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2000s’ Batman comics reading guide – part 1

Batman 80-Page Giant #3 By popular demand, I’ve decided to embark on another Batman comics reading guide, now focusing on the first decade of the 21st century. Since I’ve previously covered the late 1980s and the 1990s, by the time … Continue reading

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Political thrillers in Gotham City

Detective Comics #801 Political thrillers are one of my favorite genres. I crave witty, cunning characters and intricate plots that combine micro and macro scales while turning the political process into thrilling suspense and clever maneuvers, both because it’s a … Continue reading

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My ideal deluxe omnibus volume – part 3

If you read the last posts, you know what’s going on. Here are another ten stories that would definitely be included if I had a chance to put together a giant Batman omnibus collecting personal favorites:   ‘Devil’s Advocate’ (Joker: … Continue reading

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Underrated Batman stories – part 1

If you’re looking for classic Batman graphic novels and must-read stories, there are plenty of listicles on the web to serve your needs. (I’ve provided some tips myself.) But perhaps you’ve already read those and are wondering what to get … Continue reading

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