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10 Best Batman Comics For Non-Batman Fans

Batman comics that explore other universes or alternate versions of the character may turn some comic readers into fans of the Dark Knight.

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Batman's Newest Ally Against Catwoman Proves the Dark Knight is a Hypocrite

Batman's latest ally in the fight against Catwoman undermines his moral position and turns the Dark Knight into a hypocrite.

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Who Are DC's Terrible Trio — And Can They Ever Be Good Villains?

DC's Terrible Trio has been through numerous transformations over the years, and their latest might make them a real threat for the first time.

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Who Is The Best Batman? Bruce Vs. Thomas Wayne

Bruce Wayne has proven the most iconic Batman in DC Comics, but compared to his father, Thomas Wayne, he might not be the most effective version.

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10 Fights That Would've Killed Batman In Real Life

Batman is one of DC Comics' greatest fighters and tacticians, but he has an uncanny habit of surviving impossible fights and outright lethal injuries.

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Batman's Movie Cowls Explore His Motivations

Batman's live-action appearances have varied through the years but offered unique takes on his cowl. But each one carries a deeper meaning.

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A Complete Chronological Timeline Of The DC Animated Movie Universe

Running for nearly 22 hours across over a dozen films, the DC Animated Movie Universe is a beast of an adaptation for the Justice League.

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Is the Bat-Family Hurting or Helping Gotham City?

The Bat-Family is Gotham's first line of defense, but are their efforts helping the city?

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10 Marvel Characters Who Would Love Batman

Marvel characters like Rocket Raccoon, Daredevil, and Ms. Marvel would love Batman if he ever quit DC and joined the Marvel superhero team.

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10 Ways The Batman Who Laughs Is Different Than Batman

Although they're both technically Batman, the Batman Who Laughs and the classic Bruce Wayne Batman have many differences.

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10 Fantastic DC Events With Too Many Tie-In Comics

DC Comics has relied on events to spur sales and boost interest in core titles. However, these events often come with far too many tie-in books.

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10 Batman Comics That Nobody Remembers

Batman has featured in countless comics since his debut in 1939. With all those stories, it's not surprising even some great ones have been forgotten.

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DC Reprints Batman: Year One Comics

DC Comics is reprinting Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli's Batman: Year One.

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Why Batman's No-Kill Rule Does Gotham More Harm Than Good

Batman's Golden Rule defines his character but limits him in many ways. Sometimes, Gotham would be better off if Batman killed his enemies.

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The DC Universe-Altering Event Should Exist As Its Own Ongoing Comic Title

Thomas Wayne Batman and the entire Flashpoint reality returned in a recent DC miniseries, proving this universe can sustain an ongoing comic.

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Batman's Global Allies Have Splintered – and it Could Create a Deadly New Foe

Batman Incorporated #12 features the splintering of the Dark Knight's global allies, and signals the creation of a deadly new foe.

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10 Things About Superman That Make No Sense

Superman may be one of the greatest heroes in comics, but there's a lot in his history that makes no sense and could use some elaboration from DC.

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10 Best Comics Where Batman & Catwoman Were Great Allies, Ranked

Batman and Catwoman were enemies in the Golden Age, but have since become allies and even romantic partners in modern DC Comics.

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10 Best Batman Comic Events That Involved All Of Gotham City, Ranked

The best Batman comic events have involved Gotham City and the larger Bat-Family, two pillars of the Dark Knight mythos that flesh out his stories.

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Which Robin Deserves the Batman Mantle Most?

All the Robins, from Dick Grayson to Damian Wayne, have the skills required to become Batman in the future, but which one has the right to do so?

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