Essential Batman Characters

Essential Batman Characters

Get to Know! Batman

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Batman: Year OneBatman: Year OneWriter Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli created the definitive Dark Knight origin tale, influencing most every Batman interpretation that followed.
Batman: HushBatman: HushWriter Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee explore the Dark Knight's rogues gallery and introduce a new personal threat to Bruce Wayne in their twelve-issue blockbuster.
Batman: No Man's LandBatman: No Man's LandFollowing an earthquake, Gotham becomes a war zone. It’s up to Batman and his allies to restore law and order in one of the Dark Knight's greatest epics.

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Batman: A Death in the FamilyBatman: A Death in the FamilyTragedy strikes the Batman's life again when Robin Jason Todd tracks down his birth mother only to run afoul of the Joker. Written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Jim Aparo.
Batman: Batman & SonBatman: Batman & SonThe Dark Knight discovers he has a son -- but Damian Wayne has none of his father’s discipline. Can Batman rein in his arrogance?
Batman: Black MirrorBatman: Black MirrorMeet Commissioner James Gordon’s son, who scares his father more than any inmate in Arkham Asylum.
Batman: Court of OwlsBatman: Court of OwlsBatman discovers a secret society controlling Gotham City for centuries in writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo's famed storyline.
Batman: Gates of GothamBatman: Gates of GothamWhen a mystery as old as Gotham City itself surfaces, Batman assembles a team of his greatest detectives to investigate this startling new enigma that explores different eras in Gotham's sordid history!
Batman: KnightfallBatman: KnightfallFew Batman sagas are as epic as the bestselling "Knightfall", in which the Dark Knight first encounters Bane -- the man who broke The Bat!
Batman: R.I.P.Batman: R.I.P.The Black Glove’s campaign against the Dark Knight moves into its final stages, as Batman fights for his life in a battle that may be his last.
Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsBatman: The Dark Knight ReturnsIt's the Batman comic that changed everything. Writer-artist Frank Miller's seminal four-issue limited series following Batman's final adventure redefined the Dark Knight for a generation.
Batman: The Long HalloweenBatman: The Long HalloweenThe Dark Knight faces the murderous Holiday in writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale's year-long crime story set in the early days of Batman's career.
Detective Comics: The Rise and Fall of the BatmenDetective Comics: The Rise and Fall of the BatmenIn James Tynion IV's epic run collected here in its entirety, Batman recruits & trains heroes—including Tim Drake, Batwoman & more—to protect Gotham's future.
BATMAN BY TOM KINGBATMAN BY TOM KINGAward-winning writer Tom King redefines Batman for DC's Rebirth era, bringing new dimensions to Catwoman, Bane, and other favorites.
Batman: The Complete Grant Morrison SagaBatman: The Complete Grant Morrison SagaOne of comics' most original mind takes on the Caped Crusader, introducing his son Damian, and bringing him to brink of madness and death.

Comic Series (54)

Batman (1940-2011)Batman (1940-2011)652 Items
Batman: UnseenBatman: Unseen5 Items
Batman (2016-)Batman (2016-)231 Items
Batman '66Batman '6679 Items
Batman: The CultBatman: The Cult5 Items
Batman (2011-2016)Batman (2011-2016)80 Items
The Batman Strikes!The Batman Strikes!
The Batman ChroniclesThe Batman Chronicles24 Items
Batman/ShadowBatman/Shadow7 Items
The Batman AdventuresThe Batman Adventures38 Items
All-Star BatmanAll-Star Batman18 Items
Batman: Gotham KnightsBatman: Gotham Knights76 Items
Batman/Superman (2013-2016)Batman/Superman (2013-2016)42 Items
Batman: Dark VictoryBatman: Dark Victory16 Items
Batman Incorporated (2012-2013)Batman Incorporated (2012-2013)17 Items
Batman & Robin AdventuresBatman & Robin Adventures28 Items
Batman: No Man's LandBatman: No Man's Land9 Items
Batman Incorporated (2010-2011)Batman Incorporated (2010-2011)10 Items
Beware The BatmanBeware The Batman13 Items
Batman: Legends of the Dark KnightBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight229 Items
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Get to Know! The Joker

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Joker: Year OneJoker: Year OneThe tragic “death” of the leader of the Red Hood Gang in a vat of chemicals has become the subject of myth but what is the heartbreaking & gruesome tale of the monster who walked away from that violent birth? And how does it connect to Batman's own origin?
Batman: Going SaneBatman: Going SaneAfter a life-and-death struggle, The Joker seemingly kills Batman. Faced with the loss of his nemesis, the insane Clown Prince of Crime can only retreat…into sanity!
Gotham Central: Jokers and MadmenGotham Central: Jokers and MadmenThe Gotham City Police Department has their hands full when The Joker begins a series of random killings.

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Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsBatman: The Dark Knight ReturnsIt's the Batman comic that changed everything. Writer-artist Frank Miller's seminal four-issue limited series following Batman's final adventure redefined the Dark Knight for a generation.
Joker's Last LaughJoker's Last LaughThe Joker has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor & has nothing left to lose--which makes him more deadly than he's ever been before.
Emperor JokerEmperor JokerSuperman is trapped in a nightmare world where the Joker reigns supreme.
Batman: Death of the FamilyBatman: Death of the FamilyThe Joker has returned & is targeting every member of Batman's extended family: Batgirl, Commissioner Gordon, Catwoman, Alfred, & the Robins
Batman: EndgameBatman: EndgameThe Joker has returned for one last gag but this time, he's done laughing. In their most intense, physical showdown ever, the Dark Knight's family, friends, allies, & even his city are targeted by the Joker.
Batman: The War of Jokes and RiddlesBatman: The War of Jokes and RiddlesWhen the Joker and Riddler launch an all-out war against one another, Gotham’s rogues must pick a side and Batman is pushed to his limit.
Batman: The Joker WarBatman: The Joker WarThe Joker has never wanted his battle with Batman to end—but now his motivation has shifted. The Clown Prince of Crime battles the Dark Knight Detective head-to-head, one last time, with the fate of Gotham City at stake!
Batman: Three JokersBatman: Three JokersThe facts are indisputable: there are three Jokers. Joined by Barbara Gordon & Jason Todd, two former victims of the Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him.
Batman: White KnightBatman: White KnightWith Batman: Curse of the White Knight debuting on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, catch up with the story that kicked off Sean Murphy's bold reinvention of the Bat-mythos!

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The Joker (1975-1976)The Joker (1975-1976)11 Items
Batman: The Killing JokeBatman: The Killing Joke3 Items
Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsBatman: The Dark Knight Returns7 Items
Robin II: Joker's WildRobin II: Joker's Wild5 Items
Batman: The Man Who LaughsBatman: The Man Who Laughs2 Items
JokerJoker3 Items
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerBatman Beyond: Return of the Joker1 Item
The Dark Knight Returns: The Last CrusadeThe Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade2 Items
Batman: EuropaBatman: Europa6 Items
Batman: The Dark Prince CharmingBatman: The Dark Prince Charming3 Items
Harley Quinn: Harley Loves JokerHarley Quinn: Harley Loves Joker3 Items
Batman: Last Knight On EarthBatman: Last Knight On Earth4 Items
Joker/Harley: Criminal SanityJoker/Harley: Criminal Sanity10 Items
Joker: Killer SmileJoker: Killer Smile4 Items
Batman: The Smile KillerBatman: The Smile Killer1 Item
Suicide Squad: Get Joker!Suicide Squad: Get Joker!4 Items
The Joker (2021-)The Joker (2021-)21 Items
The Joker Presents: A PuzzleboxThe Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox15 Items
Batman & The Joker: The Deadly DuoBatman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo10 Items
The Joker: The Man Who Stopped LaughingThe Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing16 Items
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Batman (1940-) #251Batman (1940-) #251O'Neil, AdamsSep 5, 1973
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #50Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #50O'Neil, BlevinsJul 20, 1993
Detective Comics (1937-) #475Detective Comics (1937-) #475Englehart, RogersFeb 1, 1978
Detective Comics (1937-) #476Detective Comics (1937-) #476Englehart, RogersMar 1, 1978
Batman (1940-) #450Batman (1940-) #450Wolfman, AparoMay 15, 1990
Batman (1940-) #451Batman (1940-) #451Wolfman, BrightMay 29, 1990
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #126Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #126Rucka, ScottDec 1, 1999
Batman (1940-) #574Batman (1940-) #574Rucka, EagleshamDec 8, 1999
Detective Comics (1937-) #741Detective Comics (1937-) #741Rucka, ScottDec 15, 1999
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #94Batman: Shadow of the Bat #94Rucka, RaimondiDec 22, 1999
Batman Confidential #7Batman Confidential #7Green, CowanJul 11, 2007
Batman Confidential #8Batman Confidential #8Green, CowanAug 8, 2007
Batman Confidential #9Batman Confidential #9Green, CowanSep 12, 2007
Batman Confidential #10Batman Confidential #10Green, CowanOct 10, 2007
Batman Confidential #11Batman Confidential #11Green, CowanNov 21, 2007
Batman Confidential #12Batman Confidential #12Green, CowanFeb 6, 2008
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #142Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #142Dixon, AparoApr 4, 2001
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #143Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #143Dixon, AparoMay 2, 2001
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #144Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #144Dixon, AparoJun 6, 2001
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #145Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #145Dixon, AparoJul 4, 2001
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Get to Know! Harley Quinn

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Harley Quinn: Die LaughingHarley Quinn: Die LaughingHarley Quinn defends her Coney Island home from a zombie outbreak in these popular tales from writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner.
Harley Quinn: Hot in the CityHarley Quinn: Hot in the CityFrom Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner, Harley moves to Coney Island and joins a roller derby team while also trying to establish her bona fides as a solo supervillain!
Harley Quinn: No Good DeedHarley Quinn: No Good DeedHarley has returned to Gotham City to make up for the sins of her past, and to help the city recover from the Joker War! But instead of a welcoming committee, the Maid of Mischief finds some real creeps working to keep the city broken.
Suicide Squad: Kicked in the TeethSuicide Squad: Kicked in the TeethThe Squad is defeated! Imprisoned and being interrogated about their newest mission, Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot and company must make it out alive without revealing who's pulling the strings behind their illegal operations.
Suicide Squad: Earthlings on FireSuicide Squad: Earthlings on FireAmanda Waller tries to recruit General Zod to Task Force X, but the mad Kryptonian isn’t so easily controlled.
Suicide Squad: The Black VaultSuicide Squad: The Black VaultTask Force X is sent to retrieve a device known as the Black Vault, but the mysterious item has unexpected side effects on the team’s members.
Gotham City Sirens: UnionGotham City Sirens: UnionCatwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way?
Heroes in CrisisHeroes in CrisisHow do superheroes handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, the safest place on earth for heroes. Or at least, it used to be...
Batman: The Joker WarBatman: The Joker WarThe Joker has never wanted his battle with Batman to end—but now his motivation has shifted. The Clown Prince of Crime battles the Dark Knight Detective head-to-head, one last time, with the fate of Gotham City at stake!

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Batman: Harley QuinnBatman: Harley Quinn2 Items
Harley Quinn and BatmanHarley Quinn and Batman5 Items
Harley Quinn (2013-2016)Harley Quinn (2013-2016)44 Items
Harley Quinn (2000-2004)Harley Quinn (2000-2004)43 Items
Harley Quinn (2016-)Harley Quinn (2016-)95 Items
Batman and Harley QuinnBatman and Harley Quinn8 Items
Harley Quinn and Power GirlHarley Quinn and Power Girl7 Items
Harley Quinn and Her Gang of HarleysHarley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys7 Items
Harley's Little Black BookHarley's Little Black Book7 Items
Batman: Harley and IvyBatman: Harley and Ivy5 Items
The Batman Adventures: Mad LoveThe Batman Adventures: Mad Love2 Items
Suicide Squad (2016-2019)Suicide Squad (2016-2019)65 Items
Gotham City SirensGotham City Sirens29 Items
Gotham GirlsGotham Girls6 Items
Injustice: Ground ZeroInjustice: Ground Zero26 Items
Multiversity: Harley Screws Up The DCUMultiversity: Harley Screws Up The DCU7 Items
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: Legion of Bats!Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: Legion of Bats!7 Items
Harley Quinn & the Birds of PreyHarley Quinn & the Birds of Prey5 Items
Harley Quinn (2021-)Harley Quinn (2021-)73 Items
Joker/Harley: Criminal SanityJoker/Harley: Criminal Sanity10 Items
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Deathstroke (2014-) #4Deathstroke (2014-) #4DanielJan 28, 2015
Catwoman (1993-) #89Catwoman (1993-) #89Taggart, RousseauDec 27, 2000
DC Comics: Bombshells #42DC Comics: Bombshells #42Bennett, AndolfoMay 6, 2016
Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis #4Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis #4Tomasi, SoyNov 18, 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl & Harley Quinn Special #2Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl & Harley Quinn Special #2Seeley, ClarkJan 6, 2016
Injustice: Gods Among Us #21Injustice: Gods Among Us #21Taylor, GoogeJun 5, 2013
Injustice: Gods Among Us #22Injustice: Gods Among Us #22Taylor, MillerJun 12, 2013

Get to Know! Batwoman

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Batwoman: ElegyBatwoman: ElegyRead the classic story by writer Greg Rucka and artist J.H. Williams III that revealed Batwoman's backstory and her mysterious archfoe Alice!
Batwoman: HydrologyBatwoman: HydrologyBatwoman tries to stop a child abduction ring, while training her cousin Bette and dealing with new revelations about her father Jacob.
Detective Comics: The Rise and Fall of the BatmenDetective Comics: The Rise and Fall of the BatmenIn James Tynion IV's epic run collected here in its entirety, Batman recruits & trains heroes—including Tim Drake, Batwoman & more—to protect Gotham's future.
Batman: Fear StateBatman: Fear StateGotham City is on the brink of martial law as Batman fights a two-front battle! The fascistic Magistrate control high-level law enforcement in Gotham while the Scarecrow returns to pursue his own terrifying agenda as he takes this chaotic moment to launch his Fear State!
Outsiders: Planet of the Bat / Never the EndOutsiders: Planet of the Bat / Never the EndLuke Fox, Batwoman, and their team of Outsiders dig into all the forgotten corners of DC’s history to preserve, record, and better understand the true nature of the DC Multiverse…and the forgotten stories that make up its fabric!

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Batwoman (2017-2018)Batwoman (2017-2018)22 Items
Batwoman (2011-2015)Batwoman (2011-2015)52 Items
525259 Items
World’s Finest: Batwoman and SupergirlWorld’s Finest: Batwoman and Supergirl2 Items
DC Comics: BombshellsDC Comics: Bombshells109 Items
The Question: All Along the WatchtowerThe Question: All Along the Watchtower7 Items

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Batman (1940-) #153Batman (1940-) #153Finger, MoldoffFeb 6, 1963
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #4Batman Incorporated (2010-) #4Morrison, BurnhamMar 23, 2011
Batgirl (2011-) #12Batgirl (2011-) #12Simone, SyafAug 8, 2012
Batman & Robin Eternal #7Batman & Robin Eternal #7Tynion IV, MartinezNov 18, 2015
Truth & Justice #13Truth & Justice #13Ellis, SanapoMay 28, 2021
Truth & Justice #14Truth & Justice #14Ellis, SanapoJun 4, 2021
Truth & Justice #15Truth & Justice #15Ellis, SanapoJun 11, 2021
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #5Batman Incorporated (2010-) #5Morrison, PaquetteApr 27, 2011
Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016-) #14Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016-) #14Lobdell, BennettSep 13, 2017
Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016-) #15Red Hood and the Outlaws (2016-) #15Lobdell, SoyOct 11, 2017
Gotham City Monsters #3Gotham City Monsters #3Orlando, NahuelpanNov 13, 2019
Gotham City Monsters #4Gotham City Monsters #4Orlando, NahuelpanDec 11, 2019
Batman: Urban Legends #8Batman: Urban Legends #8WardOct 12, 2021
Batman: Urban Legends #9Batman: Urban Legends #9Watters, TormeyNov 9, 2021
DC Pride #1DC Pride #1Tynion IV, JansonJun 8, 2021
DC Pride 2022 #1DC Pride 2022 #1Lore, MooreJun 7, 2022
Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy #5Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy #5Houser, MeloJan 8, 2020
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #16Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #16Benson, AntonioNov 8, 2017
Tim Drake: Robin #8Tim Drake: Robin #8Fitzmartin, CizmesijaApr 25, 2023
Tim Drake: Robin #9Tim Drake: Robin #9Fitzmartin, CizmesijaMay 23, 2023
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Get to Know! Batgirl

Comic Series (7)

Batgirl (2016-2020)Batgirl (2016-2020)60 Items
Batgirl (2011-2016)Batgirl (2011-2016)66 Items
Batgirl (2000-2006)Batgirl (2000-2006)76 Items
Batgirl (2009-2011)Batgirl (2009-2011)26 Items
Batgirl (2008)Batgirl (2008)6 Items
Batgirl: Year OneBatgirl: Year One11 Items
Batgirl and the Birds of PreyBatgirl and the Birds of Prey26 Items

Books (19)

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #6Dark Knight III: The Master Race #6Azzarello, KubertOct 19, 2016
Detective Comics (1937-) #359Detective Comics (1937-) #359BoltinoffJan 4, 1967
DC First: Batgirl/Joker #1DC First: Batgirl/Joker #1Grant, SienkiewiczMay 29, 2002
Batman Confidential #17Batman Confidential #17Nicieza, MaguireMay 14, 2008
Justice League of America (2006-) #60Justice League of America (2006-) #60Robinson, SampereAug 17, 2011
DC Comics Presents (1978-) #19DC Comics Presents (1978-) #19O'Neil, StatonMar 5, 1980
Batman (1940-) #153Batman (1940-) #153Finger, MoldoffFeb 6, 1963
Red Robin #10Red Robin #10Yost, ToMar 10, 2010
Detective Comics (1937-) #413Detective Comics (1937-) #413Robbins, HeckJul 7, 1971
Batman Family #1Batman Family #1Fox, MoldoffSep 3, 1975
DC Comics: Bombshells #73DC Comics: Bombshells #73Bennett, AnekeDec 9, 2016
Batman: Gotham Adventures #9Batman: Gotham Adventures #9Templeton, BurchettDec 2, 1998
Batman Beyond (2012-) #29Batman Beyond (2012-) #29Peterson, WuJul 27, 2013
Detective Comics (1937-) #363Detective Comics (1937-) #363Boltinoff, MoldoffMay 3, 1967
The Batman Adventures #26The Batman Adventures #26Puckett, ParobeckOct 4, 1994
Secret Origins (2014-) #10Secret Origins (2014-) #10Jurgens, ŠejicFeb 25, 2015
Batman Eternal #4Batman Eternal #4Snyder, NguyenApr 30, 2014
Batman (1940-) #139Batman (1940-) #139Finger, MoldoffApr 5, 1961
Batgirl Secret Files and Origins #1Batgirl Secret Files and Origins #1Williams III, ScottJun 19, 2002