Batman #664

Batman #664, published by DC Comics in 2007, represents a pivotal chapter in Grant Morrison’s expansive and psychologically intricate run on the Batman title. This issue is part of the 'Batman and Son' narrative arc, a storyline that recontextualized the Caped Crusader’s mythology by introducing Damian Wayne, the biological son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul. The narrative served as a modern exploration of Batman's legacy and the burden of fatherhood, juxtaposing the traditional detective-driven noir style of the series with Morrison's signature penchant for high-concept, meta-textual superhero storytelling.

The issue features artwork by Andy Kubert, whose illustrative style provided a grounded, muscular aesthetic that contrasted with the more surreal elements of the script. Kubert’s design choices were instrumental in establishing Damian Wayne’s distinct visual identity as both an heir to the Wayne fortune and a product of the League of Assassins’ brutal training. Upon its release, the issue and the broader arc were received as a bold reinvention of the status quo, praised by critics for refreshing the character’s emotional stakes while remaining faithful to the dark, tactical essence of the Batman mythos.