If there is a long-lived superhero, with a huge number of worthwhile stories, that is, without a doubt, Batman. The Dark Knight is the protagonist of some of the best comics out there , and that’s not an exaggeration. Therefore, we show you 5 Batman stories that everyone should read, whether they are a fan of the character or not. Regardless of your taste in superheroes, these are must-read stories that anyone will love.
That The Dark Knight has starred in some of the best comics in history is not in doubt. Complex plots, adult and full of nuances and shadows, they are an oasis in superhero comics that, sometimes, are too simplistic or so fanciful that you get lost and disconnect.
That does not happen with Batman, whose appeal transcends the comics, to make him a legendary character in popular culture and known by all. And much of the blame lies with these 5 Batman stories that everyone should read.
We start at the beginning, never better said.
Batman Year 1 by Frank Miller
Nothing better to get to know the character in the best way than to delve into the pages of this comic that narrates the first year of a rookie Batman in his fight against crime.
With a Gotham that seems beyond all redemption, it is, without a doubt, the best starting point to get started in Batman and one of its best stories.
Batman, The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb
The best point to continue with Batman, and which is also a “continuation” of that Year One, is, without a doubt, The Long Halloween .
Set again during Batman’s early crime-fighting days, it tells the story of a mysterious killer named Holiday, who kills his victims on holidays , one each month.
Batman tries to catch Holiday before he takes his next prey and this story is also related to the events that transform Harvey Dent into Two-Face , the Dark Knight’s great enemy.
Batman: Silence by Jeph Loeb
Loeb again signs another of the best Batman adventures in Silence . There we are told the story of a mysterious, bandaged-faced stalker named Hush , who seems to want to sabotage Batman from afar .
For that, we will have a good handful of appearances by the emblematic villains of Batman, in addition to exploring the feelings between the Bat and Catwoman.
The Matt Reeves movie, The Batman , seems to be inspired in parts by these three comics that we have told you about, being an exploration of the most detective Batman, who chases the wicked, not only with the power of his fists, but with his intelligence.
Batman, The Killing Joke, by Alan Moore
Another of the greatest comic book writers, the inimitable Alan Moore, explores the relationship between the Joker and Batman , showing how much the other’s existence determines one and how it will all inevitably end.
In a duel of minds between Batman’s most famous villain and the Dark Knight, the former escapes from Arkham Asylum, to terrorize James Gordon and his family.
Everything ends in a final and unexpected confrontation , where that title joke plays an important role, but we’re not going to gut it for you. It is a must.
The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller
Miller opened this list and closed it with probably the best Batman comic , and that’s saying a lot. An older Bruce Wayne with the aftermath of all his years of fighting crime returns and even confronts a Superman in the story Zack Snyder based on for his movie Batman V Superman .
Actually, it’s a slight inspiration and it just picks up bits. The comic is light years away from the movie and is a must if you are a fan of the Dark Knight.
There are many more Batman stories that are very worthwhile, both alone and in his appearances in other comics, such as Justice League . However, these 5 are legend and the ones that everyone should read.