If you could choose one Batman story to introduce someone to Batman comics... - Page 2

Baramos · 01-21-2013, 03:17 PM

The Killing Joke I would indeed reject, I felt The Man Who Laughs was much more about Batman dealing with the Joker than about the Joker/way the Joker thinks, though. It's Batman-centric, whereas the Killing Joke is indeed Joker-centric.

Tristan_McClark · 01-21-2013, 07:09 PM

I would go with The Long Halloween for comics. It has the elements of a crime story that's popular on television.

If the person asked for which television series, I'd go with Batman TAS.

BlackMagicWolf · 01-21-2013, 09:39 PM

I know this might catch flak but Battle for the Cowl.

Why? Because it would introduce the entire Bat-Family all three Robins included, several main villains, Damian Wayne. A timeline of Batman's escapades and a glimpse into the future.

Also because it was technically the first true story of Batman I read once I finally got into comics. So if it worked for me it should work for them.

And definitely Batman TAS if it was for television.

Artistsean · 01-23-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tristan_McClark

I would go with The Long Halloween for comics. It has the elements of a crime story that's popular on television.

If the person asked for which television series, I'd go with Batman TAS.

When I read it it seemed that Long Halloween (an excellent comic to introduce someone to Batman) follows Year One. The set up about Falcone and Catwoman and everything seems to flow from Year One to me. I would read in that order, Year One and then Long Halloween.
Maybe Hush would be a good one too. Its all about Batman and who he is, and sets up his relationships with everyone else. Alfred, Nightwing, Catwoman, Gordon, Joker, Two-Face, Ras al Ghul, Riddler, Jason Todd even. And it shows the relationship between Batman and Catwoman really well.

Tristan_McClark · 01-27-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Artistsean

When I read it it seemed that Long Halloween (an excellent comic to introduce someone to Batman) follows Year One. The set up about Falcone and Catwoman and everything seems to flow from Year One to me. I would read in that order, Year One and then Long Halloween.
Maybe Hush would be a good one too. Its all about Batman and who he is, and sets up his relationships with everyone else. Alfred, Nightwing, Catwoman, Gordon, Joker, Two-Face, Ras al Ghul, Riddler, Jason Todd even. And it shows the relationship between Batman and Catwoman really well.

You have a good point. And can't forget Hush! I may have been a little bias, too. I like and respect Year One, but Long Halloween really just made me a fan

Baramos · 01-28-2013, 08:50 PM

As a tangent on Batman origin comics: Did anyone else like Batman: Earth One besides me?

Mace Dolex · 01-28-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baramos

As a tangent on Batman origin comics: Did anyone else like Batman: Earth One besides me?

I liked it, even if some people didn't, Gary Frank's art alone brings it up among gods like Don Newton, Jim Aparo.

Kiltak · 01-31-2013, 06:41 AM

Cataclysm or No Man's Land.

Léo Ho Tep · 01-31-2013, 08:21 AM

Earth One has a lot of interesting stuffs to bring as an alternate origin story. I don't think I would like it as a canon origin, but as a earth one origin, it's great.

RustyCage · 01-31-2013, 06:02 PM

I'd start them with The Long Halloween, suggest Haunted Knight afterward, then Year One and The Killing Joke.

Also might suggest Court of Owls as an early read.

CConn · 02-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Batman and the Monster Men.

TheTrekkie117 · 02-03-2013, 12:41 AM

I would have to be the Dick Grayson backstory, of how Graysons family was murdered, how it relates to Batman, and how Batman took in poor Dick.
Gotta love batman

TheTrekkie117 · 02-03-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Baramos

As a tangent on Batman origin comics: Did anyone else like Batman: Earth One besides me?

I liked Earth One! I thought the origin story was an intriguing way to retell the first batman adventure ;-)

Bigjxxx · 02-03-2013, 03:06 AM

Why not Batman and the monster men.

Forty-Two · 02-03-2013, 12:11 PM

Scott Snyder's current run. Great plots, art, action, and characters.

Forty-Two · 02-03-2013, 12:19 PM

I realize it is supposed to be one particular story, but it's too difficult to decide between Owls and D.O.t.F.

TheCorpulent1 · 02-04-2013, 02:06 AM

I suggest Gotham Central to people a lot. Not really a Batman series, though.

Sky Captain · 02-05-2013, 01:53 PM

Batgirl: Year One is a good choice.

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BlackMagicWolf He who is BlackMagic Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 196	Re: If you could choose one Batman story to introduce someone to Batman comics... I know this might catch flak but Battle for the Cowl. Why? Because it would introduce the entire Bat-Family all three Robins included, several main villains, Damian Wayne. A timeline of Batman's escapades and a glimpse into the future. Also because it was technically the first true story of Batman I read once I finally got into comics. So if it worked for me it should work for them. And definitely Batman TAS if it was for television.

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