This is a list of all marvel events and crossovers in chronological order. And the worst part of it all, batman wears a suit with nipples the entire time. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Beginning of time, distant past, early history, 20th century, 21st century modern age the future, modern age, the future, distant future see also alternate timelines, production timeline. Reading this list of events will spoil what happens in xmen comics which kinda goes without saying, but still the dates listed below are in relation comics published this year 2012 are current, extrapolating from that point using marvels loose 3or4yearstoone rule. New events that shape the comics industry are always happening.
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. While the foundations of todays industry started in the 1920s, the events of today are shaping the industry of tomorrow. Batman is introduced to the world as the second major superhero. Using the end of the new 52 initiative in may 2016 as its launching point, dc rebirth restored the dc universe to a form much like that prior to the flashpoint storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of the new 52, including its continuity. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman.
Read comics online for free marvel, dc, dark horse comics. Though i have reservations with dicks portrayal prior to 2. Flashbacks are listed of when the present occurs, ensuring that issue is placed in the order it. February march the series the adventures of bob hope was debuted. He does not hold any superpowers, as opposed to the likes of superman or green lantern. This section also generally handles titles that have spun off of the core batman.
Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published by dc comics. The 1980s was arguably the most consequential decade for batman since his debut, with the release of three of his most widely read and influential storylines and the debut of his first modern movie. This list compiles all of the dc trade paperbacks in a chronological reading order. A chronological, and indepth batman reading list general there are probably more best batman stories lists online than i could ever count, but this list, in addition to being much more expansive, will lay out the stories in the order they take place in batman s career, as opposed to publication.
The dark knight the series is now best known by the title that they used for the collected edition, which was the name of the first book, the dark knight returns, but initially, each of the four books got its own title, batman headed into the final book in more trouble with the government than. The events are placed in the same order they appear in. This will be the basis of all dc comics for the future. Blades, legends of the darkmite and hot house are the title of the stories.
Ben affleck confirms hes not leaving the batman despite recent reports. Escolha a editora, o arco e comece a diversao no ar desde 15082015. It was also a time of change for comics in general, which took a turn towards the dark, mature and. What you will find below is the most complete listing of spiderman comics in chronological order youll probably find. Both national comics publications and allamerican publications would introduce many new featured superheroes in american comic books in superhero comics anthology tales like more fun comics, adventure comics, detective comics, action comics, allamerican comics, superman, flash comics, batman, all star comics, worlds finest comics, allflash. Aug 22, 2015 the 15 best batman stories of all time. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. She was a henchmen of the joker, and the batman chased her down to find jokers location, as she had kidnapped judge dents children. Batman reading order full chronological comics timeline. I love the batman beyond timeline and dccomics reddit. Additionally, this page also includes fan favorites like the dc extended universe.
If you literally read every batman comic book from 1986 through 2011, noting all the changes of season, topical references, references to time, editorial notes, character aging, and character development, you wind up with a mix of. As batman and superman have always been contemporaries. Spiderman reading order 616 universe comics back issues. This page attempts to show how the issues in this series were published over time by laying them out in a timeline with alternately gray or white rows roughly corresponding to months. This timeline is organized by chronology, as defined by the lucasfilm story group. The full batman timeline in chronological order with. Check out a list of the top comics and choose those suitable to your interests. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Batman is john wick now thanks to dc comics alternate. The character is a hit, and many more superhero comics follow.
Its the ultimate batman continuity guide th dimension. May 29, 2018 this channel was designed to assist in answering all of your questions about marvel comics and dc comics in an easy to understand way. Dec 09, 2019 dc comics batman universe showed us that a bruce wayne who never becomes batman looks a lot like john wick, and other news from the world of comics, including the xmen, harley quinn, ms. Over at national comics, batman, superman, and wonder woman had been plugging along at a time when superheroes were out of favor. Dc has announced that a new continuity timeline will begin with jan. He chased her to the ledge of the building around crime alley. The predator comic book line is a longrunning series of comic books published by dark horse comics based on the predator franchise. Batman volume 1 variant covers batman volume 2 variant covers batman volume 3 variant covers, batman volume 1 variant covers, batman. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published. The bat man makes his first appearance in detective comics. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. This is a timeline of all the various media that make up the arkham universe.
Comic book time is a historically fluid affair, operating on a sliding. Year one 1987 to flashpoint 2011 in chronological order reading order. Since the lines inception, dark horse has published a total of 42 different. Dc rebirth is a 2016 relaunch by the american comic book publisher dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic book titles. The dark knight has evolved over the decades in the different universes of comic books, tv shows, movies and even video games and this infographic project is a look at the man behind the mask, 20 of themost iconic, popular and oddest incarna. The line has included a number of limited series, oneshots and short stories, starting with the comic predator. Collected legends of the dark knight itself isnt a storyline but a collection of 3 storyline across 6 issues still during batman and bruce waynes early years in the timeline. According to didio via cbr, were trying to organize our stories in a comprehensive way. Heres the only batman canon you need updated 11520. With rebirth kicking off, id really like to have a. Batman is the primary lens through which dc comics has been able to tell a consistent. Oct 08, 2019 the history of the dc universe will become much more clear, as a comprehensive new timeline has been revealed.
Batman year one deluxe edition overview the hardcover comic. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. But still, superhero history can be tricky to navigate, and dc comics is looking to clarify it all with a new timeline. However, in the history of dc, creepy timelines emerged take a. The 15 best batman stories of all time outer places. Definitive batman timeline the superherohype forums.
Browsing the internet im finding a lot of different reading orders for the major batman story arcs of the new 52. Batman drops her off the roof, but is luckily saved by cyborg. However, now that the code was in place, and horror and crime comics were a thing of the past, it seemed like a good time for a resurrection of the heroes of yore. Dcs version of history the real batman chronology project. Also included are major events in marvel history that take place in a single series like the kreeskrull war and infinity abyss. Zero year bruce wayne returns to gotham city after being away for so long that he has been declared dead. These titles have been handled or coordinated through a single editorial section at dc comics. National comics publications and allamerican publications, two precursors to dc comics. This is a timeline of comics considered canon in the new continuity. In terms of stories in this timeline, i preferred kyle higgins batman beyond 2.
However, now that the code was in place, and horror and crime. Visitors of our website may download free comics featuring their favorite characters. Welcome to comics all and receive a great opportunity to be aware about the newest and the most popular comics immediately. They are listed here in the chronology of the storylines, rather than the publication dates. Batman reading order and timeline modern age gotham.
In the dc universe timeline didio showed at the panel, he explained dc history is now broken down into four generations. Timely comics releases marvel comics, including prince namor the submariner and several other heroes. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. The book is not truly a history of comics, as it just covers the beginning of the industry, and just covers early comics, but it still well worth owning, even today. This week, we dive into the history of batman to decide our chronological batman timelines. Bold colourful action with large sound effect words displayed campy pop culture such as batman tv affects how su.
Click here for the covers of the original issues and the different collected editions. Biggest database for marvel, dc comics, dark horse comics online. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. See series details by issue displays one row per issue with no gaps, by the regular issue sort order.
Sep, 2017 one of the most revolutionary batman stories gets reprinted in an oversized hardcover format. Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comicbased propertiessuch as batman, superman, wonder woman, the flash, green lantern, and aquamanrepresented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. Mar 16, 2020 with that out of the way, here are the 25 best and most influential batman graphic novels of all time. Listed on this timeline are all major batman story arcs, from batman. Publisher dan didio told new york comic con crowds, were trying to organize a sense of when the dc stories took place and how they all fit together. Timely comics releases marvel comics, including prince namor the submariner and several other. A brief history of comic books the pioneer 15001828, victorian 18281883. In fact, its actually an update to an older edition. Thus, torrent downloads of cbr and cbz files are my outlet there. Mar 27, 2017 after making a triumphant return in the earliest issues of the prestige format series, batman. Dealing with that 60 yearsin85years timeline that would turn superman and batman. Jim macquarrie, comics fan since 1967, former writer for and geekdad.
The real batman chronology project is a study of serialized storytelling in superhero comics. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Volume 1 001200 201400 401600 6017 annuals volume 2 annuals volume 3 annuals specials see also detective comics covers, legends of the dark knightcovers, shadow of the batcovers, gotham knightscovers, list of batman titles, variant covers. Concrete jungle originally titled simply predator in june 1989. Comics from the golden and silver ages are contained in. These are the comics that belong on any batfans shelf. This category is for everything related to all of the batman comic book series. The reason i have my timeline lasting 23 years is based upon information taken directly from within comic books. The top 25 best batman comics and graphic novels ign. Timeline of dc comics 1950s jump to navigation jump to search 1950.
My batman chronological timeline geek history lesson. In this vlog, sagu history professor david onyon discusses how comic books were used as propaganda to target american children during world war ii. A complete batman related comics timeline including downloadable files containing checklists with information about the reading order of separate issues from batman. Posted by dan greenfield on jan 15, 2020 12 comments. The political influence of comics in america during wwii. More specifically, the real batman chronology project tracks the narrative continuity of dc comics via the lens of batman, plotting each of his appearances into detailed timelines. Dick grayson returned to the mantle of nightwing and appeared in his own ongoing series nightwing, vol. Batman is unique for the simple reason that he has no superhuman powers and is an ordinary human employing an m. Oct 29, 2014 ill also talk briefly about this other encyclopedia made in the same vein as batman. Now, when this sort of thing happens, fans are either relieved or they lose their minds or perhaps somewhere in between. May 15, 2015 this week id like to feature the oversized magazinebook entitled. O timeline tem grande interesse em divulgar trabalhos independentes. Arkham asylum, arkham city, arkham origins, arkham knight, arkham origins. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy batman.
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