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Post by stephenzx3 on Jul 22, 2008 15:40:49 GMT -5
Sorry, if this fits in the Dark Knight thread (don't know why it would) but a MOD could move it..
Anyway, I'm heading over to Borders later to check out a couple things, and I was going to take a look at some the Batman graphic novels. Mind you, I've never been a big comic book person, but I've read through numerous outlets that much of Nolan/Goyers inspirations come from the likes of Frank Miller and other Batman stories.
I was looking at the Killing Joke, Year One, DK Returns, etc. Any recommendations for good Batman graphic novels? Recommendations and reasons for those would be great. If possible, keep it spoiler-free, as I haven't read any of these really.
Thanks!
-Stephen
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Post by chumped on Jul 22, 2008 15:46:45 GMT -5
The Long Halloween is fantastic. One of the best. I also recommend Hush. I never really see anyone talking about it, but I really enjoyed it. Knightfall as well. And it seems you already have some of the other great ones.
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Post by stephenzx3 on Jul 22, 2008 15:56:26 GMT -5
Okay, cool. So the ones I hear about constantly ARE, in fact, some of the best.
Also, is there any comic that has a similar portrayal of the Batmobile that Nolan does (not that I'd buy it, just curious as to where he might have gotten the inspiration).
Thanks again!
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Post by The Boondock Syxx on Jul 22, 2008 16:49:53 GMT -5
killing joke is a must buy and part 1 and 2 of hush are great great stories. I plan to get the long halloween soon I saw it the other day. Which is the batman novel with bane pretty much breaking batmans back? anyone know?
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Post by chumped on Jul 22, 2008 17:12:43 GMT -5
killing joke is a must buy and part 1 and 2 of hush are great great stories. I plan to get the long halloween soon I saw it the other day. Which is the batman novel with bane pretty much breaking batmans back? anyone know? Knightfall |
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Post by Patrick Bateman on Jul 22, 2008 17:34:42 GMT -5
What everyone's already said, plus--
The Untold Story of The Batman
Mad Love
World's Finest
Joker: The Devil's Advocate
Just some favorites of mine. World's Finest includes Superman, and a realistic take of the friendship/associative relationship with Batman. Mad Love re-tells the origin of Harley Quinn, and it's a great Joker/Batman story too. And Devil's Advocate is the Joker on death row with Batman being forced to prove his innocence.
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Post by Double J on Jul 22, 2008 17:45:38 GMT -5
I think the Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth story is pretty cool. Not the greatest over many others, but a good read none the less. The artwork is downright creepy, especially on The Joker.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2008 18:44:57 GMT -5
If you like Long Halloween you have to check out Dark Victory
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Post by Doomrider on Jul 22, 2008 20:40:11 GMT -5
I love Dark Knight Returns...grandpa Batman is great.
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Post by PdW2kX on Jul 23, 2008 15:12:57 GMT -5
I can't say this enough and will repeat it whenever someone asks for a good Batman trade.
The Batman/Dracula trilogy of books are epic goodness. It's one of the darkest, most gothic Batman stories. Each individual story has its strength and weaknesses, but combined they carve an incredibly interesting chapter into the Batman mytho's.
It's a mind trip for sure, but it also really gets you thinking of just what Batman is capable of.
Definitely pick it up. The TPB is called Tales of the Multiverse: Batman - Vampire.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2008 16:15:11 GMT -5
I can't say this enough and will repeat it whenever someone asks for a good Batman trade. The Batman/Dracula trilogy of books are epic goodness. It's one of the darkest, most gothic Batman stories. Each individual story has its strength and weaknesses, but combined they carve an incredibly interesting chapter into the Batman mytho's. It's a mind trip for sure, but it also really gets you thinking of just what Batman is capable of. Definitely pick it up. The TPB is called Tales of the Multiverse: Batman - Vampire. Plus Two-Face and Killer Croc working WITH the COmmissioner and Alfred is an awesome concept |
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Post by Reasoning through Questioning on Jul 24, 2008 22:49:24 GMT -5
Batman VS Alien
A fun one. All the Villain's DNA in Arkham is crossed with Aliens to make hybrid Alien version of themselves.
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Post by starchild83 on Jul 24, 2008 23:08:21 GMT -5
I have read:Dark knight returns,Hush,Long Halloween,The Killing joke,Arkham Asylum,and the man who laughs...
you should def.check out all of those....
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Post by knightpryde on Jul 26, 2008 17:52:38 GMT -5
Kngithfall/Knightsend /
Catylsym/NO MAN LAND #1-5
Bruce Wayne: Murderer1,2
HUSH..................... DO NOT READ HUSH RETURNS ITS SHITTY
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Post by FleshyOne on Jul 30, 2008 13:28:23 GMT -5
I have read:Dark knight returns,Hush,Long Halloween,The Killing joke,Arkham Asylum,and the man who laughs... you should def.check out all of those.... The Man Who Laughs is forgettable. Made of Wood is good though. |
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Post by HR2X on Jul 31, 2008 18:55:47 GMT -5
I really enjoyed Hush.. I finished all 7 parts (2 books) in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
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