3 best Batman graphic novels - Page 2

thebrownranger · 04-30-2009, 11:53 PM

Well my comic shop seems to be all sold out of these Batman novels except for The Long Halloween. I'm half-way through the book and all I can say so far is, that its okay.

The story isn't as epic as I expected but its still bugging the hell outta me to know who the hell this Holiday is.

Zog the Equalizer · 05-01-2009, 12:12 AM

Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth and Batman: Year One are my personal favorite

*Raven* · 05-02-2009, 12:25 PM

To me Hush is a great entering point, if you dont know much about the characters then Hush is a good place to start. But like some have said it fizzles out pretty quickly.

I would say to pick up Batman the Long Halloween, Batman Dark Victory, The Dark Knight returns, and Batman Year One. These are some great Batman stories that have in some way or another been incorporated into the lastest movies.

thebrownranger · 05-02-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven

I would say to pick up Batman the Long Halloween, Batman Dark Victory, The Dark Knight returns, and Batman Year One. These are some great Batman stories that have in some way or another been incorporated into the lastest movies.

Dark Knight Returns is next on my list so hopefully its worth it. What am I saying? of course it will

*Spike Spiegel* · 05-02-2009, 04:04 PM

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: Haunted Knight/The Long Halloween/Dark Victory(same general continuity, made by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale)

Batman: The Killing Joke

It's so hard to choose just three!!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 05-04-2009, 02:13 AM

Mad Love
The Dark Knight Returns
The Killing Joke

*Spike Spiegel* · 05-04-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Mad Love
The Dark Knight Returns
The Killing Joke

Oh yeah, I forgot about Mad Love!

Like I said before, there's just too many awesome ones to pick just three...I add "Son of the Demon" (a Ra's Al Ghul-themed story) to my list.

thebrownranger · 05-05-2009, 02:41 PM

So I finally read The Long Halloween and I liked it a lot! I guess The Dark Knight Returns is next.

thebrownranger · 05-05-2009, 08:17 PM

Sorry double-post.

I just bought Dark Knight Returns today from my local comic shop. I'm going to start reading it tonight!

Any thoughts on story/artwork?

~~Leo656~~ · 05-13-2009, 02:18 PM

I thought the art was serviceable but not spectacular. The story is great as a stand-alone tale, not what every fan would like to see as a "future Batman", but a good story that's even better if you get the subtext.

I find Miller to be a bit overrated but who isn't? Have fun reading it!

View Poll Results: 3 best Batman novels
Batman: The Killing Joke	3	37.50%
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns	5	62.50%
Hush Vol. 1 & 2	0	0%
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04-30-2009, 11:53 PM	#21
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	Well my comic shop seems to be all sold out of these Batman novels except for The Long Halloween. I'm half-way through the book and all I can say so far is, that its okay. The story isn't as epic as I expected but its still bugging the hell outta me to know who the hell this Holiday is. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

05-01-2009, 12:12 AM	#22
Zog the Equalizer Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 534	Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth and Batman: Year One are my personal favorite __________________ "Pork rind?" "Pork rind!"

05-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#23
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	To me Hush is a great entering point, if you dont know much about the characters then Hush is a good place to start. But like some have said it fizzles out pretty quickly. I would say to pick up Batman the Long Halloween, Batman Dark Victory, The Dark Knight returns, and Batman Year One. These are some great Batman stories that have in some way or another been incorporated into the lastest movies. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

05-04-2009, 02:13 AM	#26
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Mad Love The Dark Knight Returns The Killing Joke __________________

05-05-2009, 02:41 PM	#28
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	So I finally read The Long Halloween and I liked it a lot! I guess The Dark Knight Returns is next. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

05-05-2009, 08:17 PM	#29
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	Sorry double-post. I just bought Dark Knight Returns today from my local comic shop. I'm going to start reading it tonight! Any thoughts on story/artwork? __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

05-13-2009, 02:18 PM	#30
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I thought the art was serviceable but not spectacular. The story is great as a stand-alone tale, not what every fan would like to see as a "future Batman", but a good story that's even better if you get the subtext. I find Miller to be a bit overrated but who isn't? Have fun reading it!