Batman: Shadow of the Bat #3 1995 Annual

This annual features a tie-in to DC's "Year One" event, exploring an early chapter in Batman's crime-fighting career. The story delves into Bruce Wayne's formative experiences as he refines his methods and confronts Gotham's underworld during his first year beneath the cowl. Written by Alan Grant with art by Bret Blevins, it offers a glimpse into the Dark Knight's origins and the challenges that shaped him into the hero he would become.