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Cover from The Best Story Arcs That Don't Require Deep Continuity Knowledge
Cover from The Best Story Arcs That Don't Require Deep Continuity Knowledge
Cover from The Best Story Arcs That Don't Require Deep Continuity Knowledge
Cover from The Best Story Arcs That Don't Require Deep Continuity Knowledge

The Best Story Arcs That Don't Require Deep Continuity Knowledge

VerseDB versedb 11 Story Arcs Jan 13, 2026
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Epic storylines you can enjoy without years of comic book backstory. These are accessible entry points to great comics that reward readers with compelling narratives without requiring a PhD in continuity.

Story Arcs

Year One (Batman)

Year One (Batman)

Main Story

Ended

1
The Dark Knight Returns

The Dark Knight Returns

Mini-Series Arc

Ended

2
The Long Halloween

The Long Halloween

Mini-Series Arc

Ended

3
Kingdom Come

Kingdom Come

Mini-Series Arc

Ended

4
Born Again

Born Again

Main Story

Ended

5
"Infinity Trilogy" Infinity Gauntlet

"Infinity Trilogy" Infinity Gauntlet

6
Kraven's Last Hunt

Kraven's Last Hunt

Crossover Event

Ended

7
Old Man Logan

Old Man Logan

Main Story

Ended

8
Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

Main Story

Ended

9
The Black Mirror

The Black Mirror

Main Story

Ended

10
A Death in the Family (Batman)

A Death in the Family (Batman)

Main Story

Ended

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