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Batman Family Reading Order, 1991-1992: A Hero Reborn
Comics Chronology: The Dark Knight gets a new sidekick and meets his potential successor!
Batman Family Reading Order, 1989-1990: The Many Deaths of the Batman
Comics Chronology: Batman searches for a new sense of purpose in the wake of the fall of Robin and Batgirl!
Nightmares, Inc (1984-1985) Reading Order
Crossover: Nocturna and the Night-Thief return to torment Batman who's still reeling from the loss of another Robin...
The Hateful (2000) Reading Order
Related Events: The lives of Nightwing and the Birds of Prey converge in the build-up to 'The Hunt for Oracle'
Lazarus Planet (2022-2023) Reading Order
Major Crossover: A clash between Batman and Robin results in the the world being subjected to the Lazarus Rain - new meta-powers hit the DC Universe!
The New 52: Futures End (2014-2015)
Major Event: Batman Beyond arrives in a future just out of our reach to shut down Brother Eye - but a larger threat looms in the depths of the DC Universe
The HIVE (1980-1981) Reading Order
Related Events / Crossover: The rise of a new criminal organisation hits the Superman Family and leads to the formation of the new Teen Titans
Knight Terrors (2023) Reading Order
Major Event: The population of Earth is forced into sleep, leaving it up to Deadman and a handful of other unlikely heroes to save the world
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (2022-2023) Reading Order
Major Event: With the Justice League gone, who will stand against the Great Darkness before it eradicates the multiverse?
Legacy (1996) Reading Order
Crossover: Two of Batman's deadliest foes join forces in the sequel to Contagion
Deadbolt (1998) Reading Order
Crossover / Related Events: The prelude to 'Legacy' sees a new vigilante on Gotham's streets
Joker Reading Order, 1956-1986: Earth One – The Silver & Bronze Age
Reading Order: From a thief with a gimmick to a psychotic major threat, the Joker becomes Batman’s biggest foe once again
Secrets and Shadows (2022) Reading Order
Related Events: The fallout of ‘Shadow War’ takes us through to ‘Lazarus Island’
Shadow War (2022) Reading Order
Deathstroke has taken over the new Secret Society of Super-Villains, turning them into Deathstroke Inc (during THE LAZARUS TOURNAMENT). But his behaviour has become increasingly erratic, lately… and increasingly dark. He’s also taken on Respawn – a clone created by Ra’s al Ghul using genetic material from Deathstroke and Talia al Ghul. His daughter, Ravager,... Continue Reading →
The Lazarus Tournament (2021-2022) Reading Order
Recent events have seriously rocked the status quo of the Batman and the extended Bat-Family. Primarily, the death of butler, father-figure and confidant Alfred Pennyworth (during CITY OF BANE, 2019-2020) and the loss of Bruce Wayne’s fortune (due to the events of THE JOKER WAR, 2020-2021). With the family shattered and Batman struggling to deal... Continue Reading →
Batman Family Reading Order, 1987-1988: Deaths in the Family
Comics Chronology: Things get dark for the Dark Knight when two members of the Bat-Family fall to the Joker!
First Contact (2014) Reading Order
Expelled from their native Earth 2 via a Boom Tube, Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) and Robin (Helena Wayne) were cast into Prime Earth – the mainstream reality in the DC Multiverse. So far they’ve avoided running into this world’s counterparts of Batman and Superman, but that’s all about to change! SCROLL DOWN to the bottom for... Continue Reading →
Contagion (1996) Reading Order
Crossover: Batman races to find a cure when Gotham City is hit by a deadly plague
Batman Reading Order, Origins II: Batman & Robin
Before LEGENDS (1986-1987) begins, the origins of the Batman continue! The ‘Bat-Family’ expands as the Dark Knight gains a sidekick in Robin, inspires Batgirl to take up the cowl and meets the deadly Huntress. And the Batman spreads his wings as he meets Superman, becomes a recurring member of the Justice League and first encounters... Continue Reading →
Hunt And Be Hunted (2013) Reading Order
Robin and Supergirl of Earth 2 were catapulted from their reality (during THE GATHERING) and became stranded on Prime Earth. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) took on the identity of ‘Karen Starr’ and spent the last five years amassing a fortune to pay for the research that might enable their return home. Robin (Helena Wayne) focused on... Continue Reading →
The Gathering (2012 – 2013) Reading Order
Minor Crossover: What will become of Earth 2 when the forces of Apokolips return and the heroes are gone?
Sins Of Youth (2000) Reading Order
The formation of Young Justice – initially made up of Robin, Superboy and Impulse – caused a bit of a stir among the Justice League of America. Since then, their numbers have grown, along with the concerns of the JLA. Arrowette, the Secret and the new Wonder Girl have joined their ranks. Even under the... Continue Reading →
Heck’s Angels (1999) Reading Order
Crossover: Young Justice and Supergirl's worlds collide when they all end up in Dante's underground realm!