Ed Brubaker

Bob Kane

Doug Mahnke

Patrick Zircher

Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. In two tales from early in the Dark Knight's career, first witness the terrifying genesis of the Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime and Batman's nemesis! When a new costumed criminal starts killing millionaires, Batman must stop him before Bruce Wayne becomes a target! Plus, Batman's first team-up with the Green Lantern, in a race to catch a serial killer from both their pasts!

The Man Who Laughs

Batman

Dennis O'Neil

Steve Oliff

José Luis García-López

Willie Schubert

Russell Braun

Trevor Von Eeden

A young Batman must use his developing skills as a detective to track down a murderous impersonator and is led down a trail filled with Native North American mysticism. This hair-raising adventure reveals the genesis of Bruce Wayne's identity as Batman and the origin of the Bat Cave.

Venom

Colton Ray

Damn. This was actually... not that good.

Ian Edginton

Larry Hama

Janet Harvey

After a cataclysmic earthquake that destroys Gotham City, Batman and his allies battle against Bane, the Joker, and the Penguin, who are all trying to bend the devastated city to their will.

No Man's Land. 3

Charles Siboto

I hadn't bought a comic book for a while prior to this. After seeing The Dark Knight Rises twice I decided to give No Man's Land a bash with the ol' reading stick, albeit Volume 3 to begin with, because, you know, who begins at the beginning of a thing? It's Batman so I'm never lost in Gotham City, even post-big-earthquake Gotham. It's a good read as far as Batman stuff goes, nothing terribly exciting but I had a good time with the collection of different stories that take place in a ruined Gotham City.

YA. Graphic novel. Poisoned, dying Batman journeys halfway around the world to unlock the centuries old secret that will bring a final confrontation with his immortal foe - the demon Ra's al Ghul.

Birth of the Demon

Lorien O'Brien

I've seen multiple versions of Batman's origin, Joker, Bane. But beyond Batman Begins I've never seen Ras. He's so old that his real origin is shrouded in mystery, and Batman knowing it for certain seems impossible. It's never brought up that I've read so far, but that's exactly what this is: Ras al Ghul's origin. And combined with one of the most beautiful graphic novels I've seen, it's phenomenal.

As most of the story takes place in the ancient middle east, it's hard to remember this is Batman. Watching his downfall was surprisingly sad, as you keep hoping he can gain power without the pit, without turning into the heartless mass murderer he is.

It's beautiful in story and art, and combined, this is perhaps my favorite origin in all of DC that's I've seen so far, and the fact it's a villain just ads to how wonderful it really is. Five out of five stars indeed.

Terry Austin

Paul Gulacy

Doug Moench

Prey

Ícaro Morbeck

Mike W. Barr

Ra's al Ghul has spent half a millennium creating a criminal empire like no other. But when his preternaturally long life comes to an end, who will carry on as his successor? Having produced only daughters, Ra's will stop at nothing to secure a male heir. Batman makes an unlikely ally for the Demon, but the Dark Knight embraces the partnership when al Ghul's beautiful daughter Talia becomes pregnant with his child. Protected by life-giving Lazarus pits, al Ghul is nearly unstoppable on his quest for world domination. Will Batman's attraction to Talia alow him to turn a blind eye to the machinations of her father? - from back cover.

Mat Connor

Bruce Jones

"Batman: Through the Looking Glass takes the Dark Knight on a journey into the mythical realm known only as Wonderland!"--Jacket.

Through the Looking Glass

Kelley Jones

John Beatty

Following the events of Batman - Bloodstorm, Batman falls deeper into the gothic abyss of his new vampiric nature. No longer able to sate his bloodlust, the Dark Knight transforms into a horrific monster determined to administer his own rough justice to the criminals of Gotham. Acting without guilt or conscience, Batman unleashes horrific and savage attacks on some of his oldest foes, including Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the Riddler. The final tragic chapter in the Batman/Dracula trilogy, this book chronicles a hero's final descent to the deepest pits of darkness and evil.

Crimson Mist

Sword of Azrael

In this sequel to Red Rain, Batman, the now vampire falls in love with Selina and together they fight the supernatural and their own vampire state.

Bloodstorm

Martin Pasko

Kelley Puckett

Inspired by the animated series on the Kids WB!, this collection features the slam-bang adventures of Batman and his young partner, Robin, as they take on Gotham Citys most colourful villains.

The Collected Adventures

Jo A

Judd Winick

Under the Hood

Michael Cowell

Dimitris Papastergiou

Struggling with a terrible injury that has left him crippled and Gotham City without a protector, Bruce Wayne is forced to consider the worth of his reckless young apprentice, Azrael. Reprint.

Knightfall

Darren C.

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Shane Davis

Batman confronts various foes while the Red Hood tears apart Gotham's underworld and plans revenge on the man who killed him.

Under the Hood. Vol. 2

Rowan Myers

Jerry Ordway

This volume presents the comic book adaptations of the motion pictures Batman, Batman returns, Batman forever, and Batman and Robin. Based upon the original screenplays, these stories depict the Caped Crusader's legendary battles against the Joker, Two-Face, the Riddler, Catwoman, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy. Also featuring the heroism of Batgirl and Robin, these tales include slight variations and extra scenes from the movies.

The Movies

Magnus Dahl

Greg Rucka

Devin K. Grayson

After being convicted of murder and sent to prison, Bruce Wayne escapes, setting off a citywide manhunt, forcing him to call on Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred to help clear his name.

Bruce Wayne, Fugitive

Ahmed Bakr

"Originally published in single magazine form in Batman 687-691."

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