Favorite Batman Graphic Novel?

[James Michaletos]

There are many graphic novels with the Dark Knight! My two favorites so far, are The Killing Joke and Dark Victory! Many People love The Drak Knight Returns but I don't like it so much! So what is YOUR favorite graphic novel??? :rolleyes:

[Darkwing_Duck]

Hush. Volume Two if I had to pick one out of the two volumes. The artwork is stunning, and the story is great. Nothing along the lines of The Killing Joke, but still good enough to keep me entertained.

[Goodmangamerguy]

well if I had to choose of the 4 graphic novels I own so far (The Killing Joke, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, Batman: Heart of Hush, and Batman: Year One) I would have to prefer The Killing Joke and Heart of Hush the most, equally.

[Zombie-Gamer]

I totally argree with Darkwing_Duck, Hush Vol 2 is amazing, just everything about is good.

[Hush88]

The Long Halloween and Dark Victory I found to be most entertaining

[Hotwax89]

Batman: Year One, Hush vol. 1 & 2, Dark Victory, Mad Love

[James Michaletos]

Hmm... Curious! It seems that no one chose the eminent "THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS"! On the contrary Hush, Dark Victory and let's say the Killing Joke are most loved by the Fans! Let's see and other opinions...!

[SilentGuardian]

Long Halloween was very fun to read in my opinion. Year one was also quite fun

[NoMoarDedCawpz]

Brian Azzarello's Joker :thumb:

[metalhead_dave]

Long Halloween, Year One, Batman and the Monster Men, Batman and the Mad Monk, Batman/Grendel, Rules of Engagement.

I'm a big fan of the stories of a younger Batman.

[DarkKnightDanny]

knightfall trilogy,without a doubt

[Abeja]

Year One hands down. Then DKR.

[Drazar]

Batman's 70 year long history. No single graphical novel can capture the awesomeness.

[ambush king]

There are many graphic novels with the Dark Knight! My two favorites so far, are The Killing Joke and Dark Victory! Many People love The Drak Knight Returns but I don't like it so much! So what is YOUR favorite graphic novel??? :rolleyes:

holy crap i didint think anyone else know about the the killing joke since i barely hear anyone mention it. sort of like the old Electra Grahic Novel no one ever mentions that.

[Riddling Artist]

i liked dark victory and the azzarello joker. the artwork in joker is really awesome

[The_Dark_Knight]

The Killing Joke is probably my favourite.

[WarrENDeatH]

The KnightFall series is absolutely amazing. I love The Killing Joke as well as The Dark Knight Returns...I think Hush is right up there, the story they built for Thomas and Bruce is very captivating.

[KillerCroc]

Geez everybody says the same thing. I liked Hush V. 1&2, Harley Quinn: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes. Batman Year One. Scare and Two-Face Year One. As the Croc flies was pretty good too.

[WarrENDeatH]

Batman:Year One is a great one too. I really want to catch up on the Battle For The Cowl and the new Batman series.

[James Michaletos]

There is a story in which Batman faces Jack the Ripper.. I think the title is "Gotham in Gaslight or sth like that... Is this story good?

[diddykonger]

Batman Year 1 without a doubt and Batman the man who laughs

[Abeja]

There is a story in which Batman faces Jack the Ripper.. I think the title is "Gotham in Gaslight or sth like that... Is this story good?

I was gonna mention some of the Elseworld stuff. Its drawn by Mike Mignola (creater of Hellboy). I thought it was very good.

[CodeBlack]

My favorite is definitely The Long Halloween. Great plot, great characters, the themes are deep and complex, and Batman pulls of noir very, very well.

Second favorite is probably The Killing Joke, and then maybe Hush (there's just so many). Pretty much everything by Jeph Loeb.


Also, even though they're technically a Superman comic and a Justice League comic respectively, Emperor Joker and Tower of Babel.

[ambush king]

My favorite is definitely The Long Halloween. Great plot, great characters, the themes are deep and complex, and Batman pulls of noir very, very well.

Second favorite is probably The Killing Joke, and then maybe Hush (there's just so many). Pretty much everything by Jeph Loeb.


Also, even though they're technically a Superman comic and a Justice League comic respectively, Emperor Joker and Tower of Babel.

iv read most of those the killing joke battles for my #1 spot off and on im gonna have to read those last 2 you mention

[Naniwa-Tiger]

My favorites are:
1- Batman: Hush
2- The Killing Joke
3- Batman R.I.P (just because of the part were Batman was buried those couple pages keeps reminding me how badass Batman is)
Even though this one isn't a Batman comic I really liked it JLA: Tower of Babel (look at what he did to Aquaman will not him but still it was his ideas)

[Stargate21]

From the few Batman graphic novels that I have read my favorite was Batman: Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul. I plan on picking up several more Batman books.

[We Are The Archers]

I'm not a huge fan of The Killing Joke. I own it, and I've loved Brian Bolland for many years, and Moore's story-telling, and it provoked emotion in me, but I just didn't get hooked. The Dark Knight returns was just so great. It took me a bit to grasp the brilliance of it though. The multiple climaxes, leading up to the finally
(sp?) was amazing. I also just special ordered 3 more Batman graphics, maybe one of them will take the lead.

[Drazar]

Alan Moore wrote Killing Joke, not Morrison.

[DarkKnightDanny]

thinking about ordering the batman collections series,it spans every single batman story in the detective comics. as anyone got this? and more to the point,is it any good or a tad dated?.

[We Are The Archers]

Alan Moore wrote Killing Joke, not Morrison.

Ahh crap, you're right. I just woke up, I was reading Batman and Son pt. 1 recently haha got em mixed up.

[ICK14]

thinking about ordering the batman collections series,it spans every single batman story in the detective comics. as anyone got this? and more to the point,is it any good or a tad dated?.

I have something similar... It was called Batman chronicles, and it was separated into I don't know how many volumes. But yes, the original Batman comics are very dated, and they get very campy, just like the old TV shows with Adam West. But they are still very good!!!


To reply to this thread, my favorite graphic novel is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. It was probably the most epic thing I have ever read and I liked it even more than Watchmen. Other good ones are The Long Halloween, Dark Victory, Arkham Asylum, No Man's Land, and how could I forget Knight Fall!!!

But for some reason, everyone LOVES Year One and says its the best Batman Graphic Novel ever, and I have to disagree. I'm not sure why I didn't like that one as much though....

[We Are The Archers]

To reply to this thread, my favorite graphic novel is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.

But for some reason, everyone LOVES Year One and says its the best Batman Graphic Novel ever, and I have to disagree. I'm not sure why I didn't like that one as much though....

You're the man. I agree about Dark Knight Returns, the epic Battle with Superman at the end, and Batman's apparent death.
I enjoyed Year One, but I just didn't think it was amazing, simply an excellent origin story, nothing more.

[ICK14]

You're the man. I agree about Dark Knight Returns, the epic Battle with Superman at the end, and Batman's apparent death.
I enjoyed Year One, but I just didn't think it was amazing, simply an excellent origin story, nothing more.

I'll have to agree, Year One was a very good origin story. But so much stuff was still left unexplained. Like I thought Catwoman being in the book at all was completely unnecessary.... And the ending just left me thinking, "Thats it?"

[Abeja]

I loved Year One. Great art, awesome origin story. DKR is also very cool. Some people complain about Millers art but I like it alot.

[ICK14]

I loved Year One. Great art, awesome origin story. DKR is also very cool. Some people complain about Millers art but I like it alot.

Yeah, I love Miller's art. At first I didn't, which made me not want to read it. Then I saw a whole bunch of reviews saying it was an amazing book, so I gave into the hype and read the book, and thought it was amazing, and that the art work actually works for the story.

[Abeja]

If people are gonna purchase any Batman comics you should start with the trades, or pick up some of the newer stories. The Chronicles or Collections stuff may be REALLY old stuff.


Yeah, I love Miller's art. At first I didn't, which made me not want to read it. Then I saw a whole bunch of reviews saying it was an amazing book, so I gave into the hype and read the book, and thought it was amazing, and that the art work actually works for the story.

I was already use to it cause I read his Ronin. He had a great colorist too with him, Lynn Varley in both Ronin and DKR (also on 300 and some other stories).

From the few Batman graphic novels that I have read my favorite was Batman: Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul. I plan on picking up several more Batman books.

You should. Cause Resurrection of Ras Al Ghul wasnt received well by fans. I didnt care for it either.

[Drazar]

Best part about the Ras story didn't even get to the resurrection of Ras Al Ghul. I'm talking about the little story Dini did where Ras' was living in Gotham and trying to kill Batman but... yeah tables turned. :P Talking about the little story in "Private Case Book"

[GR1NG0_SU4V3]

I like Year One, TLH and DV, Hush, hell the list goes on and on.

But I recently read No Man's Land Parts 1-5, and my goodness,
I LOVED it.
It's an interesting, intriguing, and just all out amazing story with a great number of art styles.
I highly recommend it.

[Stargate21]

Best part about the Ras story didn't even get to the resurrection of Ras Al Ghul. I'm talking about the little story Dini did where Ras' was living in Gotham and trying to kill Batman but... yeah tables turned. :P Talking about the little story in "Private Case Book"

I just finished Batman: RIP and Final Crisis. Purchased Batman: Knightfall graphic novel online recently. Thanks for the recommendation. I plan on checking out Batman: Private Case Book.

[cyberw4ste]

What Ever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Batman 686 and Detective 853. Kubert's art is fantastic, and it was written by Neil Gaiman, a favorite author of mine. Instant classic.

Other than that, Hush, The Black Glove and Bruce Wayne: Fugitive.

[Drazar]

What Ever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Batman 686 and Detective 853. Kubert's art is fantastic, and it was written by Neil Gaiman, a favorite author of mine. Instant classic.

It gave me a manly tear. It was just beatiful Neil Gaiman story.

[ChristianBaleBatman]

My fave is The Long Halloween.

Love that book.

[xScarecrowX]

Arkham Asylum,The Killing Joke, and Joker. Also, I got a feeling that when I read Year One Batman:Scarecrow I will like it.

[Abeja]

Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader was great. One of the best Batman stories ive read. And the art was awesome, Kubert with Morrison+Gaiman. FTW!!!!

[AnimatedMonster]

The Long Halloween and Dark Victory are two of my favorites.

[Argel319]

I just read No Man's Land and while it's terrific, it's totally not my favorite.
My favorite either has to be The Killing Joke or Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth.

I hated Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again cause it was a piece of crap that made Batman look like a douche beating the hell out of Superman. With bloody kryptonite gloves.

[Abeja]

Have you checked out Batman Year 100? All you fans of DKR, its right up your ally. And its kinda an origin story too. Great read.

Argel, yyoure talking about DKR? Dark Knight Strikes Again wasnt too bad. There isnt a whole lot I dont like about DKR tho, its my second favorite behind Year One. I might actually read it again now that im thinking about it.

I havent read No Mans Land yet. Its not something I am dying to read tho.

[NoMoarDedCawpz]

I hope Brian Azzarello does a sequel to Joker...
I really cant get enough of the GN. Ive probably read it about 8 times.

[Abeja]

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[KillerCroc]

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[daklog]

Just spent the past few hours reading hush again and I forget how enthralling it is. It really keeps you gripped from start to finish, even after you've read it time and time again. Loeb's deliciously thick story and Lee's masterful artwork breathe this intensity into the book - a definite MUST READ.

[The Comedian]

The Long Halloween
Hush
Haunted Knight

[GR1NG0_SU4V3]

I havent read No Mans Land yet. Its not something I am dying to read tho.

I think it is the most underrated Batman graphic novel series ever.
It has some of the most gripping, interesting, and down right amazing story telling that no one seems to read.

That and Arkham Asylum: Living Hell
(though that one gets a little more love from people)

[Abeja]

I think it is the most underrated Batman graphic novel series ever.
It has some of the most gripping, interesting, and down right amazing story telling that no one seems to read.

That and Arkham Asylum: Living Hell
(though that one gets a little more love from people)

Hmmmm youve peaked my interest.

[Termix]

Well first of all, sorry for bumping a dead thread.

My Favorite is Batman: The Long Halloween

but i got a question as well. I haven't read the Batman R.I.P series so i thought about buying the 6 comics, but then i found
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-R-I-P-Grant-Morrison/dp/1401220908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249223067&sr=8-1

can anyone tell me whats the difference between this and the comics?

[TDKJoker]

I think it's just all of them together, like a normal graphic novel. I personally didn't like R.I.P, but that's only me, everyone has different tastes.

[TDKJoker]

I have to agree with alot of people, The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, I love everything Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale do. Also Joker, DKR and definitely the Hush series. Basically nothing new here.

[Termix]

I think it's just all of them together, like a normal graphic novel. I personally didn't like R.I.P, but that's only me, everyone has different tastes.

Yes thats what i thought as well, but it has less pages than the comics, so i'm still not sure what to buy :/

[Mister Mxyzptlk]

Killing Joker, Year One and DKR.

I also love the No Man's Land novelization.

[batfan08]

The Long Halloween,Hush,Year One,and The great Alan Moore's The Killing Joke.One of these days when I've got some extra time,I'll read Dark Victory and Haunted Knight,but I'm hopin that they'll do like with the Miller DKR stuff and put both in one big absolute(It'd definitely complement Absolute Batman:The Long Halloween.

[TDKJoker]

Yes thats what i thought as well, but it has less pages than the comics, so i'm still not sure what to buy :/

I dont know if this is what happens but, the graphic novel is bigger so maybe they can move panels around when editing? And also comics have adverts in them. I really dont know if these affect it but they might.

[Sarvinator]

I have the Absolute edition of Hush, I love that. After that would be The Long Halloween followed by The Killing Joke.

[Zombie-Gamer]

I love Hush, the design a story is just awesome. Also it has The Joker's Jason Todd T-shirt at the end :D

[Goodmangamerguy]

Heart of Hush is a great new book, I am also one of the few people that like All Star Batman and Robin!

[Old_BenKenobi]

Easily the Dark Knight Returns. Absolutely gorgeous.When Batman first dons the cape and cowl once more and it shows what he's doing without showing him, and it flashes to the news reports of Batman and all the reporters are kinda in awe, and it cuts to that huge picture of him gliding down, just great. I love the more violent Batman too. In a world where nothing gets done and nobody gets punished, its damn satisfying to see them get punished. And though age robbed him of speed and agility, he makes up for it with sheer power. Instead of sneaking around and taking thugs out silently he gives away his location and scares them before pulling the kid right through the ******* floor. A great four-part story with beautiful art and very unique layouts.

[BLOODED HERO]

Hmmm...

1) The Killing Joke
2) Batman vs. Predator... DON'T JUDGE ME!
3) Marvel vs. DC

I have no idea but I love out of the box concepts. The Killing Joke is really well written. The other two are just things I liked and the thought of thier actions has helped others really dig deep down and find good spin-off conflictions. It's something I love to think of.

[CaptainMcMulla]

Arkham Asylum A Serious House on a Serious Earth

[CapedCrusader1495]

My favourites are The Long Halloween, Hush Vol 1 and 2, Year One, Joker, The Killing Joke and Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth.

[SKINNYGUNS]

I think the No Mans Land series is underrated too, its a back to basics, gang war storyline that really impacts the Batman mythos. and its spread over six books, if you count Cataclysm.

[Joker's Jolly Jester]

my favs
killing joke
DKR and DK2
mad love
year one

one year later

those are in no order

[darrinwright]

I personally loved No Man's Land and Going Sane

[angleslam99]

Brian Azzarello's Joker :thumb:

Blech. I didn't care for this one at all. It just felt like a Dark Knight cash-in. It felt like it was catering more to the new fans other than the hardcore ones.

Personally I love the Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joker, A Serious House on a Serious Earth, Hush, Year One

[Drazar]

Blech. I didn't care for this one at all. It just felt like a Dark Knight cash-in. It felt like it was catering more to the new fans other than the hardcore ones.

Lee Bermejo had the Joker design since 2005 if youre implying that. ^^ The comic actually did get a name change from Joker: The Dark Knight to simply "Joker" to avoid children getting the comic, haha. ^^

[ennzo]

Hush

[Matches Malone]

Blech. I didn't care for this one at all. It just felt like a Dark Knight cash-in. It felt like it was catering more to the new fans other than the hardcore ones.

Personally I love the Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joker, A Serious House on a Serious Earth, Hush, Year One

actually they were working on the book b4 any details were released for The Dark Knight, it was never meant to be a sequel or follow up, I think its amazing how close they were. The book is phenomenal and one of the few where the author isn't afraid to take the Joker to the level he should be at regularly in my opinion. Plus the quality of the writing and art make it a lot more than a simple cash-in.

But if I had one book to read for the rest of my like it would definitely be The Dark Knight Returns.

[Ahasverus]

Guess what? My favourite one is Arkham Asylum: A serious house on a serious earth.
It's perfect, just perfect; the art style, the phsicologic elemtens, the relationship between Batman and Joker, and my favourite part: the mystical connection between Batman and the Asylum made by Amadeus arkham spell. I don't believe in fate, but I love the stories about fate.
I hope that this game has many elements taken from ASHOASE, :)

[Termix]

Guess what? My favourite one is Arkham Asylum: A serious house on a serious earth.
It's perfect, just perfect; the art style, the phsicologic elemtens, the relationship between Batman and Joker, and my favourite part: the mystical connection between Batman and the Asylum made by Amadeus arkham spell. I don't believe in fate, but I love the stories about fate.

You....you........, now I'll have to buy it :)

[Ahasverus]

You....you........, now I'll have to buy it
Oh yes, you have to, absolutely! even some lines from the game are taken from the story
"Don't be a stranger, you're always welcome here"
If some of you don't know it, you are missing the most phsicological Batman graphical novel ;)

[Old_BenKenobi]

I hated ASHOSE, but that's just me.

[kadashi666]

in order:

long halloween, the killing joke, Gotham underground.

[KillerCroc]

Gotham Underground. But Year One is the best oldies comic :p.

[MarkHamill_Joker_Rules]

top 5 for me would be batman year one the long halloween the killing joke a death in the family and the dark knight returns epic stories

[CR9]

Batman Hush, Year One, Long Halloween, The Dark Knight Returns

Mi favorite ones! ;)