5 Batman Comics To Read Before The New Movie
With The Batman headed to theaters this weekend, there’s no better time to look back at the Caped Crusader’s long and storied comic book history. And with over 80 years’ worth of comics under his utility belt, there’s no shortage of memorable stories to choose from.
Thankfully, both director Matt Reeves and leading man Robert Pattinson have compiled lists of their favorite Batman comics, which have served as major creative influences for them in the creation of The Batman. The two have cited landmark titles like The Long Halloween and its sequel Dark Victory, as well as lesser-known works like Ego, Shaman, and Birth of the Demon. This article will serve to highlight just a few of the more beginner-friendly comics that are perfect reading material to get ready for the Dark Knight’s latest big-screen adventure.
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Starting off the list with a more obscure pull, this 1989 one-shot by writer Dennis O’Neil and artist Dick Giordano was originally published in the collected edition of the Secret Origins comic series. The story serves as a brief retelling of Batman’s origin story, from the death of his parents to his training around the world, until he finally takes up the mantle of the Batman. “The Man Who Falls” was previously one of the main influences on the story of Batman Begins, but Pattinson has also cited it as one of his favorite Batman stories. And it’s not hard to see why — despite its short length, it’s a compelling exploration of why Bruce Wayne chose to don his cape and cowl.
One of the most iconic and beloved Batman stories ever written, Batman: Year One was written by Frank Miller — the scribe behind another famous Batman comic, The Dark Knight Returns
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