Batman Special #1 1984

Batman Special #1, published in April 1984, introduces the first appearance and origin of the Wrath, a compelling dark reflection of the Caped Crusader. In "The Player on the Other Side," Batman faces a new foe whose parents were killed by Jim Gordon on the same tragic night Bruce Wayne's parents died. The Wrath dedicates his life to warring on the police, mirroring Batman's own crusade against crime. This issue is notable for its unique villain and the parallel origins explored.