This 1999 treasury prestige format graphic novel focuses on Batman’s
quest to save a young boy from going down the wrong path. Batman is
largely aware that he waged a war on crime that is impossible to win but
he takes solace in the knowledge that he can win some of the battles.
At a time where Batman was largely known for his vehicles and tech, none
of that appears in War on Crime. We can debate whether Batman’s cowl
looks best when his eyes are covered or when you can see them. In War on
Crime, we can see the beautifully rendered eyes and face of Batman by
the master Alex Ross. It allows us to see Batman as both a dark and
mysterious figure while simultaneously allowing us to see his compassion
and soul.