowl' event, as he desperately seeks his wife amidst this new, formidable threat.