Outsiders #2

Outsiders #2 was published by DC Comics in September 1985 as part of the ongoing series featuring a team of non-traditional heroes led by Batman. Created by writer Mike W. Barr and artist Jim Aparo, the series was conceived to offer a more independent, street-level alternative to the Justice League, focusing on characters with complicated pasts or unconventional methods. This particular issue follows the team as they navigate their internal dynamics and external threats during the mid-eighties era of DC's output.

Jim Aparo, a legendary illustrator for the Batman titles, brought a distinctively gritty and fluid aesthetic to the series. His work on this issue was noted for its clean storytelling and dramatic panel layouts, which helped establish the visual identity of the Outsiders. The title was received favorably by fans of the period who sought a darker, character-driven narrative that existed slightly outside the mainstream continuity of the larger DC universe.