{"id":16574,"date":"2022-02-27T19:02:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T19:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=16574"},"modified":"2023-04-24T19:49:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T19:49:26","slug":"batman-reading-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/batman-reading-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Batman Reading Order \u2014 The Beginner&#8217;s Guide On Where To Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Batman is DC&#8217;s most popular comic book superhero and one of the most famous superheroes in the world.<br \/>\n[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/DC_Comics_Database\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that the first Batman comic book was published in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dccomics.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/19\/batman-a-history-of-heroics-the-beginning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1939<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Stories about Batman have been captivating audiences of all ages for over 80 years. And while reading every Batman comic book out there wouldn\u2019t be technically impossible, it would certainly require serious commitment and a lot of time.<\/p>\n<p>However, you don\u2019t need to read every Batman comic to understand this <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/masked-superheroes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">masked superhero<\/a> fully and experience some of his greatest adventures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We created this Batman reading order guide to introduce you to some of the most compelling stories about this selfless superhero!<\/strong> If you\u2019re interested in reading Batman comics, we\u2019ll share exactly where you should start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the Biowars comic book!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Batman Reading Order \u2014 Where Should You Start?<\/h2>\n<p>The starting point for the Batman reading order should be the work of the legendary artist Neal Adams. He created Batman comics during the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/guide-comic-book-eras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Silver Age<\/strong> <\/a>of comic books in the 1960s, and he is responsible for creating Batman\u2019s dark and serious look we know today!<\/p>\n<p>Once we introduce you to Adams\u2019 work, we\u2019ll dig into the <strong>Post-Crisis era comics,<\/strong> which were published in the aftermath of the Crisis on Infinite Earths event. This fictional event took place in 1985 \u2014 all of DC\u2019s parallel universes were destroyed, and a single universe was created. The Post-Crisis era lasted from 1985 until 2011, and the comics published during this period are a beautiful continuation of Adams\u2019 work.<\/p>\n<p>In 2011, DC decided to relaunch all comics, including the stories with Batman. The reboot marked the start of the <strong>New 52 comics era<\/strong>, and the works from this period should come next on your Batman reading order.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we\u2019ll discuss some of the more recent Batman comics, published after the 2016 DC <strong>Rebirth reboot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, we\u2019ll cover the Dark Multiverse era, which introduced an evil version of Batman to the world \u2014 <strong>The Man Who Laughs<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s dive in and explore our Batman reading order, shall we?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meet the characters of the Biowars universe!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Batman Silver Age Comics<\/h2>\n<h3>Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams Vol.1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2003<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Bob Haney, John Broome, Cary Bates, Frank Robbins, Robert Kanigher<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Neal Adams<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16576\" style=\"width: 507px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16576\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16576\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-batman-illustrated-neal-adams.jpg\" alt=\"Neal Adams\u2019 Batman illustrated volume one is a great place to start reading Batman comics.\" width=\"497\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-batman-illustrated-neal-adams.jpg 497w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-batman-illustrated-neal-adams-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-batman-illustrated-neal-adams-440x652.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/c\/c1\/Batman_Illustrated_by_Neal_Adams_Vol_1_%28Collected%29.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20130831102406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Batman\u2019s character was created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2017\/05\/batman-and-bill-who-is-batman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane<\/a> and debuted in a comic book published in 1939.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you could read the first-ever story to get to know Batman, but you might find it hard to relate to, given the language and illustrations of more than 80 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why we suggest you start with Neil Adams\u2019 work. He is one of the most influential artists to have worked on Batman comics. After all, <strong>Adams\u2019 photorealistic illustrations have helped establish Batman as the Dark Knight!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volume one gathers <strong>works from 1967 through 1969<\/strong>. You can read the stories chronologically and <strong>observe Bruce Wayne\u2019s transformation into the Dark Knight!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-comic-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to draw your own comic book? Read this guide!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Batman Post-Crisis Comics<\/h2>\n<h3>Batman: Year One<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 1987<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Frank Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> David Mazzuchelli<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16577\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16577\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16577\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-year-one.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: Year One is among the best origin stories in recent history.\" width=\"579\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-year-one.jpg 579w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-year-one-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-year-one-440x682.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/d\/d1\/Batman_404.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20170220223946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Batman: Year One tells the story about Batman\u2019s origin. This comic book series could be the first on your Batman reading order list, but we suggest making it second, so you don\u2019t miss out on Adams\u2019 stunning work from the late 1960s.<\/p>\n<p>In Batman: Year One, you learn what happened to Bruce Wayne\u2019s, a.k.a., Batman\u2019s parents and how that event shaped the fearless superhero we\u2019re all familiar with.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the previous origin stories, <strong>Batman: Year One depicts psychological aspects of Batman\u2019s personality<\/strong>. He is portrayed as an introvert who obsesses about justice and strikes fear into <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/darkseid-vs-thanos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">villains<\/a>. After all, Batman did survive a traumatic event as a child, and that tragedy left lifelong consequences on him.<\/p>\n<p>Batman: Year One also provides a <strong>beautiful portrayal of friendship between Bruce and James Gordon<\/strong> \u2014 Gotham City Police Department Commissioner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/classification\/bio-warriors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get to know Biowarriors \u2014 the keepers of the Bioverse!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Comic Series<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 1986<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Frank Miller<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16578\" style=\"width: 503px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16578\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16578\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-dark-knight-returns.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a gripping story that depicts Batman and Gotham City in the future.\" width=\"493\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-dark-knight-returns.jpg 493w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-dark-knight-returns-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-dark-knight-returns-440x681.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns?file=Batman_-_Dark_Knight_Returns_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Once you get to know how Batman came to be and meet some characters loyal to him, such as his butler Alfred Pennyworth, it\u2019ll be easier for you to explore and understand other Batman stories.<\/p>\n<p>Even though Miller wrote The Dark Knight Returns series before Batman: Year One, we recommend you read the origins reboot first. Otherwise, you may find it difficult to follow the story of the Dark Knight and fully comprehend the events described in it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a standalone, four-part comic book series that depicts a dystopian Gotham. The story is set in 1986, and it introduces you to a retired Batman.<\/strong> Bruce is a 55-year-old-man who stopped fighting crime ten years before the events described in these comics.<\/p>\n<p>Upon seeing the news that a gang named the Mutants is terrorizing citizens and vandalizing the city, Bruce decides to <strong>pick up the mantle again and go back to being the fearsome Batman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Dark Knight Return Story is a fan favorite. <strong>It cemented Batman as one the most popular comic book characters globally<\/strong> and helped readers understand why Bruce wants to be Batman. The Dark Knight Returns also inspired Christopher Nolan to create the highly successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1345836\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Dark Knight Rises<\/em><\/a> movie.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, now seems like a good time to mention we recently compiled the list of some of the greatest <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/batman-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batman movies<\/a> ever made if you&#8217;re interested!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/classification\/microbes-mutants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meet the villains disturbing the piece in the Bioverse!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Batman: The Long Halloween<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 1996 &#8211; 1997<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Jeph Loeb<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Tim Sale<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16579\" style=\"width: 501px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16579\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16579\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-long-halloween.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: The Long Halloween explores the early days of Bruce Wayne as Batman.\" width=\"491\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-long-halloween.jpg 491w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-long-halloween-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-long-halloween-440x668.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/9\/93\/Batman_The_Long_Halloween_TP.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20080617231118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>You can read Batman: The Long Halloween as a standalone work or as a continuation of the Batman: Year One story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In The Long Halloween, Jeph Loeb explores the early days of Bruce Wayne as Batman.<\/strong> The noir-ish story and the artwork are riveting, and that\u2019s why so many people love this comic book series.<\/p>\n<p>As Batman goes on a mission to catch a serial killer who commits murder on holidays, he comes across many infamous villains, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/green-goblin-vs-joker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Joker<\/a> \u2014 Batman\u2019s archenemy, <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/best-female-comic-book-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poison Ivy<\/a> and the Riddler, to name a few. In the series, you can see the transition of Harvey Dent, once Batman\u2019s ally, into his enemy named Two-Face.<\/p>\n<p>The Long Halloween is a gripping mystery comic series that depicts Batman at his peak. It heavily inspired creatives worldwide, most notably the director Christopher Nolan, who incorporated parts of the Long Halloween into his majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0468569\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Dark Knight<\/em><\/a> movie.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/create-your-own-comic-book-4-things-youll-need-to-start-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to create your own comic book? You&#8217;ll need these 4 items!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Batman: Dark Victory<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 1999 &#8211; 2000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Jeph Loeb<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Tim Scale<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16580\" style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16580\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16580\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-victory.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: Dark Victory is one of the most popular Batman comic book series. It\u2019s a reboot of Robin\u2019s origin story.\" width=\"485\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-victory.jpg 485w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-victory-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-victory-440x673.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/2\/2b\/Batman_Dark_Victory_TP.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20080619065101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Following the success of Batman: The Long Halloween, Loeb began working on the Dark Victory \u2014 a 14-part comic book series that portrays <strong>Bruce\u2019s life during his first several years as Batman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In Batman: Dark Victory, Loeb\u2019s writing is immersive, while Scale\u2019s attractive noir art perfectly complements the plot. The murder-mystery series introduces you to a slew of villains, showcasing Batman\u2019s detective work at its finest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dark Victory series is also a reboot of Robin\u2019s origin story.<\/strong> The series describes the transformation of detective Dick Grayson into Robin and how he became Batman\u2019s trusted sidekick.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/create-your-own-comic-book-writing-the-storyline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn how to write an immersive comic book storyline!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Batman: Hush<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2002 &#8211; 2003<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Jeph Loeb<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Jim Lee<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16581\" style=\"width: 595px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16581\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16581\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-hush.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: Hush is one of the most popular modern Batman comic book series.\" width=\"585\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-hush.jpg 585w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-hush-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-hush-440x673.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/9\/99\/Batman_Hush_Art.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20150315223415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>The final comic book series we\u2019d like to recommend from the Post Crisis era is Batman: Hush series.<\/p>\n<p>Jeph Loeb wrote the story, and the phenomenal <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/artist-profile-jim-lee-1964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Lee<\/a> illustrated it. <strong>Alongside Neal Adams, Lee is arguably one of the best artists to have worked on Batman comics.<\/strong> Lee is known for his great attention to detail \u2014 the intricacies of his art helped take Batman and other characters to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p>Reading the <strong>Batman: Hush series is a great way to meet all the major characters<\/strong> that are a part of Batman\u2019s life in one way or another. <strong>Poison Ivy, The Joker, <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/lgbtq-superheroes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harley Quinn<\/a> and The Riddler are all there.<\/strong> <strong>Superman makes an appearance, too!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, even if you don\u2019t stick to the recommended Batman reading order and jump straight to reading the Hush series, it won\u2019t be hard to understand who is who in Batman\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<p>Batman: Hush tells one of the most popular stories in modern Batman history. It introduces a mysterious villain named Hush who attempts to sabotage Batman in any way he can. The comic also explores the romantic relationship between Batman and Catwoman, which adds to the story\u2019s appeal!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/black-widow-vs-catwoman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catwoman Vs. Black Widow \u2014 Who Would Win In A Fight?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Batman The New 52 Comics<\/h2>\n<h3>Batman: The Court Of Owls<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Scott Snyder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Greg Capullo<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16582\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16582\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16582\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-new-52.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: The Court Of Owls is a part of the New 52 comic book series and a reboot from the early \u201800s that provides excellent introduction to Batman.\" width=\"580\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-new-52.jpg 580w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-new-52-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-the-new-52-440x679.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman:_The_Court_of_Owls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>The New 52 Era started after the Flashpoint event in 2011 \u2014 Flash, another popular DC <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-comic-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comic book character<\/a>, traveled back in time to save his mother from death. The moment he cancelled such an important event, the trajectory of his life changed, affecting other DC characters as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main writer for the New 52 series was Scott Snyder, while Greg Capullo created illustrations.<\/strong> The duo did a fantastic job at creating gripping mystery stories. We highly recommend you read each of the 52 comics published in the series if you have time!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel like reading every comic in the series, we recommend going with the first story Snyder and Capullo created together \u2014 Batman: The Court Of Owls. This comic tells <strong>the story of an enigmatic and violent society named City of Owls that has controlled Gotham for a long time.<\/strong> The society is not particularly fond of Batman\u2019s actions and attempts to get rid of him in any way they can.<\/p>\n<p>We bet you\u2019ll enjoy reading about the mysterious events described in this comic book!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/character-creation-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Looking for a character creation software? These 7 tools are for you!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Batman Rebirth Comics<\/h2>\n<h3>Batman: Rebirth #1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2016<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Scott Snyder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Mikel Jan\u00edn<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_16583\" style=\"width: 591px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16583\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16583\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-rebirth.jpg\" alt=\"Batman: Rebirth is a part of the latest DC reboot, inviting readers to explore contemporary and ongoing story arcs.\" width=\"581\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-rebirth.jpg 581w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-rebirth-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-rebirth-440x680.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/0\/08\/Batman_Rebirth_Vol_1_1.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20160602232707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>In 2016, DC Comics went through another reboot and relaunched all its titles. <strong>Batman: Rebirth #1 is a one-shot story that marked the beginning of the ongoing Batman comic book series.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This comic is a great choice for new readers who wish to jump on the Batman wagon and read recently published stories. It is also an excellent opener to other large contemporary story arcs, including <em>I Am Gotham, I Am Suicide, I Am Bane<\/em> and others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/create-your-own-comic-book-picking-between-print-and-digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Should you create a digital or print comic? This guide will help you choose!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Batman Who Laughs Comics<\/h2>\n<h3>Dark Days: The Casting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> 2017<\/p>\n<p><strong>Written by:<\/strong> Scott Snyder<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art:<\/strong> Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_17836\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17836\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-days-the-casting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Days: The Casting introduces an evil version of Bruce Wayne to the world called Batman Who Laughs.\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-days-the-casting-1.jpg 668w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-days-the-casting-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-days-the-casting-1-440x674.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/batman-reading-order-dark-days-the-casting-1-635x973.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/a\/ab\/Dark_Days_The_Casting_Vol_1_1.jpg\/revision\/latest?cb=20170712090120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DC Fandom<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Closing our Batman reading order guide is a comic book that <strong>introduces you to the evil Batman Who Laughs<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo created this imaginative character. The Batman Who Laughs first appeared in the Dark Days: The Casting comic book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Batman Who Laughs blends Bruce Wayne and Joker<\/strong> to create a dangerous character who lacks a moral compass. He isn\u2019t opposed to killing the innocent to achieve his goals. Dark Days: The Casting includes <strong>fantastic writing and art, inviting you to meet Batman as you\u2019ve never seen him before<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Struggling with drawing hands on characters? This guide is for you!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>It\u2019s Time To Start Reading Batman Comics!<\/h2>\n<p>Batman is undoubtedly one of the greatest comic book superheroes ever created. The way he manages to rise above his tragedy and dedicate his entire adult life to protecting the innocent is nothing short of inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>And while there isn\u2019t one definitive Batman reading order you need to follow to get to know this fascinating character, if you\u2019re a beginner, we recommend sticking to the order we shared in this post.<\/p>\n<p>We listed one-shots and comic book series chronologically, so you can observe how Batman\u2019s character evolves over time and enjoy the different ways artists portrayed him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you read any of the comics listed in the guide? If so, which one did you like the most? Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Batman is DC&#8217;s most popular comic book superhero and one of the most famous superheroes in the world. [Source: DC Fandom] Did you know that the first Batman comic book was published in 1939? 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