The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Batman: Part 2

After witnessing the death of his parents at the hands of a petty crook, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to avenging them. Deciding that Gotham City needs someone who can work outside the law to bring wrongdoers to justice, Bruce trains his mind and body to peak performance and adopts the bat as a symbol to strike fear in the hearts of criminals.

He is vengeance. He is the night. He is Batman!

Given that Batman is one of DC Comic’s most published heroes, this particular guide covers some of the later Batman series. For classic Batman stories, the new 52, and DC rebirth, see Part 1, or read the full guide!

Updated June 5, 2025
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Batman, the Dark Knight returns
Miller, Frank
Paper Book
Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight's retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their...
Flashpoint
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE Cover by ANDY KUBERT On sale OCTOBER 19 - 176 pg, FC, $22.99 US The red-hot, sold-out five-issue miniseries from Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert is back in a new hardcover! This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the...
Dark night : a true Batman story
Dini, Paul
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestseller!  This is a Batman story like no other--the harrowing and eloquent autobiographical tale of writer Paul Dini's courageous struggle to overcome a desperate situation.    The Caped Crusader has been the all-abiding...
Batman Beyond 2.0. Volume two, Justice lords beyond
Higgins, Kyle
Paper Book
Contains the epic "JUSTICE LORDS BEYOND" crossover! Wonder Woman is back, but it seems like she's hiding something. Meanwhile, Batman's journey through the dystopian world of the Justice Lords takes an unexpected and deadly turn as he must face Lord Superman! Can an exhausted Justice League and...
Batman beyond. Vol. 1, Escaping the grave
Jurgens, Dan
Paper Book
Writer Dan Jurgens (Action Comics), artist Bernard Chang (Green Lantern Corps) and colorist Marcelo Maiolo (Green Lantern Corps) bring Terry McGinnis' Batman back to the future in Batman Beyond Volume 1: Escaping the Grave as a part of DC Rebirth!    As the...
Batman, the Dark Knight. Volume 4, Clay
Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew
Paper Book
Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. what led Clayface to become the monster that he is? The answers lie here. Collects Batman- The Dark Knight #22-29.
Batman, Incorporated
Morrison, Grant.
Paper Book
Batman unites the Dark Knights from around the globe in BATMAN INCORPORATED VOL. 1: THE DELUXE EDITION by superstar writer Grant Morrison! Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting series illustrated by hot artist Yanick Paquette that...
Batman, Incorporated. Volume 1, Demon Star
Morrison, Grant.
Paper Book
Amazon Best Book of the Month selection! Eisner Award-winning fan-favorite writer Grant Morrison concludes the Batman epic he began nearly a decade ago in BATMAN & SON, pitting the entirity of Batman Incorporated against the Levianthan organization headed by the Dark Knight's former...
Batman and the Outsiders. Vol. 1, Lesser gods
Hill, Bryan Edward
Paper Book
THE DARK KNIGHT'S NEW ARMY ASSEMBLES! Years ago, an evil organization called the Ark experimented on an innocent family, transforming them into metahumans. Batman defeated the Ark and safely placed its victims into hiding. Or so he thought. Now, most of the family is dead. The...
The Batman who laughs
Snyder, Scott
Paper Book
A New York Times bestselling Graphic Novel! "A Batman who laughs is a Batman who always wins." He unleashed the Dark Multiverse in the epic series Dark Nights- Metal. Now superstar writer Scott Snyder reunites with acclaimed artist Jock (Batman-...
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
Miller, Frank
Paper Book
The long awaited sequel to Batman: the Dark Knight Returns is in hardcover, with a cover designed by Chip Kidd.It's been three years since the events of The Dark Knight Returns, and everything is just fine. At least on the surface. What the world at large doesn't know is that it's a total sham. A...
Batman, the Dark Knight : master race
Miller, Frank
Paper Book
One of the most highly anticipated sequels of all-time is finally here in BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT: MASTER RACE! In 1986, Frank Miller introduced his iconic take on Batman and changed the face of comics forever. Now, three decades after BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Miller himself has...
All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder. Volume 1
Miller, Frank
Paper Book
Frank Miller, the creator of Sin City and talent responsible for some of Batman's greatest tales, (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, BATMAN: YEAR ONE) teams with superstar artist Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) to bring you the high-octane origin story of Dick Grayson's transformation into Robin, the Boy...
Batman : white knight
Murphy, Sean Gordon
Paper Book
A Newsweek Best Graphic Novel of the Year The impossible has happened- The Joker has become a ... hero? Batman- White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with...
Batman. Curse of the White Knight
Murphy, Sean Gordon
Paper Book
Ancient curses are awoken and timeless secrets are revealed in this Eisner Award nominated and explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman- White Knight from writer/artist Sean Murphy! The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret about...
Batman, beyond the White Knight ; Batman, White Knight presents: Red Hood
Murphy, Sean
Paper Book
A lot can change in 10 years, especially in Gotham! Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne, may be behind bars, but the real criminals are still out there. Gotham Motors CEO Derek Powers has seized control of the Wayne family's assets and is using them to transform the GTO and the city they...
Batman '66 meets the Green Hornet
Smith, Kevin
Paper Book
In 1967, television history was made when two masked crime fighters met in a historic crossover. Now, superstar filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor/comedian Ralph Garman join forces with artist Ty Templeton (BATMAN '66) to bring these two iconic characters and their famous partners together again. Set...
Batman '66 meets Wonder Woman '77
Andreyko, Marc
Paper Book
The Caped Crusader arrives on the scene at a swanky mansion in the process of being robbed by the notorious feline burglar Catwoman. Hired by a mysterious woman, Selina Kyle was after an ancient tome with untold power. From here, the story only gets more and more heroic when Batman flashes back to...
Batman : thrillkiller
Chaykin, Howard V.
Paper Book
The year is 1961. A time of transition between the Fifties--the decade of Ike, McCarthyism and Jake Kerouac--and the dawn of the Sexual Revolution, the Vietnam War and turning on, tuning in and dropping out. Like the rest of the USA, Gotham City is filled with giddy optimism. And...
Batman : the doom that came to Gotham
Mignola, Michael
Paper Book
A Lovecraftian tale of horror set in Gotham City co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. In this tale of horror in Gotham City co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Bruce Wayne unintentionally brings a dark evil back from a rescue mission.
Batman : earth one
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Batman is not a hero.   He is just a man.   Fallible, vulnerable, and angry.   In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne's path toward becoming the Dark Knight is...
Earth one. Volume 2
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Following the events of the #1 New York Times bestselling original graphic novel by Geoff Johns, comes the highly anticipated sequel BATMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2! The Riddler has arrived in Gotham and he's terrorizing the city with his own twisted brand of anarchy. But why is he...
The Multiversity
Morrison, Grant
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The biggest adventure in DC's history is here! Join visionary writer Grant Morrison, today's most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable heroes from 52 alternative Earths of the DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire...
Batman Vol. 3. The Joker year one
Zdarsky, Chip
Paper Book
Discover year one of chaos and uncover the chilling secrets behind pop culture's greatest villain, The Joker. Bestselling writer Chip Zdarsky alongside artists Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Sorrentino, and Stefano Nesi bring you the haunted tale of what happened after the events of...
Batman : city of madness
Ward, Christian
Paper Book
Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. Multi-Eisner award winner Christian Ward unleashes this cosmic-horror epic of the twisted Gotham Below. Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare,...
Batman, the cult
Starlin, Jim
Paper Book
One of the most influential Batman stories of all time is back in print for the first time in more than a decade, now available as an oversize deluxe edition hardcover! In 1988, comics legends Jim Starlin (creator of Thanos) and Bernie Wrightson (co-creator of Swamp Thing) teamed...
The Riddler : dreadful reins
King, Tom
Paper Book
The Most Dangerous Game of Wits Batman and Riddler have ever played... 2023 Eisner Winner - Best Single Issue/One-Shot 2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Limited Series 2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Writer, Tom King The Riddler is one of Batman...
Batman/Catwoman : the Gotham war
Zdarsky, Chip
Paper Book
A battle is brewing in Gotham between the Bat and the Cat, but crime is down in Gotham City...could that be a bad thing? A coordinated effort in Gotham City has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new...
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Volume 1
Tynion, James, IV
Paper Book
A New York Times Best-seller!  THE DARK KNIGHT AND THE HEROES IN A HALF SHELL COLLIDE IN THE COMICS CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE YEAR!   NEW YORK CITY. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face the battle of a lifetime, fighting both the fearsome Foot Clan and...
Gotham High
De la Cruz, Melissa
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alex and Eliza and The Witches of East End comes a reimagining of Gotham for a new generation of readers. Before they became Batman, Catwoman, and The Joker, Bruce, Selina, and Jack were high schoolers who would do whatever it...

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