#Batman/Superman: World's Finest 15

[livsoulsecrets]

Bruce and Ollie in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #15

[localcursedfriend]

Yo why did they make Ollie absolutely fine as hell in Batman/Superman World's Finest.......like holy hell goddamn I see what all those girlies were going for now.

Batman/Superman World's Finest #15

[jonathan-cranes-mistress-of-fear]

The Scarecrow || Recommended Reading || Master List

For your reading pleasure, here follows a master list of all SCARECROW-CENTRIC comics (cameos and one/two page appearances will not be mentioned) listed roughly in order of release. Note: some comics are included even if Scarecrow is not the main antagonist, but only if he plays a centric role in the overarching story

Feel free to message me if you think I missed something! This list is comics only, and does not include children's books or other media.

GOLDEN AGE

World’s Finest #3 - Riddle of the Human Scarecrow

Detective Comics #73 - The Scarecrow Returns

The Brave and the Bold #197 - The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne!

SILVER AGE

Batman #189 - Fright of the Scarecrow

Batman #200 - The Man Who Radiated Fear!"

Detective Comics #389 - Batman's Evil Eye

BRONZE AGE

Detective Comics #503 - The 6 Days of the Scarecrow

Batman #373/Detective #540 - The Frequency of Fear/Something Scary

The Super Friends #32

Detective Comics #571 - Fear for $ale

Joker #8 - The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!

Batman 400 - Resurrection Night

THE 90s

Batman #455-#457 Identity Crisis: Part 1 + 2/Master of Fear 

Batman: Haunted Knight- Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1  - Fears

Batman #495-#496

Batman: Long Halloween (Series)

Shadow of the Bat #1

Shadow of the Bat #16-18 “God of Fear”

Batman Dark Victory (Series)

Batman: Haunted Knight - Fears

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1

Batman Annual #19 - Masters of Fear

Batman Adventures #4 - #5 - Riot Act

Batman Adventures #19 - Troubled Dreams

Batman Adventures Annual #1 - Study Hall

Batman Gotham Adventures #32 - The Remote Controller

Batman/Scarecrow 3D

Catwoman #58 - #60, #93

Fear of Faith (Legends of the Dark Knight #116, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #84, Batman #564, Detective Comics #731)

New Year's Evil: Scarecrow - Mistress of Fear

Batman Crimson Mist

Nightwing #9 - #11

2000 - 2009

Batman Daredevil - King of New York

Detective Comics #820 Face the ɘɔɒᖷ

DC Super Friends #8

Batman #608–619 (HUSH)

Batman Gotham Knights #16 + #49 / Batman: Black and White

Legends of the Dark Knight #137-141 - Terror

Gotham Knights #23 - Fear of Success

Superman/Batman: Torment (#37-42)

Batman #626-630 - As the Crow Flies

Superman/Batman #38 - 40

Batman Eternal #47

Batman and Robin Eternal #6, #14- #15

DC Halloween Special #1 - The Ballad of Ichabod Crane

Gotham After Midnight (Series)

Joker’s Asylum: Scarecrow

Year One: Batman/Scarecrow

2010 - 2020

Blackest Night #6 -Blackest Night

Untold Tales of the Blackest Night - Blackest Nightmare

DC Halloween Special '10 - Trick for the Scarecrow

Forever Evil: Arkham War (Series)

Batman the Dark Knight #10 - #15 - Cycle of Violence

Batgirl Vol 3  #2-3 - Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin

Detective Comics v2 #23.3 Scarecrow

Swamp Thing #19-20

Harley Quinn #28 - #30

Batwoman #7 - #9 - Fear and Loathing

Green Lanterns #17 - Darkest Knight

Nightwing #50, #53 - #56

Batman ‘66 Meets the Man from U.N.C.L.E (series)

Batman '66 #28 - Scarecrow Comes to Town

Kings of Fear (series)

Batman/TMNT Adventures #4 - To laugh so not to cry

Shazam #12 - When Strikes the Scarecrow

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #4      

Legends of the Dark Knight #16

Batman: Gotham Nights #17 - Harvest of Fear; He Who Eats Last...

Batman: The Adventures Continue #10  

Fear State (Series) (FS Alpha + Omega, 106, #111–117, Detective Comics 1056, Harley Quinn #6)

Future State Harley Quinn #1- #2

2021 AND BEYOND

Truth and Justice #10

ArkhaManiacs #1

Man-Bat (Series)

Wayne Family Adventures #55 - #56

Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1

Detective Comics #1049 -1050 - House of Gotham

The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox #8 - #9

Knight Terrors: Nightwing (Series)

DC's I know what you did Last Crisis

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #2

Batman: The Audio Adventures Special #1 + #6

Batman '89 Echoes (series)

The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #7

Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #3

Little Batman: Month One (series)

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #19

[celaenaeiln]

What are some of your favorite Dick Grayson moments?

Please and Thank You 😃

My favorites will always be Dick being the canonical center of the DC universe 😌

Dark Crisis Issue #1

The greatest hope and the leader of the ages

Nightwing (2016) Issue #49

The Brave and Bold (2007) Issue #15

"And no one doubts that you're the best one to strategize a counterattack."

"Next to Superman, Dick Grayson is the one guy alive that every other crimefighter trusts."

JLA/Titans Issue #2

"--Founders of the original Teen Titans--"

Titans (2003) Issue #23

"It's a natural thing when Nightwing shows up. None of us are conscious of it, really--but we all look to him for orders."

Nightwing (2016) Issue #9

"You vouching for someone is worth its weight in gold. It was true in my world, and it's true in this one. In fact, of everyone I've met here, you're the least changed from the version I knew. Always confident, always kind, always cool. Dick Grayson--the multiuniversal constant."

JLA (1997) Issue #73

"It was sad at first. We were discussing the work--this work...and I asked him if he ever felt pride." "He didn't....then he stopped for a second and said...'The only time I ever feel pride is when I look at Nightwing. Sometimes I think he's the only thing I ever did right.'"

Batman: Urban Legends Issue #22

"We have a shorthand I don't share with any of the others, save for maybe Alfred. He's always been the one keeping me centered. Grounded."

"Dick's the beating heart of this family we've created, whether he realizes it or not."

Titans (2003) Issue #6

JLA (1997) Issue #71

Nemesis - The Impostors Issue #3

Batman!Dick - he's so freaking cool!!!

He's so amazing and cool and extraordinary and over competent. He's what everyone looks up to. He's collectively placed on a pedal so high by every hero and anti-hero in that everyone wants to be him or be acknowledged by him. People have died in his footsteps. Even the Titans, his own friends, hero-worship, look up to him as the peak of excellence and goodness.

Justice League of America (2006) Issue #50

Roy

World's Finest: Teen Titans Issue #5

Titans (2016) Annual 1

The paragon of rightness and justice of the world - Superman - thinks dick is the best thing to ever come into existence.

Whenever you read a comic, there's always some character that goes "Nightwing!" when something happens and another responds "Dude, he's Nightwing. He'll be fine. He always is." That's the amount of confidence heroes have in him to always succeed and excel.

Like Kon said - when he shows up, people automatically fall in line. It's like second-nature to just follow him.

Dick has that Charisma, the leadership, and the strength to hold the entire community together and as a result the world. He's proven it, he's done it. Whenever the Justice League evaporates in any situation - because this isn't the first time the JL have died/gone missing - everyone turns to Nightwing for order and direction.

Truly, he's the greatest.

[crisisofinfinitemultiverses]

DC Through the Ages variants by Nicola Scott:

Action Comics #1069

Batman: Superman: World’s Finest #31

Batman #152

Birds of Prey #13

Catwoman #48

Green Lantern #15

Harley Quinn #43

Nightwing #118

Superman #18

The Flash #13

Wonder Woman #13

Zatanna: Bring Down The House 4

[argoscity]

ULTIMATE SUPERGIRL READING GUIDE

since i've been asked a few times in the past for various reading guides for kara, i thought i'd compile them all into one post for the sake of convenience!

this guide has reading orders for supergirl comics in PRE-CRISIS (1959-1985), POST-CRISIS (2004-2011), NEW 52 (2011-2016), REBIRTH (2016-2021), and INFINITE FRONTIER (2021-present).

if you have any questions at all don't be afraid to shoot me an ask!

for each section bolded comics are required, italicized comics are recommended, and everything else is optional!

[PRE-CRISIS]

ORIGIN AND MIDVALE ERA (NOTE: you'll have to flip to the back of each issue to get to kara's section!) action comics (1938) #252, 258, 267, 276, 278-282, 285, 295, 309-310, 313, 317

STANHOPE COLLEGE action comics (1938) #318, 366-368, 372, 374 world’s finest (1941) #169 adventure comics (1938) #381, 386, 391, 395, 397

K-SFTV REPORTER — SAN FRANCISCO adventure comics (1938) #406-407, 410-415, 419-424

VANDYRE UNIVERSITY supergirl (1974) #1-10

STUDENT ADVISOR — FLORIDA (NOTE: every member of the superfamily has a story in the superman family (1974), so you'll have to flip through to find kara's section!) the superman family (1974) #165, 168, 171, 174, 177, 180, 182 justice league of america (1960) #132-134 the superman family #183, 184-186, 187-189, 191-193, 194, 196-198, 199, 200, 201-202, 203, 204-205, 206-207

ACTRESS — NEW YORK the superman family (1974) 208-210, 211-214, 215-216, 217, 218 superman (1939) #373 (second story titled “an eye (and ear) on the world!”) detective comics (1937) #508-510 the superman family #219-222

THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA (i recommend this storyline in it's entirety, but kara only appears in the last issue!) legion of superheroes (1980) #290-294

LAKE SHORE UNIVERSITY supergirl (1982) #1-12 (cw: nazi imagery in the brief interlude in #12)  supergirl (1982) #13-15 (cw: antisemitism, nazi imagery, depictions of the holocaust.) supergirl (1982) #16-23

LAST APPEARANCES AND DEATH legion of super-heroes (1980) #300-303 dc comics presents (1978) #28 tales of the legion of super-heroes (1984) #314-315 crisis on infinite earths (1985) #4-7

BONUS POST-COIE APPEARANCES christmas with the super-heroes (1988) #2 (last story titled “should auld acquaintance be forgot”) supergirl (1996) #49, 75-80 solo (2004) #1 (third story titled “young love”) convergence: adventures of superman (2015) #1-2

[POST-CRISIS]

ORIGIN superman/batman (2003) #8-13  (or you can watch superman/batman: apocalypse (2010) instead which I recommend! the art is a lot more tasteful and it's a very faithful adaptation of the comic so you won’t be missing out on anything.)

KARA WITH THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES supergirl and the legion of super-heroes (2006) #16-36

LOEB AND KELLY HELL ERA supergirl (2005) #1-5, 9-10, 19 (you don’t have to read any of this since it gets retconned anyway, but if you’re interested in kara’s early characterization, the beginnings of her friendship with cassie sandsmark, or her difficulty fitting in on earth then you’re welcome to read what i’ve provided.)

KELLEY PUCKETT ERA Amazons Attack! teen titans (2003) #47-48  amazons attack! (2007) #3  supergirl (2005) #20  amazons attack! (2007) #4  teen titans (2003) #49

supergirl (2005) #21-22  teen titans (2003) #50, 51-55  supergirl (2005) #25-33

Superman: Brainiac  action comics (1938) #866-870

GATES AND IGLE HEAVEN ERA supergirl (2005) #34

New Krypton (new krypton is one of my favorite events and i recommend it in its entirety, but for the sake of brevity I’ll only be listing the issues relevant to kara.) superman: new krypton special #1  superman (1939) #681  adventure comics special featuring guardian #1  action comics (1938) #871  supergirl (2005) #35  superman (1939) #682  action comics (1938) #872  supergirl (2005) #36  superman (1939) #683  action comics (1938) #873

teen titans (2003) #66  supergirl (2005) #37-42

Friends and Fugitives superman: secret Files 2009 #1  supergirl (2005) #43  action comics (1938) #881  supergirl (2005) #45  action comics (1938) #882  supergirl (2005) #46-47

supergirl (2005) annual 1, #48-50

Last Stand of New Krypton  adventure comics (2009) #8  superman: last stand of new krypton #1  supergirl (2005) #51  superman (1938) #698  adventure comics (2009) #9  superman: last stand of new krypton #2  adventure comics (2009) #10  supergirl (2005) #52  superman (1938) #699  superman: last stand of new krypton #3 superman: war of the supermen (2010) #0, 1-4 

supergirl (2005) #53-57, annual 2, 58-59

END OF SUPERGIRL VOL 5 supergirl (2005) #60-64 supergirl (2005) #65-67

[THE NEW 52]

ORIGIN and SUPERGIRL VS THE WORLDKILLERS supergirl (2011) #1-7

SUPERGIRL and SILVER BANSHEE supergirl (2011) #8-11

SUPERGIRL and SUPERBOY superboy (2011) #6

SANCTUARY supergirl (2011) #12, 0, 13

H’EL ON EARTH superman (2011) #13 supergirl (2011) #14 superman (2011) #14 superboy (2011) #15 supergirl (2011) #15 superboy (2011) #16 superboy (2011) Annual #1 supergirl (2011) #16 superman (2011) #16 superboy (2011) #17 supergirl (2011) #17 superman (2011) #17

SUPERGIRL and POWERGIRL supergirl (2011) #18-20

CYBORG SUPERMAN supergirl (2011) #21-23 action comics (2011) #23.1 supergirl (2011) #24

KRYPTON RETURNS action comics (2011) annual #2 superboy (2011) #25 supergirl (2011) #25 superman (2011) #25

SUPERGIRL VS LOBO supergirl (2011) #26-27

RED DAUGHTER OF KRYPTON supergirl (2011) #28-29 red lanterns (2011) #28-29 supergirl (2011) #30 red lanterns (2011) #30 supergirl (2011) #31 red lanterns (2011) #31-32 supergirl (2011) #32-33

SUPERMAN: DOOMED (this is a whole storyline but I'll only be listing the issues that kara appears in!) superman/wonder woman (2013) #9 action comics (2011) #33 supergirl (2011) #34 superman: doomed (2014) #2 action comics (2011) #35 supergirl (2011) #35

FUTURES END supergirl: futures end (2014) #1

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED justice league united (2014) #1-5 justice league united (2014) annual #1 justice league united (2014) #6-10

CRUCIBLE supergirl (2011) #36-40

FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN (kara only appears in the issues i've italicized and bolded, but i put all the relevant issues if you wanted to read the full storyline!) superman (2011) #51 batman/superman (2013) #31 action comics (2011) #51 superman/wonder woman (2013) #28 batman/superman (2013) #32 action comics (2011) #52 superman/wonder woman (2013) #29 superman (2011) #52

[REBIRTH]

KARA IN NATIONAL CITY supergirl: rebirth #1

supergirl (2016) #1-8 batgirl (2016) annual 1 supergirl #9-12

supergirl (2016) annual 1supergirl #13-20

world's finest: batwoman and supergirl #1-2

ROGOL ZAAR and THE SINS OF THE CIRCLE the man of steel #1-2, 3-6 supergirl #21-33, #34-36

LEVIATHAN and BATMAN WHO LAUGHS superman: leviathan rising special #1 supergirl #34-36 supergirl (2016) annual 2 supergirl #37-42

HOUSE OF KENT action comics (2016) #1022-1023 action comics (2016) #1024-1028

FUTURE STATE superman of metropolis (2021) #1-2 kara zor el, superwoman (2021) #1-2

[INFINITE FRONTIER]

action comics 2021 annual

WOMAN OF TOMORROW supergirl: woman of tomorrow (2021) #1-8

WORLD'S FINEST batman/superman: world's finest (2022) #2-6, 8, 12

A WORLD WITHOUT CLARK KENT and RED MOON (kara is featured in the back-up story! if you want the full context of this plot i recommend reading the full warworld arc in action comics [action comics #1030-1046, superman: warworld apocalypse #1]!) action comics (2016) #1044-1046, 1047-1049

DAWN OF DC action comics (2016) #1051-1053, 1055-1056 superman (2023) #1-3 power girl special #1 steelworks (2023) #1-3

KNIGHT TERRORS knight terrors: superman (2023) #1-2

DAWN OF DC (continued) action comics: doomsday special (2023) superman (2023) #7 hawkgirl (2023) #4 supergirl special (2023)

NEW WORLDS [this arc starts on action comics #1057—kara doesn't appear in that issue but I recommend reading it for context!] action comics (2016) #1058-1060 action comics 2023 annual

JOURNEY TO FERIMBIA powergirl (2023) #5, 6-7

HOUSE OF BRAINIAC action comics (2016) #1064 superman (2023) #13 action comics (2016) #1065 superman (2023) #14 action comics (2016) #1066 superman (2023) #15

UNIVERSE END action comics (2016) #1070-1081

MISCELLANEOUS RECENT APPEARANCES: justice league unlimited (2024) #1, 4-6 superwoman special #1 superman (2023) #21-22 MISADVENTURES IN MIDVALE supergirl (2025) #1

UPCOMING: supergirl (2025) [monthly ongoing] new history of the dc universe (2025) #2 [out july 23rd] dc's kal-el-fornia love (2025) [out july 30th]

[cybercitycomix]

Top New DC Comic Releases for the Week of November 20th, 2024.

Action Comics #1076,

Batman & Robin Year One #2,

Batman & Robin Year One Noir Edition #1,

Batman Full Moon #2,

Batman & Superman Worlds Finest #33,

Catwoman #70,

Dark Knights of Steel Allwinter #5,

Milestone Universe the Shadow Cabinet #1,

The Question All Along the Watchtower #1 +

Wonder Woman #15.

[iconuk01]

From this weeks World's Finest #39

In which a Dick Grayson Robin, time displaced from about 15 years ago, meets with a Superman and Batman displaced from about 10 years ago, in the present day and meet up with Lois Lane.

Perhaps understandably, utter confusion ensues

[wanderingmind867]

Here's the Batfamily section of my DC reading list. I'm combining it with the list for the Superman and Batman team up books (like World's Finest, Brave and The Bold, or DC Comics Presents).

Batman:

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 1 (Detective Comics #36, 38-55, Batman #1-7, New York World's Fair Comics #2, World's Best Comics #1 and World's Finest Comics #2-3)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 2 (Detective Comics #58-74, Batman #8-15 and World's Finest Comics #4-9)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 3 (Detective Comics #75-91, Batman #16-25 and World's Finest Comics #10-14)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 4 (Detective Comics #92-112, Batman #26-35 and World's Finest Comics #15-22)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 5 (Detective Comics #113-132, Batman #36-45 and World's Finest Comics #23-32)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 6 (Detective Comics #133-153, Batman #46-55 and World's Finest Comics #33-42)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 7 (Detective Comics #154-173, Batman #56-66 and World's Finest Comics #43-53)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 8 (Detective Comics #174-191, Batman #67-75 and World's Finest Comics #54-62)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 9 (Detective Comics #192-210, Batman #76-85 and World's Finest Comics #63-70)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 10 (Detective Comics #211-232 and Batman #86-100)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 11 (Detective Comics #233-257 and Batman #101-116)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 12 (Detective Comics #258-281 and Batman #117-132)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 13 (Detective Comics #282-303 and Batman #133-148)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 14 (Detective Comics #304-326 and Batman #149-163)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 15 (Detective Comics #327-347 and Batman #164-178)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 16 (Detective Comics #348-371 and Batman #179-198)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 17 (Detective Comics #372-391 and Batman #199-216)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 18 (Detective Comics #396, #399-400, #402, #404, #407-408 and Batman #219-220, #222-223, #226, #229 and #231)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 19 (Detective Comics #415-418, #424-425, #428-429, #432, #434-435 and Batman #232, #234-235, #239, #241 and #247)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 20 (Detective Comics #442, #444-448, #452-454 and Batman #251-260, #262-263 and #266-268)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 21 (Detective Comics #460-476, Batman #272-277, #279-288 and #291-297, DC Special #28 and DC Special Series #1)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 22 (Detective Comics #477-479, #483-484, #486, Batman #301-319 and Batman Family #17 and #20)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 23 (Detective Comics #488, #491-505, Batman #321-324, #326-329, #336-337 and DC Special Series #21)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 24 (Detective Comics #506-526 and Batman #341-359)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 25 (Detective Comics #527-547, Batman #360-381 and Batman Special #1)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Vol. 26 (Detective Comics #548-567, Batman #382-400 and Batman annual #10)

Robin:

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 1 (Star Spangled Comics #65-85)

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 2 (Star Spangled Comics #86-105)

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 3 (Star Spangled Comics #106-130)

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 4 (Detective Comics #390-391, #400-403, Batman #192, #202, #227, #229, #230-231, #234-236, #239-242, World's Finest Comics #200 and Justice League of America #91-92)

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 5 (Batman #244-245, #248-250, #252, 254 and Detective Comics #445, #447, #450-451)

DC Deluxe Collections: Robin Vol. 6 (Batman Family #1, #3-9, #11-20, Detective Comics #481-493, Batman #333, #337-339 and DC Comics Presents #31 and #58)

Batgirl:

DC Deluxe Collections: Batgirl Vol. 1 (Detective Comics #359, #363, #369, #371, #384-385, #388-389, 392-393, #396-397, #400-401, #404-424, Batman #197, Justice League of America #60, Superman #268, #279 and Superman Family #171)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batgirl Vol. 2 (Batman Family #1, #3-7, #9-20 and DC Comics Presents #19)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batgirl Vol. 3 (Detective Comics #481-499, #501-502 and #508-510)

The Joker:

DC Deluxe Collections: The Joker Vol. 1 (Batman #251 and The Joker #1-10) ✓

Catwoman:

DC Deluxe Collections: Catwoman Vol. 1 (Batman #345-346, #348-349, #350-351 and Detective Comics #520)

Two-Face:

DC Deluxe Collections: Two-Face Vol. 1 (Batman #81, #234, #258, Detective Comics #66, #68, #80 and DC Super-Stars #14) ✓

The Riddler:

DC Deluxe Collections: The Riddler Vol. 1 (Batman #171, #179, #263, #279 and Detective Comics #140, #142, #362, #364 and #377) ✓

Man-Bat and Jason Bard:

DC Deluxe Collections: Man-Bat and Jason Bard Vol. 1 (Man-Bat stories from Detective Comics #400, #402, #407, #416, #429, Batman #254 and Jason Bard stories from Detective Comics #425, #427, #429, #431, #433 and #435) ✓

DC Deluxe Collections: Man-Bat and Jason Bard Vol. 2 (Detective Comics #458-459, #481, #485, #492, Batman Family #11-20 and Man-Bat #1-2)

Batman Family:

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Family Vol. 1 (Untold Legends of the Batman #1-3, Bruce Wayne stories from Batman #304 and Detective Comics #483, Bat-Mite stories from Detective Comics #482 and The Brave and The Bold #200, Alfred stories from Detective Comics #486, #489, Commissioner Gordon story from Detective Comics #489 and Commissioner Gordon and Alfred story from Batman Family #11)

Superman & Batman:

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman & Batman: World's Finest Vol. 1 (Superman #76 and World's Finest Comics #71-94)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman & Batman: World's Finest Vol. 2 (World's Finest Comics #95-116)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 3 (World's Finest Comics #117-131)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 4 (World's Finest Comics #132-141)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 5 (World's Finest Comics #142-153)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 6 (World's Finest Comics #154-164)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 7 (World's Finest Comics #165-177)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 8 (World's Finest Comics #178-197)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 9 (World's Finest Comics #217-220, #223, #225-227, #232 and #234)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 10 (World's Finest Comics #235-237, #239-240 and #243-249)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 11 (World's Finest Comics #250-260)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 12 (World's Finest Comics #261-262 and #264-270)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 13 (World's Finest Comics #271-276 and #278-281)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 14 (World's Finest Comics #282-291)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 15 (World's Finest Comics #292-293 and #296-302)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 16 (World's Finest Comics #303-313)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman and Batman: World's Finest Vol. 17 (World's Finest Comics #314-323)

DC Team-Ups:

DC Deluxe Collections: DC Team-Ups Vol. 1 (The Brave and The Bold #50-51, #53, #55-56, #61-63, #65-66 and #72-73)

Super-Sons:

DC Deluxe Collections: Super-Sons Vol. 1 (World's Finest Comics #154, #157, #215-216, #221-222, #224, #228, #230-231, #233, #238 and #242)

Batman Team-Ups:

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 1 (The Brave and The Bold #59, #64, #67-71, #74-76) ✓

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 2 (The Brave and The Bold #77-86)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 3 (The Brave and The Bold #87-96)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 4 (The Brave and The Bold #97-106)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 5 (The Brave and The Bold #107-116)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 6 (The Brave and The Bold #117-126)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 7 (The Brave and The Bold #127-136 and DC Special Series #8)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 8 (The Brave and The Bold #137-145 and Batman Family #20)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 9 (The Brave and The Bold #146-155)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 10 (The Brave and The Bold #156-165)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 11 (The Brave and The Bold #166-175)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 12 (The Brave and The Bold #176-185)

DC Deluxe Collections: Batman Team-Ups Vol. 13 (The Brave and The Bold #186-192 and #194-200)

Superman Team-Ups:

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 1 (World's Finest Comics #198-214)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 2 (DC Comics Presents #1-9 and All-New Collectors Edition #58)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 3 (DC Comics Presents #10-19)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 4 (DC Comics Presents #20-30)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 5 (DC Comics Presents #31-40)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 6 (DC Comics Presents #41-49 and annual #1)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 7 (DC Comics Presents #50-59) ✓

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 8 (DC Comics Presents #60-68 and annual #2)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 9 (DC Comics Presents #69-76 and annual #3)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 10 (DC Comics Presents #77-84 and annual #4)

DC Deluxe Collections: Superman Team-Ups Vol. 11 (DC Comics Presents #89-97)

[damiansgrayson]

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #15

[pridequest64]

Terry McGinnis Reading Order

This is, based of my research the complete reading list in release order for all Terry McGinnis Comic as of October 13th 2024. Release dates were used when available but compromises were made with cover date when necessary. If you see anything that is wrong or needs new additions feel free to let me know!

(Comic Vine was a massive help in this project.)

1. Batman Beyond #1 March 1999

2. Batman Beyond #2 April 1999

3. Batman Beyond #3 May 1999

4. Batman Beyond #4 June 1999

5. Batman Beyond #5 July 1999

6. Batman Beyond #6 August 1999

7. Batman Beyond #1 November 1999

8. Batman Beyond #2 December 1999

9. Batman Beyond #3 January 2000

10. Batman Beyond #4 February 2000

11. Batman Beyond #5 March 2000

12. Batman Beyond #6 April 2000

13. Batman Beyond #7 May 2000

14. Batman Beyond #8 June 2000

15. Batman Beyond #9 July 2000

16. Batman Beyond #10 August 2000

17. Batman Beyond #11 September 2000

18. Batman Beyond #12 October 2000

19. Batman Beyond #13 November 2000

20. Batman Beyond #14 December 2000

21. Batman Beyond #15 January 2001

22. Superman and Batman: World’s Finest January 2001

23. Batman Beyond #16 February 2001

24. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker February 2001

25. Batman Beyond #17 March 2001

26. Batman Beyond #18 April 2001

27. Batman Beyond #19 May 2001

28. Batman Beyond #20 June 2001

29. Batman Beyond #21 July 2001

30. Batman Beyond #22 August 2001

31. Batman Beyond #23 September 2001

32. Superman/Batman #22 September 28th 2005

33. Superman/Batman #23 September 28th 2005

34. Countdown #21 December 5th 2007

35. Superman/Batman Annual #4 June 3rd 2010

36. Batman Beyond #1 June 30th 2010

37. Batman Beyond #2 July 21st 2010

38. Batman Beyond #3 August 18th 2010

39. Batman Beyond #4 September 15th 2010

40. Batman Beyond #5 October 20th 2010

41. Batman Beyond #6 November 24th 2010

42. Batman Beyond #1 January 5th 2011

43. Batman Beyond #2 February 2nd 2011

44. Batman Beyond #3 March 2nd 2011

45. Batman Beyond #4 April 6th 2011

46. Batman Beyond #5 May 4th 2011

47. Batman Beyond #6 June 1st 2011

48. Batman Beyond #7 July 6th 2011

49. Batman Beyond #8 August 3rd 2011

50. Batman Beyond #24 October 2001

51. Batman Beyond Unlimited #1 February 29th 2012

52. Batman Beyond Unlimited #2 March 21st 2012

53. Batman Beyond Unlimited #3 April 18th 2012

54. Batman Beyond Unlimited #4 May 30th 2012

55. Batman Beyond Unlimited #5 June 20th 2012

56. Batman Beyond Unlimited #6 July 18th 2012

57. Batman Beyond Unlimited #7 August 29th 2012

58. Batman Beyond Unlimited #8 September 19th 2012

59. Batman Beyond Unlimited #9 October 31st 2012

60. Batman Beyond Unlimited #10 November 28th 2012

61. Batman Beyond Unlimited #11 January 2nd 2013

62. Batman Beyond Unlimited #12 January 30th 2013

63. Batman Beyond Unlimited #13 February 20th 2013

64. Batman Beyond Unlimited #14 March 20th 2013

65. Batman Beyond Unlimited #15 April 17th 2013

66. Batman Beyond Unlimited #16 May 22nd 2013

67. Batman Beyond Unlimited #17 June 19th 2013

68. Batman Beyond Unlimited #18 July 17th 2013

69. Batman Beyond Universe #1 August 21st 2013

70. Batman Beyond Universe #2 September 18th 2013

71. Batman Beyond Universe #3 October 16th 2013

72. Batman Beyond Universe #4 November 20th 2013

73. Batman Beyond Universe #5 December 18th 2013

74. Batman Beyond Universe #6 January 22nd 2014

75. Batman Beyond Universe #7 February 19th 2014

76. Batman: Li’l Gotham #12 March 12th 2014

77. Batman Beyond Universe #8 March 19th 2014

78. Batman Beyond Universe #9 April 30th 2014

79. The New 52: Futures End #0 May 3rd 2014

80. The New 52: Futures End #1 May 7th 2014

81. The New 52: Futures End #2 May 14th 2014

82. The New 52: Futures End #3 May 21st 2014

83. Batman Beyond Universe #10 May 21st 2014

84. The New 52: Futures End #4 May 28th 2014

85. The New 52: Futures End #5 June 4th 2014

86. The New 52: Futures End #6 June 11th 2014

87. The New 52: Futures End #7 June 18th 2014

88. Batman Beyond Universe #11 June 25th 2014

89. The New 52: Futures End #9 July 2nd 2014

90. The New 52: Futures End #10 July 9th 2014

91. The New 52: Futures End #11 July 16th 2014

92. Batman Beyond Universe #12 July 23rd 2014

93. Batman Beyond Universe #13 August 27th 2014

94. Batman Beyond Universe #14 September 24th 2014

95. Batman Beyond Universe #15 October 22nd 2014

96. Batman Beyond Universe #16 November 26th 2014

97. The New 52: Futures End #14 August 6th 2014

98. The New 52: Futures End #18 September 3rd 2014

99. The New 52: Futures End #19 September 10th 2014

100. The New 52: Futures End #22 October 1st 2014

101. The New 52: Futures End #24 October 15th 2014

102. The New 52: Futures End #26 October 29th 2014

103. The New 52: Futures End #27 November 5th 2014

104. The New 52: Futures End #28 November 12th 2014

105. The New 52: Futures End #32 December 10th 2014

106. The New 52: Futures End #33 December 17th 2014

107. The New 52: Futures End #34 December 24th 2014

108. The New 52: Futures End #35 December 31st 2014

109. The New 52: Futures End #36 January 7th 2015

110. The New 52: Futures End #37 January 14th 2015

111. The New 52: Futures End #38 January 21st 2015

112. The New 52: Futures End #41 February 11th 2015

113. The New 52: Futures End #42 February 18th 2015

114. Batman Eternal #46 February 18th 2015

115. The New 52: Futures End #43 February 25th 2015

116. The New 52: Futures End #44 March 4th 2015

117. The New 52: Futures End #45 March 11th 2015

118. The New 52: Futures End #46 March 18th 2015

119. Convergence #0 April 1st 2015

120. Batman Beyond #3 August 5th 2015

121. Batman: Arkham Knight Annual September 30th 2015

122. Batman Beyond #5 October 7th 2015

123. Batman Beyond #7 December 2nd 2015

124. Batman Beyond #8 January 6th 2016

125. Batman Beyond #11 April 6th 2016

126. Batman Beyond #12 May 4th 2016

127. Batman Beyond #13 June 1st 2016

128. Batman Beyond #14 July 6th 2016

129. Batman Beyond #15 August 3rd 2016

130. Batman Beyond #16 September 7th 2016

131. Batman Beyond: Rebirth September 28th 2016

132. Batman Beyond #1 October 26th 2016

133. Batman Beyond #2 November 23rd 2016

134. Batman Beyond #3 December 28th 2016

135. Superman #15 January 18th 2017

136. Batman Beyond #4 January 25th 2017

137. Superman #16 February 1st 2017

138. Batman Beyond #5 February 22nd 2017

139. Batman Beyond #6 March 22nd 2017

140. Batman Beyond #7 April 26th 2017

141. Batman Beyond #8 May 24th 2017

142. Batman Beyond #9 June 28th 2017

143. Batman Beyond #10 July 26th 2017

144. Batman Beyond #11 August 23rd 2017

145. Batman Beyond #13 October 25th 2017

146. Justice League #33 November 15th 2017

147. Batman Beyond #14 November 22nd 2017

148. Batman Beyond #15 December 27th 2017

149. The Kamandi Challenge #12 December 27th 2017

150. Batman Beyond #16 Janurary 24th 2018

151. Batman Beyond #17 February 28th 2018

152. Batman Beyond #18 March 28th 2018

153. Batman Beyond #19 April 25th 2018

154. Batman Beyond #20 May 23rd 2018

155. Batman Beyond #21 June 27th 2018

156. Batman Beyond #22 July 25th 2018

157. Batman Beyond #23 August 22nd 2018

158. Batman Beyond #24 September 26th 2018

159. Batman Beyond #25 October 24th 2018

160. Old Lady Harley #1 October 24th 2018

161. Batman Beyond #26 November 28th 2018

162. Batman Beyond #27 January 2nd 2019

163. Batman Beyond #28 January 30th 2019

164. Batman Beyond #29 February 27th 2019

165. The Terrifics #13 February 27th 2019

166. Batman Beyond #30 March 27th 2019

167. Batman Beyond #31 April 24th 2019

168. Batman Beyond #32 Mary 22nd 2019

169. Justice League #26 June 19th 2019

170. Batman Beyond #33 June 26th 2019

171. Batman Beyond #34 July 24th 2019

172. Batman Beyond #35 August 28th 2019

173. Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #1 September 4th 2019

174. Batman Beyond #36 September 25th 2019

175. Justice League #33 October 2nd 2019

176. Justice League #34 October 16th 2019

177. Superman #17 November 13th 2019

178. Justice League #36 November 20th 2019

179. Batman Beyond #38 November 27th 2019

180. Batman Beyond #39 January 1st 2020

181. Dial H for Hero #10 January 1st 2020

182. Batman Beyond #40 January 22nd 2020

183. Batman Beyond #41 February 26th 2020

184. Batman Beyond #42 March 25th 2020

185. Batman Beyond #43 May 27th 2020

186. Dark Nights: Death Metal #1 June 16th 2020

187. Batman Beyond #44 June 23rd 2020

188. Dark Nights: Death Metal #2 July 14th 2020

189. Batman Beyond #45 July 21st 2020

190. Batman Beyond #46 August 25th 2020

191. Batman Beyond #47 September 22nd 2020

192. Batman Beyond #48 October 27th 2020

193. Batman Beyond #49 November 24th 2020

194. DC’s Very Merry Multiverse #1 December 8th 2020

195. Batman Beyond #50 December 22nd 2020

196. Infinite Frontier #4 August 10th 2021

197. Batman: Urban Legends #7 September 14th 2021

198. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1 March 29th 2022

199. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #1 April 5th 2022

200. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #2 April 26th 2022

201. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #2 May 3rd 2022

202. Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3 May 10th 2022

203. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #3 May 24th 2022

204. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #3 June 7th 2022

205. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #4 June 28th 2022

206. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #4 July 5th 2022

207. Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #4 July 19th 2022

208. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #5 August 2nd 2022

209. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #6 September 6th 2022

210. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #5 September 27th 2022

211. Batman Beyond: Neo-Year

212. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #7 December 27th 2022

213. Batman: Beyond the White Knight #8 February 14th 2023

214. Milestone 30th Anniversary Special March 21st 2023

215. Batman #135 May 2nd 2023

216. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #1 July 25th 2023

217. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #2 August 22nd 2023

218. The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #12 September 12th 2023

219. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #3 September 26th 2023

220. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #4 October 24th 2023

221. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #20 October 17th 2023

222. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #5 November 28th 2023

223. Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #6 December 26th 2023

[livsoulsecrets]

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #15

[theerurishipper]

I took upon myself the herculean task of compiling all Dick and Diana interactions.

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #16

Nemesis: The Impostors #3

Nightwing (2016) #100

Titans (2016) Special 1

Titans (2016) Annual 1

Justice League (2011) #51

Wonder Woman (1987) #161

Wonder Woman (1987) #166

Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #4

Nightwing (1996) Annual 2

Some honorary mentions:

These two ones where Diana doesn't interact with Dick one-on-one and is only a part of a larger group, but it's still a good way to show that she respects and trusts him as a leader.

The Brave and The Bold (2007) #15

Justice League: Generation Lost #1

This one where Dick isn't here but Diana shows appreciation for his skills and is very quick to accept that Nightwing should be honored by being in the League (also this isn't about him but I love Clark's "finally, someone easy." That's a proud uncle y'all).

Justice League of America (2006) #2

This one where Diana isn't here but she lets Dick use her Lasso, I think that counts.

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #17

This one where Diana gifted Dick the fastest horse in the world, apparently.

Justice League (2018) #53

These from the 1966 Batman and 1977 Wonder Woman shows' crossover comic.

Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77 #5

Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77 #6

Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77 #10

And then—

Then...

Yeah. That's about it. It's an unfortunately short list. But what little we do have shows that they have a bond of mutual trust and respect for each other. It's very interesting and I wish they explored it more.

[sisaloofafump]

Batman Comics Reading Guide

The goal of this post is to provide a bunch of launching off points for people depending on what they're interested in. As such, this is not a checklist. These are just suggestions that hopefully provide some context to navigate different eras and get a proper scope of the Batman comic landscape.

The amount of background behind characters and arcs can make it hard to jump right in (though these recommendations are geared to be more beginner friendly than average), so sites like the dc fandom wiki and comicvine are invaluable resources to catch you up on context. However, you can also learn a lot by just opening up a series and picking up the character cues as you go along.

IF I HAD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE...

Batman: Hush (2002) is amazing at introducing so many important characters at an entry level: Bruce, Dick (Robin I/Nightwing), Tim (Robin III), Alfred, Harley Quinn and the Joker, and Gordon. It also reintroduces Catwoman and starts her relationship with Batman, and explores his friendship with Superman and Lois. It also gets into much more about his upbringing than just the night of his parent's murder. My only hesitation is that it came out right before the resurrection of the second Robin, Jason, and lays the early foundation for it, so it's important to have some backstory regarding that going in. The art and the writing is great and while the story line gets intense, it has plenty of lighter interactions and art. It was originally published as Batman #608-619.

FIRST, SOME CONTEXT

There are always 2 ongoing series about Batman/Bruce Wayne and his teams: Batman, and Detective Comics. Depending on the era, these are either totally independent stories (like they are currently) or meant to be read side-by-side. It can be worth reading collected volumes of arcs rather than one of these streams individually.

There are also a bunch of series dedicated to supporting characters and teams that often have a lot of crossover. There will be info panels in the comics that tell you where a storyline started if a crossover happens, and the wiki/comicvine can help guide you if you get lost.

GOLD/SILVER AGE

If you're interested in his goofy Gold and Silver Age comics-start with a highlight collection! I recommend Batman Annual #5 (1963) from the 1940 "Batman" run. My personal favourite sub-era to read is the early 60s because it is both weird and easy to read. This era was almost entirely anthology comics, so it is very easy to bounce around in read one or two stories at a time.

Prominent Series:

Detective Comics (1937–): It was originally an anthology series but (almost) each issue #27 onwards has Batman in it! There are stories about other characters like the Martian Manhunter, and various non-hero detectives in each issue too.

Batman (1940–): A Batman solo series. Often includes three stories in each issue.

World's Finest Comics (1941–): He has a solo story in the first 70 issues. Issue #71 onwards are team ups with Superman!

Batman Family (1975-78): A short bronze age anthology staring Batman, Batgirl (Barbara), and Robin (Dick), however it really focused on highlighting supporting characters like Vicki Vale, Huntress, and Ace the Bat-Hound. It mostly includes reprints but each issue should have an original story as well. This was later merged with Detective Comics for 15 issues.

Prominent Character Issues:

Detective Comics #27 (1939): Introduces Bruce/Batman

Batman #1 (1940): Introduces Selina/"The Cat"

Detective Comics #38 (1940): Introduces Dick Grayson/Robin

Batman #16 (1943): Introduces Alfred (although his last name is Beagle, not Pennyworth)

Superman #76 (1952): Oh no! There's only one room left on this cruise and we have to share (Batman & Superman's first meeting)

Detective Comics #233 (1956): Introduces Kathy Kane aka the first version of Batwoman

Batman #139 (1961): Introduces Bette Kane aka the first version of a Bat-Girl

Detective Comics #359 (1967): Introduces Barbara Gordon aka current canon's "first" Batgirl

Detective Comics #357 (1983): Introduces Jason Todd. (His backstory is rewritten a few years later however)

DARK AGE

These are a few very important comics to Batman's history and you'll often see them referenced. You don't have to read any of them but it's important to loosely familiarize yourself with the contents.

Batman: Year One (1987): When they reset all of DC's continuity, this was the Batman origin they created. It set a new gritty vibe that some people loved, some people hated, but needless to say it is one of the most influential comics DC has ever put out. Features Bruce, Gordon, Selina, Alfred, and Harvey.

Batman: The Killing Joke (1988): This is a majorly influential Joker story and quite dark. It solidified the Joker's modern characterization and parallels to Batman. Barbara Gordon/Batgirl is assaulted and permanently(ish) paralyzed in it.

Batman: A Death in the Family (1988): Robin 2/Jason's death arc. The readers had voted on whether he would live or die. This was the result. Also published as Batman #426-429

Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (1989): Dave McKean illustrated this!!. That's all I should need to tell you. It is a very interesting abstract exploration of Batman and Gotham's rogues and leans heavily on the horror aspect. I'll warn up front that there is a lot of demonization of mental health issues. It established Arkham Asylum as a major part of Gotham lore.

also the very famous but non-canonical:

The Dark Knight Returns (1986): A hypothetical future story where Bruce comes out of retirement. Carrie Kelley is the the new (and female!) Robin and helps him fight the Joker, Two-Face, and Superman. This is the first (and the best) of a trilogy.

MODERN AGE

A lot of new characters were introduced in the mid/late 90s and early 2000s. These include Tim Drake (Robin 3), Cassandra Cain (Batgirl 4/Orphan), Stephanie Brown (Robin 4/Batgirl 5/Spoiler), Kate Kane (Batwoman), Damian Wayne (Robin 5), as well as a focus on Helena Bertinelli (Batgirl 3/Huntress). It also started a third continuous series called Batman: Shadow of the Bat which ran from 1992–2000.

It would probably be illegal for me to not mention the series Batgirl (2000) here for the writing is incredible. However, the hyper-stylized art may make it better as a series to read later on.

There are many prominent story arcs, and you can find collected versions of them as the individual issues were split accross various character's series. Some important ones are:

Knightfall (1993): The villain Bane breaks Batman's back, and a religious zealot vigilante Azreal takes over for Bruce.

No Man's Land (1999): An earthquake destroys Gotham and the vigilantes work to restore order to the quarantined city. Introduces Cassandra Cain and highlights Barbara, Tim, Helena, and Bruce.

Under the Hood (2005): The bloody return of Jason Todd/Robin 2, very often referenced in fandom

Batman and Son (2006): The introduction of Damian Wayne/Robin 5.

Batman R.I.P. and following (2008–9): During this era, Batman is presumed to have died during a major crossover event The Final Crisis. Dick Grayson (the now grown-up Robin 1) takes over as Batman, Stephanie Brown becomes Batgirl, Damian Wayne is Robin, and everyone else is doing weird stuff. A major sub arc is Battle for the Cowl where the former Robins fight for the right to take over as Batman.

There is also a lot of fun crossovers with the justice league if you'd rather not stay in Gotham, here are some good ones:

World's Finest (1990): This is a wonderful Superman & Batman team up from the early 90s and has really great interactions between everyone's various personas. Steve Rude's art is so much fun and his versions of Lois and Bruce Wayne make me want to cry with how beautiful they are.

Kingdom Come (1996): a hypothetical story about the Justice League dealing with a new generation of morally careless heroes. Deeply influential and famous but more importantly, absolutely gorgeous. Do yourself a favour and just go stare and Alex Ross' art for a while (including in 2005's series Justice)

Trinity (2008): A great look at Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. The first half focuses on the Trinity's similarities and differences in what they symbolize. It has a very interesting integration of Tarot too. However, they're absent for the vast majority of the second half—focusing on what the rest of the JL does in their absence. You don't need to read all of it.

Superman/Batman (2003–2011): A team up book of the title characters. The first arc is an all time favourite, and it has little crossover with their solo series, making for a read with little need for background context.

NEW 52

The New 52 (2011) relaunch event made a few major backstory changes to the Batfamily. It unparalyzed Barbara and reinstated her as Batgirl. Cass and Stephanie both lost their Batgirl (and Robin) histories and were completely set back to ground zero, ready to be reintroduced with new origins. It does introduce Duke Thomas/Signal to the team, as well as Harper Row/Bluebird (though she is not in many non-N52 books).

Honestly just avoid all of the New-52 for as long as you can, but if you do get tempted later on:

We are Robin (2015) and Robin War (2016): Features Duke Thomas, his friends, and later Dick, Jason, Tim, and Damian. If you're going to read anything, read this. It is genuinely very good and worthwhile.

Batman & Robin Eternal (2015) focuses on the whole family (including Harper Row/ Bluebird!!) and re-introduces Cass and Azreal. It has a LOT of family bickering and team ups. Ironically, it doesn't really have Bruce or Damian in it.

REBIRTH & PRESENT

The Rebirth era and following (2016-) does mostly keep the same canon as the New 52 created. However, following the Dark Crisis event (2022), everyone's backstories were merged with their previous incarnations. It is not clear to what degree this effects each character, however Stephanie is back to having been Robin now.

If you're reading the Rebirth era, I recommend starting with the Detective Comics run rather than Batman. This is just personal preference but I strongly stand by it. It highlights lesser known characters (initially Kate/Batwoman, Steph, Cass, Azreal and Batwing, with Tim and Bruce) but most importantly, it's way better written. There are a lot of batfamily crossover events (like Joker War, or Fear State). So yourself a favour and read the collected editions so you catch all of it in one place.

Three major events happen that effect all Batman-adjacent comics, that (because they still fairly recent) I will not detail for spoiler reasons, however: Batman #50 (Sep 2018) and #77 (Oct 2019), and to a lesser degree Detective Comics #940 (Nov 2016), have lasting impacts on the series.

COMIC RECS

Batman and the Outsiders (2019) is amazing. It focuses on Cassandra and Duke. Read Detective Comics #983-987 first. B&tO is continuing off from it.

Batman: The Knight: a 10 issue series about Bruce's training years and the friendships he made. Introduces a prominent character who shows up a lot in Batman #100 onwards. This is just really great

Batgirls: If you like Barbara, Cass, and Stephanie, I highly recommend reading the first arc of this. The art and the story are a lot of fun

All-Star Batman (2016): features Duke Thomas with Batman blasting heavy metal music out of his chest. It's a series of contained stories and doesn't require context from other runs

Task Force Z: Jason is roped into leading a government team of resurrected villains. It is quite an interesting exploration of his current ethics. The rest of the family do make appearances as well.

And additionally:

Wayne Family Adventures: an official (but non-canonical) Webtoon about the various domestic shenanigans of the Batfamily. It's light and funny and heartfelt and updates every Thursday.

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Lastly, I want to recommend my favourite oneshot, and it has absolutely no bearing on any plot, characters, or world:

Batman: Dreamland (2000): It's Batman exploring Area 51 and he looks like this:

What more could you possibly want?

[daydreamerdrew]

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest (2022) #15-16

[gilverrwrites]

Comic inspiration anon here again :) I think I read a few of your works, got super woahed and tunnelvisioned and didn't think about how big the list would become considering how much you write.

I'm most curious about DC characters, bruce, jason, slade, and such :) just a top 10 dc comics would also be very insightful. Thank you so much.

Bruce Wayne

Ngl, I’m heavily inspired by The Arkham Games and BTAS

Less so, due to its newness, but Batman: Caped Crusader was top notch and definitely has wormed it’s way in there too.  

But comics wise, Batman (the 1987-92) is like my basis for comics cause I got a bunch of them for cheap at a car-boot sale as a kid and that’s where it really began for me.

Batman Eternal 2014-15 and Batman and Robin Eternal 2015-16

Hush 2003

His limited appearances in Catwoman (1993-01) and Justice League America (1989-92). I wouldn’t seek these out just for Batman, but they’re good reads.

When I’m channelling his softer side, Wayne Family Adventures

I don’t love Tamaki’s writing (various Detective Comics from 2020-2022) but Dan Mora pencilled a lot of them, and by god does Mora feed us good art. Mora Batman is the image I tend to have in my head when writing.

Extension Batman/Superman: World’s Finest (2022), Mora art, and Waid writing (which is better but not peak- Still very fun, would recommend to anyone, new or old to comics).  

Vocally I’m always imagining Kevin Conroy.

I have a lot of issues with The New 52, but overall I did like The New 52 Adventures of Batman (AKA Batman 2011-16). You should read both the 1988 Death in the Family and 2012 “The Joker” Death of The Family for Bruce and Jason.

But like, there are thousands and thousands of Batman comics and related media out in the world, these are just the ones I’ve picked up that have left a mark on me. What I’m channelling when I write him could be so far removed from somebody else’s, and we’d both be valid even if our portrayals vary vastly.

Jason, we don’t get the luxury of being so picky with because he doesn’t have nearly as much content, and most of it isn’t great. (That doesn’t mean people can’t have opposing opinions/ideas of him and still both be correct though)

Jason Todd

Personally, I’d skip his pre-crisis, Ginger Dick Grayson story line from 1983. Go straight to Batman 408-411, then 416, 422-429 (1987-1988), for pre-death Jason. (I don’t think this is pivotal reading to enjoy him as a character, but they’re there if you want every piece of Jason content you can consume.

Read Under the Hood 2005-06

Then watch Batman: Under the Red Hood 2010

You can also read Batman: Under the Red Hood 2011 (standalone) if you’d like, but I don’t recall it adding a whole lot more to the story.

I’d re-recommend Batman Eternal and Batman and Robin Eternal too.

Then you’ve got Red Hood and the Outlaws (2012-15), Red Hood and Arsenal (2015-16), Red Hood & The Outlaws (2016-18), and Red Hood: Outlaw (2018-20). All four series are very up and down, they have good and bad too them, but over all they all fall a little flat. That said, they are where I draw most of my inspo from. In particular, Red Hood and Arsenal and Red Hood: Outlaw.

There’s also Red Hood: Outlaws (2022-23), which gets more slack than it deserves, but again isn’t great. It does offer some good insight into his morality.

And all of the above feed us good drips into his and Bruce’s relationship.

Again, WFA for softy Jason.

I only think of Batman: Arkham Knight when I’m writing for AK!Jason, but vocally I’m always imagining Troy Baker.

I know I said his appearances are limited in comparison to Big B, but there is still a lot more Jason out there, but these are the pieces I think of most when I’m writing him.

Slade Wilson I've answered already here.

I'm gonna be honest though, if you really want a list of my personal top DC comics I'll give it, but they're all very villain centric, and aren't anything great in the grand scheme lol, they just hit my specific interests on the nail.