Batman (Character) - Comic Vine

Batman (Character) - Comic Vine: Welcome to the Batverse. Enjoy your stay. Below is a list of readings for the contemporary or Post-Crisis Batman, in the chronological order in which these events unfolded (regardless of the publication date of certain readings). To follow the evolution of Batman in a linear fashion, new readers should check out the books below in the order in which they are mentioned. Some of the books that are mentioned or suggested are not about Batman strictly (like Robin: Year One and Batgirl: Year One) but they are nonetheless important reading for Batman and the events they portray are defining ones that influence a great deal of future stories. Simply click on the links to view the issues corresponding to each story. Origins and Early Years Batman: Year One: The definitive Post-Crisis Batman origin story. Explores the death of Bruce's parents, his return to Gotham as a man, and his early trials and errors under the cowl. Introduces several key Batverse characters, including Jim Gordon, his wife Barbara, Sarah Essen, James Gordon Jr, Catwoman, Holly Robinson and Carmine Falcone. The Man Who Laughs: The definitive Post-Crisis Joker origin story. Events take place immediately after the end