Batman #675

Batman #675 was published by DC Comics in 2008 as part of the 'Batman R.I.P.' prelude storyline. Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Ryan Benjamin, this issue focuses on the internal psychological struggles of Bruce Wayne as the threat of the Black Glove organization begins to manifest. It serves as a bridge within the broader Grant Morrison-led narrative arc that sought to deconstruct the Batman mythos by questioning the character's sanity and the foundations of his mission.

The creative direction for this period of the Batman title was heavily influenced by a desire to push the protagonist to his breaking point. Ryan Benjamin’s illustrations during this run emphasize the gritty, shadow-heavy atmosphere characteristic of the era's mid-2000s DC aesthetic. While it is a relatively standard issue in terms of its role in a serialized event, it remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the specific editorial climate of DC Comics during the late 2000s, where traditional superhero tropes were frequently subjected to intense psychological subversion.