Batman Legends Of The Dark Knight #9 1990

In Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #9, part four of the "Gothic" storyline, Batman returns to Gotham City to face the enigmatic Mr. Whisper. Whisper, having made a deal with the devil and stolen his soulcord, presents a supernatural threat unlike any Batman has encountered before. The Dark Knight attempts to forge an uneasy alliance with the city's surviving crime bosses to combat this escalating danger. Written by Grant Morrison with art by Klaus Janson, this issue is notable for its delve into the mystical side of Gotham.