The first Golden Age Omnibus is a relatively easy to find, fair-priced (around $40) introduction to Batman’s true beginnings. That said, it can be a lot of fun, and you’ll see the debuts of Batman, Robin, Joker, Commissioner Gordon, Catwoman, and many more. Let me be clear: You certainly don’t have to jump back to the 1940’s to start reading Batman comics. Batman: I Am Gotham by Tom King for DC RebirthĬollects: Detective Comics #27 to #56, Batman #1 to #7, World’s Best Comics #1, and World’s Finest Comics #2 to #3.Batman & Robin by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.Batman (New 52) by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.Batman: The Long Halloween + Dark Victory.Otherwise, you can carry on to check out the complete reading order and chronology! If you want just the best of the best, I’ve listed my favorite Batman stories below. X) Future of the Dark Knight (The Dark Knight Returns graphic novels)ĭave’s Faves: Best and Essential Batman Fast Track! VIII) New 52 Batman Reading Order (2011 to 2015) VII) Grant Morrison’s Batman Reading Order (Late 2000’s) VI) Bruce Wayne Fugitive, Hush, & Under the Red Hood (Early to Mid 2000’s) V) Batman: No Man’s Land (Late 90’s to Early 2000’s) IV) Knightfall: Bane Breaks the Bat (Early 90’s) III) Year One & The Modern Bat (Most New Readers Should Start Here!)

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I) Creation: Batman in the 1940’s and 1950’s Updates 4/20/21 by Nathan Payson! Where To Start With Batman Comics? Index:

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