Series

Batman (1940)

DC Comics •

1940 - 2011

Description

The original Batman ongoing series and one of the longest-running comics in American history. Launched in 1940 as a quarterly companion to Detective Comics, this title chronicled the Dark Knight's adventures for over seven decades.

The series introduced the Joker and Catwoman in its first issue, and later debuted characters like Batgirl and Killer Croc. Notable runs include Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams' 1970s reinvention, Frank Miller's "Year One," Jim Starlin's "A Death in the Family," and Grant Morrison's extended run.

The series ended with issue #713 in 2011 as part of DC's New 52 relaunch.

Series Details

Title

Batman

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1940 - 2011

Issues Count

716

Awards

Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Ongoing Series (2003), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Best Limited Series (1990), Alley Awards - Popularity Poll Strip Most Needing Improvement (1967), Alley Awards - Comic Most in Need of Improvement (1962)

Genres

Crime, War, Horror, Comedy, Anthro, Fantasy, Superhero, Western, Mystery, Action, Sports, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English