Batman: Year One, in more ways than one, cemented itself as the definitive origin of Batman, depicting his journey from an angst-ridden young man into the bane of Gotham's underworld - a mantle depicted perfectly in this standout panel.
Framed by shadow and smoke, Batman stands among the shocked faces that litter Gotham's underbelly and issues a dire warning, and makes a threat that he has made true on time and time again as one of the most ruthless heroes in the medium.
