Batman Legends Of The Dark Knight #16 1991

Batman: Legends Of The Dark Knight #16 initiates the multi-part "Venom" storyline, a pivotal moment in Batman's history. After failing to save a child due to physical limitations, Batman grapples with his own mortality and the temptation of a strength-enhancing drug. This issue is highly significant to collectors as it marks the first appearance of the drug Venom, which later becomes central to the character of Bane and the iconic "Knightfall" saga. It explores a darker, more vulnerable side of the Caped Crusader.