18 books like Batman

What to read after Batman — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Terror Doug Moench · 1992 · ★ 3.2 · 105p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Professor Hugo Strange returns from the grave, bringing with him the terrifying Scarecrow in his quest for vengeance. This paperback collects the Batman: Terror storyline that was originally published in BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #137-141. Shares: Batman, Horror comic books, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Showcase Presents Various · 2007 · 528p · ≈ 17h · Moderate "Apocrypha … books which are not regarded as equal to the holy Scriptures, and yet are profitable and good to read."  – Martin Luther.  The word apocryphal was first applied to writings which were kept secret because they were the vehicles of esoteric knowledge considered too profound or too sacred to be disclosed to anyone other than the initiated. All King James Bibles published… Shares: Horror comic books, Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Arkham Asylum Grant Morrison · 1920 · ★ 4.0 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (often shortened to Batman: Arkham Asylum) is a Batman graphic novel written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. The story follows the vigilante Batman, who is called upon to quell a maddening riot taking place in the infamous Arkham Asylum, a psychiatric hospital housing the most dangerous supervillains in Gotham City. Inside, Batman… Shares: Batman, Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books

JLA Grant Morrison · 1997 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Moderate "In this collection, Batman, Superman, the Flash, Wonder Woman and the rest of the JLA face a multitude of threats from all directions. First the team must battle against the Ultra-Marines, an elite squad of government super beings led by the indestructible General. Next, the group finds themselves traveling through dimensions and fighting alongside the legendary members of the JSA. And as Gotham… Shares: Batman, Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books

The Transformers James Roberts · 2011 · ★ 3.7 · 132p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersThe Preacher's Commentary, Complete 35-Volume Set: Genesis–Revelation offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the entire Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for… Shares: Science fiction comic books, Superheroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Dallas Gerard Way · 2008 · ★ 4.2 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate It this is anything like the show then I'll tell you about that. Five has teleportation and he teleports to the furute to see the world is going to be in an apocalypse and Vanya's boyfriend is the start of the apocalypse or that's what they think. I said if this was anything like the show because I haven't read the comic but I'm on the waiting list. Shares: Science fiction comic books, Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books

Batman Frank Miller · 1986 · ★ 4.3 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate "A man doesn't live forever-- a legend does. From the moment he declared war on crime, the Batman knew his story would eventually come to an end. But for each soul he has touched, either as an ally or an enemy, a lover or a friend, an inspiration or an obsession, the life of the Dark Knight-- and its tragic conclusion-- is viewed differently. Now those closest to the Caped Crusader gather for his… Shares: Batman, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Superman Various · 1998 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A special historical one-shot issue featuring the marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, with appearances from characters throughout the DC Universe and with stories and art by creators from throughout the Man of Steel’s career! Shares: Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Marvel Masterworks Stan Lee · 1990 · ★ 3.9 · 240p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #241-250; What If? (1977) #36; Silver Surfer (1982) #1; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #2. Master storyteller John Byrne’s groundbreaking FANTASTIC FOUR run continues! From a mysterious Wakandan adventure to the chilling return of Galactus, Byrne orchestrates epic adventures that capture the spirit of what makes the FF Marvel’s greatest super-team. Each issue explores the… Shares: Horror comic books, Science fiction comic books, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Barbarella Jean-Claude Forest · 1964 · ★ 3.2 · 72p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Les aventures de l'affriolante Barbarella, terrienne en exil qui explore les planètes les plus éloignées de la galaxie. 1 VOLUME PARU - HISTOIRES INDÉPENDANTES"L’oeuvre mythique des années 60 enfin rééditée !"Créée en 1964, Barbarella bouleverse le monde de la bande dessinée et scandalise dès sa parution. Fer de lance de la bande dessinée adulte et de genre, l’oeuvre est censurée. À l’heure de la… Shares: Science fiction comic books, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Watchmen Alan Moore · 1986 · ★ 4.4 · 442p · ≈ 14h · Moderate "This book examines each of the series' twelve issues in unprecedented detail, moving page by page and panel by panel to reveal the hidden foundations of this milestone in modern storytelling. Edited with notes by Leslie S. Klinger, this new edition draws upon critical and scholastic commentary, in-depth interviews with Dave Gibbons, and previously unseen original source material. Klinger… Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

The Dark Knight returns Frank Miller · 1986 · ★ 4.3 · 204p · ≈ 6h · Moderate "Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years after the Dark Knight's retirement. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. The Dark Knight returns in a… Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Mage Matt Wagner · 1986 · ★ 4.1 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER’s epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchstick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers that he is more than he ever imagined. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades… Shares: Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Chobits, Volume 8 CLAMP · 2002 · ★ 4.0 · 132p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Hideki is a down-and-out slacker who is all alone, until he finds a persocon--a humanoid robot--in a garbage pile. He decides to take her home, after all, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Shares: Science fiction comic books, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Swamp Thing Saga of the Swamp Thing Alan Moore · 1987 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Swamp Thing, an elemental creature, fights to protect his home, the environment, and humanity from various threats. Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books

Powers Brian Michael Bendis · 2000 · ★ 4.0 · 200p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Reveals the origin of many Powers characters, focusing on Detective Christian Walker, and further expands the backgrounds of other characters who were previously undeveloped. Includes the textual script with artist sketches, a black-and-white sketchbook, and a color gallery. Shares: Science fiction comic books, Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Comics Zhiqing Li · 1998 Comics a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a single definition of comics; some… Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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Shen tong xiao zhen tan Motohiro Katō · 1999 · 191p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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