Which Batman comics are canon?

Batman: 10 Early Canon Comics Every New Fan Should Read

3 Mask.
4 Venom.
5 Gothic.
6 The Man Who Laughs.
7 The Mad Monk.
8 The Monster Men.
9 Shaman.
10 Year One. Batman: Year One is the definitive origin story in many respects, focusing just as much on the circumstances surrounding Batman as the Dark Knight himself.

Is the Darkest Knight canon?

1 The Dark Knight Returns Canon or non-canon, The Dark Knight Returns has often been viewed as the average fan’s go-to favorite choice of Batman story, with many calling it the greatest Batman story ever told.

What is non-canon in comics?

In the context of fiction, the canon of a fictional universe comprises those novels, stories, films, etc. Usually items that are considered canon come from the original source of the fictional universe while non-canon material comes from adaptations or unofficial items.

Is Batman the world canon?

Of all titles listed above, only Batman: Year One is considered canonical to the mainstream DC Universe, so it is the only title to appear on the Batman timeline. In 2007, Frank Miller’s “Dark Knight Universe” was officially designated as Earth-31 within the new DC Comics Multiverse composed of 52 alternate universes.

Is the Batman who laughs canon?

Yep. Batman Who Laughs is 100% in continuity. (was set up in JL and while it will read as a singular story, the ending will set events in motion that reverberate in a big way…) So this is considered canon and not a side story?!

Are all DC Comics canon?

DC Comics has created a meta-continuity, a canon that encompasses every story in every universe that DC Comics has ever had, and not just for a silly event.

Would Batman be a Green Lantern?

Batman could never be a green lantern because he is consumed by and feeds on fear, the exact requirements of a yellow lantern. Batman can’t be a green lantern, because he can’t overcome his greatest fear.

How do you tell if a comic is canon or not?

If the story is considered part of the character/ world’s history in the story you’re actively telling then it’s canon. If it doesn’t, then it’s not. Canon is revised/ altered in small ways ( retcon ) on the fly and in more wide sweeping ways as part of hard or soft reboots.

Is all of DC Comics canon?

Is Gotham a canon?

The Gotham TV series and most of the Batman movies are not considered canon, so the TV show doesn’t necessarily tie into the movies.

Who wins Batman or Punisher?

Despite superseding the Dark Knight in several areas and breaking even in others, the Punisher loses to Batman in a battle. There’s a possibility the Punisher could get the better of Batman in a chance first encounter, but Batman’s superior skills, training, and resources would quickly tip the scales in his favor.

Batman, Detective Comics, Legend of the Dark Knight, Gotham Knights, Shadow of the Bat, Batman and Robin, Batman Confidential, Superman/Batman are all canon. Hello, I’m new here and to comics and I’ve decided to start reading Batman first (I’m more of a Marvel fan), but Batman is an exception and a good excuse to start with DC.

What is the first issue of Batman?

Batman is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics superhero Batman as its main protagonist. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (cover dated May 1939).

Is Batman a comic book character?

Batman (comic book) Batman is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics hero of the same name. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (cover dated May 1939).

Is Tom King Batman canon?

The Tom King Batman and James Tynion Detective Comics run at about the same time, and they crossover. All-Star Batman by Scott Snyder is also canon but can be read separately from King and Tynion without any clear timeline except for their publication date.