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DISCLAIMER: chronological order. this isnt a 100% complete list because im not including one shots, elseworlds and stories that i think arent important to the post crisis continuation. also i probably forgot a few
Batman: Year One by Frank Miller
how our beloved caped crusader came to be. batman origin comic
how our beloved caped crusader came to be. batman origin comic
Batman and the Monster Men , Batman and the Mad Monk by Matt Wagner
hugo strange is involved in turning arkham asylum patients into giant monsters.
hugo strange is involved in turning arkham asylum patients into giant monsters.
Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb
a 13 issue limited series about a murdering spree happening in gotham by a killer named holiday. one of the best batcomics ever, it leans more towards the detective side of batman
a 13 issue limited series about a murdering spree happening in gotham by a killer named holiday. one of the best batcomics ever, it leans more towards the detective side of batman
Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb
a sequel to tlh, another murdering spree happens, this time by a serial killer, the hangman. also serves as a great origin story for two face and dick grayson/robin.
a sequel to tlh, another murdering spree happens, this time by a serial killer, the hangman. also serves as a great origin story for two face and dick grayson/robin.
Catwoman: When in Rome by Jeph Loeb
i know, this is a catwoman story, but still batman shows up a little bit and its a continuation for dark victory. batcat supremacy
i know, this is a catwoman story, but still batman shows up a little bit and its a continuation for dark victory. batcat supremacy
Robin: Year One by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty
amazing story about the first year of robin, he proves himself to be a great aid to batman. bruce's fatherhood and mentorship are depicted clearly in the story.
amazing story about the first year of robin, he proves himself to be a great aid to batman. bruce's fatherhood and mentorship are depicted clearly in the story.
Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty
an origin story of how modern barbara gordon becomes batgirl. an arc showing how batman disapproves of babs wearing the bat symbol to accepting batgirl as one of his most trusted allies.
an origin story of how modern barbara gordon becomes batgirl. an arc showing how batman disapproves of babs wearing the bat symbol to accepting batgirl as one of his most trusted allies.
Batman #408-409 by Max Allan Collins
first appearance of jason todd in post crisis continuity. showcases the protective side of bruce, after not allowing dick to become robin again after he was seriously injured. however another boy wonder took up the mantle. important for ditf
first appearance of jason todd in post crisis continuity. showcases the protective side of bruce, after not allowing dick to become robin again after he was seriously injured. however another boy wonder took up the mantle. important for ditf
Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore
almost every incarnation of batman in comics reference this comic no matter which continuity its in. its just iconic.
almost every incarnation of batman in comics reference this comic no matter which continuity its in. its just iconic.
Batman: The Cult by Jim Starlin
deacon blackfire and his gang of homeless people create a cult with the agenda of destroying gotham city for its corruption. bruce goes through a series of brainwash and amnesia.
deacon blackfire and his gang of homeless people create a cult with the agenda of destroying gotham city for its corruption. bruce goes through a series of brainwash and amnesia.
Batman: A Death in the Family by Jim Starlin
jason todd's death. personally, i think post jason's death is the lowest, most depressing moments for bruce ever. read to feel sad and cry
jason todd's death. personally, i think post jason's death is the lowest, most depressing moments for bruce ever. read to feel sad and cry
Batman: Blind Justice by Sam Hamm
bruce wayne has to save his company and also confront various people who have helped and trained him to become batman
bruce wayne has to save his company and also confront various people who have helped and trained him to become batman
Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying by Marv Wolfman
traumatized by the death of jason, bruce has been reckless in fighting crime. tim drake, realizing this, decides to become robin as he believes batman needs a robin.
traumatized by the death of jason, bruce has been reckless in fighting crime. tim drake, realizing this, decides to become robin as he believes batman needs a robin.
Batman: Son of the Demon by Mike W. Barr
a great ra's al ghul story. bruce's relationship with talia is explored here, a good consensual relationship, the canon brutalia origin
a great ra's al ghul story. bruce's relationship with talia is explored here, a good consensual relationship, the canon brutalia origin
Batman: Sword of Azrael by Dennis O'Neil
origin story of jean paul valley who takes up bruce's mantle as batman. bruce plays a vital role for the plot
origin story of jean paul valley who takes up bruce's mantle as batman. bruce plays a vital role for the plot
Batman: Vengeance of Bane by Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan
first appearance of bane. important to read for the knightfall saga. (read #2 AFTER knightfall saga)
first appearance of bane. important to read for the knightfall saga. (read #2 AFTER knightfall saga)
Batman: Knightfall saga by various writers
a batman story arc consisting of Knightfall, Knightquest, KnightsEnd, Prodigal, and Troika. personally, i think these stories are important to the creation of the batfamily as bruce realizes its impossible to work alone.
a batman story arc consisting of Knightfall, Knightquest, KnightsEnd, Prodigal, and Troika. personally, i think these stories are important to the creation of the batfamily as bruce realizes its impossible to work alone.
Batman: Contagion , Legacy Cataclysm , No Man's Land by Chuck Dixon and Dennis O'Neil
a disease outbreak, an earthquake and the abandonment of gotham city by the US goverment lead to the rise of crime and death rates. the batfamily deals with the consequences of these events.
a disease outbreak, an earthquake and the abandonment of gotham city by the US goverment lead to the rise of crime and death rates. the batfamily deals with the consequences of these events.
Batman: Evolution and Batman: Officer Down by Greg Rucka
a sequel to no man's land. gotham city is back and operating, batfamily has to deal with the aftermath and investigate the attempted murder of jim gordon.
a sequel to no man's land. gotham city is back and operating, batfamily has to deal with the aftermath and investigate the attempted murder of jim gordon.
Bruce Wayne: Murderer? and Bruce Wayne: Fugitive by various writers
the batfamily tries to solve the murder of bruce's girlfriend, while bruce wayne is on the run as a wanted man
the batfamily tries to solve the murder of bruce's girlfriend, while bruce wayne is on the run as a wanted man
Batman: Hush by various writers
hush, a mysterious criminal, tries to sabotage batman from afar. explores bruce's emotional trauma after a death in the family.
hush, a mysterious criminal, tries to sabotage batman from afar. explores bruce's emotional trauma after a death in the family.
Batman: War Games and Batman: War Crimes by various writers
bruce fires stephanie brown from the robin position, which led to her death. the batfamily tries to cope with the loss of an ally.
bruce fires stephanie brown from the robin position, which led to her death. the batfamily tries to cope with the loss of an ally.
Batman #645-650 by Judd Winick
bruce and alfred investigate jason todd's empty grave, searching for any clue regarding jason's resurrection
bruce and alfred investigate jason todd's empty grave, searching for any clue regarding jason's resurrection
Batman: Face the Face by James Robinson
the story marks the return of batman to gotham city after the events of infinite crisis (i recommend u read it, i didnt include it bc its more of a jl story). harvey dent main villain harvey supremacy
the story marks the return of batman to gotham city after the events of infinite crisis (i recommend u read it, i didnt include it bc its more of a jl story). harvey dent main villain harvey supremacy
Batman & Son and Batman: The Clown at Midnight by Grant Morrison
an impostor batman shoots joker in the face which ends up with him being hospitalized. deals with bruce's public life, and the first appearance of damian wayne.
an impostor batman shoots joker in the face which ends up with him being hospitalized. deals with bruce's public life, and the first appearance of damian wayne.
The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul by Grant Morrison (and others)
after the apparent death of Ra's, he returns to taunt talia and the relationship between bruce and damian.
after the apparent death of Ra's, he returns to taunt talia and the relationship between bruce and damian.
Batman R.I.P. by Grant Morrison
amnesiac bruce becomes batman of zur-en-arrh. basically, batman of zur is batman without the bruce wayne identity. personally i dont think bruce wayne is the mask and batman is who he is, but instead, there is no mask.
amnesiac bruce becomes batman of zur-en-arrh. basically, batman of zur is batman without the bruce wayne identity. personally i dont think bruce wayne is the mask and batman is who he is, but instead, there is no mask.
Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? by Neil Gaiman
after the apparent death of bruce in final crisis (again, i recommend reading it, i just didnt include because its a jl story), allies mourn his death. unique story telling of bruce's and batman's journey.
after the apparent death of bruce in final crisis (again, i recommend reading it, i just didnt include because its a jl story), allies mourn his death. unique story telling of bruce's and batman's journey.
Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne by Grant Morrison
mans did not die, bruce was actually dispersed through time by darkseid. shows bruce in different time eras, slowly making his way into present day gotham city
mans did not die, bruce was actually dispersed through time by darkseid. shows bruce in different time eras, slowly making his way into present day gotham city
Bruce Wayne: The Road Home by various writers
bruce returns to present day donning the alias, the Insider. bruce uses this identity to explore gotham city and his allies during his absence.
bruce returns to present day donning the alias, the Insider. bruce uses this identity to explore gotham city and his allies during his absence.
Batman: Incorporated by Grant Morrison (and others)
now that bruce wayne has returned to present day, he decides to establish a global team of batmen, known as batman incorporated.
now that bruce wayne has returned to present day, he decides to establish a global team of batmen, known as batman incorporated.
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