Batman The Dark Knight #1 2010

Batman: The Dark Knight #1 (2011) opens with Batman searching for his missing childhood friend, Dawn Golden. His investigation leads him to a Venom-enhanced Killer Croc and a suspicious club, while Bruce Wayne contends with legal issues stemming from Batman Incorporated. This inaugural issue, by writer/artist David Finch, introduces Dawn Golden in flashback and establishes a gritty narrative, making it a notable starting point for collectors of this particular Dark Knight series.