Batman fans: I need some advice pertaining to the comics.
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Okay, so recently, I've been trying to get caught up with a lot of the Batman universe, starting with Year One. I just got a whole crap load of the comics, and was wondering if there are any other important or cool storylines or graphic novels that I should get, or if this pretty much covers everything. This is what I have:
Batman Year One
Gothic
The Killing Joke
A death in the family
Vengeance of Bane I
Knightfall/quest/end
aftermath
prodigal
Troika
alfred's return
vengeance of bane II
contagion
legacy
cataclysm
aftershock
road to no man's land/no man's land
new gotham
officer down
Bruce Wayne - Murderer/Fugitive
hush
broken city
war games
under the hood
face the face
Heart of hush
the black casebook
batman and son
joker prose story
three ghosts of batman
club of heroes
the black glove
batman rip
final crisis
batman reborn (first 2 issues)
arkham asylum - a serious house on serious earth
arkham asylum - living hell
journey into knight
batman year 100
Thoughts?
Batman Year One
Gothic
The Killing Joke
A death in the family
Vengeance of Bane I
Knightfall/quest/end
aftermath
prodigal
Troika
alfred's return
vengeance of bane II
contagion
legacy
cataclysm
aftershock
road to no man's land/no man's land
new gotham
officer down
Bruce Wayne - Murderer/Fugitive
hush
broken city
war games
under the hood
face the face
Heart of hush
the black casebook
batman and son
joker prose story
three ghosts of batman
club of heroes
the black glove
batman rip
final crisis
batman reborn (first 2 issues)
arkham asylum - a serious house on serious earth
arkham asylum - living hell
journey into knight
batman year 100
Thoughts?
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As a guy who has Batman as his favorite DC hero, I'd suggest you watch the "Batman Animated Series" WB used to air until they canceled it. The series had the infamous Kevin Conroy as Bruce/Batman and Mark Hamil as the Joker. They're voices are iconic for the characters, and the series was really good to everyone who wanted to know more about the Batman universe (the DVDs are expensive, so use a rental service or download the show episodes).
-If you're interested in a much more psychological take on the Batman characters, then I'd suggest "Arkham Asylum, A Serious House on a Serious Earth" as a great place to start. This comic has a pretty weak version of Batman trapped in a truly uninhibited Arkham Asylum. *In fact, the basis the new game was made from was this very comic, though its darkness far exceeds the game's*
I suggest you read this one before "Killing Joke" because it has a MUCH better analysis on the Joker. If you want to know what goes on in the Joker's brain, a psychiatrist character tells you point blank. (This is also download-able)
--As for what you want to read already, just remember,
NOT ALL COMICS/CARTOONS FOLLOW THE SAME STORY!
In the end you the reader get to decide what story lines you want to believe. I, for one, have a love/hate relationship with "Batman Beyond", a cartoon series that takes place in Gotham's future. Anyway, hope my fanboyness helped, and remember to take it slow, you've got a bit of catching up to do! lol
-If you're interested in a much more psychological take on the Batman characters, then I'd suggest "Arkham Asylum, A Serious House on a Serious Earth" as a great place to start. This comic has a pretty weak version of Batman trapped in a truly uninhibited Arkham Asylum. *In fact, the basis the new game was made from was this very comic, though its darkness far exceeds the game's*
I suggest you read this one before "Killing Joke" because it has a MUCH better analysis on the Joker. If you want to know what goes on in the Joker's brain, a psychiatrist character tells you point blank. (This is also download-able)
--As for what you want to read already, just remember,
NOT ALL COMICS/CARTOONS FOLLOW THE SAME STORY!
In the end you the reader get to decide what story lines you want to believe. I, for one, have a love/hate relationship with "Batman Beyond", a cartoon series that takes place in Gotham's future. Anyway, hope my fanboyness helped, and remember to take it slow, you've got a bit of catching up to do! lol
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I've only read a few but, I highly recommend The Long Halloween.
It's like a mafia-themed crime story set in the Batman universe, good read.
edit- Also, The Long Halloween continues the story of Year One, supposedly takes place about six months after.
It's like a mafia-themed crime story set in the Batman universe, good read.
edit- Also, The Long Halloween continues the story of Year One, supposedly takes place about six months after.
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Yeah I'll second the Batman the Animated Series it's the best animated batman cartoon easily it even spanned the now loved Harley Quinn.
I will also second Batman Beyond it's an interesting look at the batman series it's weird because Bruce Wayne isn't Batman and it makes it really interesting.
If you like Video Games try Batman Arkham Asylum it’s a great game and really makes you feel like your Batman.
I will also second Batman Beyond it's an interesting look at the batman series it's weird because Bruce Wayne isn't Batman and it makes it really interesting.
If you like Video Games try Batman Arkham Asylum it’s a great game and really makes you feel like your Batman.
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If you want to how did Dick Grayson ended up being Batman and Damian being the new Robin read Batman: Battle for the Cowl a three issue comic book limited series where Nightwing, Red Robin(Tim Drake) and Jason Todd(Red Hood) battle it out who will be the successor to be the next Batman.
Batman R.I.P. and Final Crisis are also a must read for reference on how Batman died, but is actually in the past.
Batman R.I.P. and Final Crisis are also a must read for reference on how Batman died, but is actually in the past.