Batman Shadow Of The Bat #19 1993

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #19 begins "The Tally Man" storyline, a pivotal part of the "KnightQuest: The Crusade" saga. This issue features Jean-Paul Valley as the new, more brutal Batman, grappling with his internal programming while confronting Gotham's criminal underworld. It is notable to collectors for marking the first appearance of the enigmatic villain known as the Tally Man, a debt collector whose currency is life. The story further explores Azrael-Batman's evolving, often violent, methods and psychological state.