Top rated
Best Batman picks overall
Highest rated across every department, in one shortlist.
Reading order
Where to start with Batman
Four books, in order, with zero continuity homework.
- 1Batman: Year OneStart at the beginning — one clean origin arc.
- 2The Long HalloweenThe noir mystery that shaped every modern Batman film.
- 3Batman: HushA greatest-hits villain tour with gorgeous art.
- 4The Dark Knight ReturnsThe finale of the myth. Read it last.
Buying guide
How to collect Batman
Spend in this order and you'll never regret a purchase.
Start with one great comic
If you own nothing yet, buy a single self-contained Batman volume before any figure or LEGO set.
Then add one display piece
A 6-7 inch figure is the best value first collectible — statues make more sense once you have shelf space sorted.
Buy LEGO on sale, not at launch
Superhero LEGO discounts around 20% a few months after release, unless it's a retiring set.
Watch for limited runs
Premium Batman statues and steelbooks are produced once. If it's numbered, waiting usually costs more.
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Batman Best Comics
The runs everyone tells you to read
Editor's ChoiceBatman: Year One
4.9
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best SellerThe Dark Knight Returns
4.8
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: Hush
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: The Long Halloween
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: Court of Owls
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: Ego
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: Gothic
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: Damned
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Versus Catwoman
4.8
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman versus the joker
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Beyond Batgirl Beyond TP
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best SellerBatman and Robin Vol. 3
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Robin HC Vol 4 The New 52
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueRobin, son of Batman
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Time and the Batman
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Fan FavoriteBatman & Captain America
4.8
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman : Detective Comics Vol. 5
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Gothic
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Batgirl
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman: One Bad Day — Two-Face
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
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Batman LEGO Sets
Build the Batcave
GrailLEGO DC Batman 1989 Batmobile
4.9
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLEGO Batmobile Tumbler
4.8
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLEGO DC Batman Arkham Asylum
4.9
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batmobile: Batman Returns
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLEGO DC Batmobile Tumbler
4.9
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
LEGO 1989 Batwing
4.8
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batmobile Tumbler: Scarecrow Showdown
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batcave Clayface Invasion
4.7
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batman Construction Figure
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile
4.9
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
GrailLEGO Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series – Batcave 76052
4.9
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
GrailLEGO DC Batman Batmobile Tumbler, Iconic Model Car from The Dark Knight…
4.6
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
GrailLEGO Super Heroes The Batcave 6860
4.6
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLEGO Superheroes 76012 Batman: The Riddler Chase
4.7
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceIdea Lego DC Batman: Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile 76188 Building Toy…
4.9
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Lego DC Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase 76224 Building Toy Set, This…
4.6
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
LEGO® Super Heroes DC Batman™ Batmobile™ Tumbler: Scarecrow™ Showdown…
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
LEGO DC Batman Batmobile: Pursuit of The Joker 76119 Building Kit (342 Pieces)
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
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Batman Gear & Costumes
Suit up for real
The Dark Knight Rises Batarang Prop Replica
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
QMx Batman Batwing Metal Replica
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
The Dark Knight Batman Full Overhead Latex Cowl
4.3
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBatman v Superman Batman Cape & Mask Set
4.2
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Rubie's Costume Grand Heritage Classic TV Batman Circa 1966 Costume
4.6
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Rubies The Batman: Batman Overhead Latex Mask for Adults, Men's No Size
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Rubie's Costume Men's Arkham City Deluxe Batman Cowl
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Rubies DC Batman & Robin Movie: Batman Accessory for Adults, Men's No Size
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Rubies BvS Batman Overhead Foam Adult Latex Mask with Cowl-
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
The Dark Knight Adult Batman Full Overhead Latex Mask
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Rubies at Party City DC The Flash Movie: Batman Deluxe Costume for Adults,…
4.6
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Rubies at Party City DC Batman The Dark Knight Rises: Batman Costume for…
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
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Batman Clothes & Merch
Wear it, carry it, live in it
NIGHTWING Track Jacket
4.6
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceBATMAN: The Animated Series Knitted Sweater
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
BATMAN: The Dark Knight Returns Hoodie
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
BATMAN Monochrome Knight Bomber Jacket
4.6
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Best SellerBATMAN Champion Embroidered Sweatshirt
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
BATMAN: TAS Clayface Embroidered Hoodie
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLasumisura Replica Style Red Hood Men's Faux Leather Jacket + Vest
4.6
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
THE HUB LEATHER Captian Faux Leather America Super Hero Jacket Movie…
4.5
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
The Classo Spideey Men Maroon Faux leather Jacket Super hero Movie Design
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
DC Comics Superman Hoodie Classic S Shield Logo Adult Sweatshirt Hoodie
4.4
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
DC Comics Men's Basic Logo
4.4
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Marvel X-Men Snap Varsity Jacket for Men - Adults Letterman Jacket with…
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceLeder Fashions Mr Terific Cosplay Leather Jacket - Black & White Costume…
4.5
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
DC Comics Batman Backpack Bat Symbol Utility Tech Laptop School Bag 16"
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Xinxin Robin Tim Drake 3D Anime Cosplay Cardigan Zip Hoodie Unisex Adult Red
4.4
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
DC Comics Batman Joker Split Fleece Men's Crewneck Sweatshirt with Embroidery
4.4
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
DC Comics boys Batman Cosplay Zip-up Hoodie With Cape - DC - Boys 4-20
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
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Batman Collector Grails
The shelf centrepieces
GrailAbsolute The Dark Knight
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
GrailBatman by Snyder & Capullo Omnibus Vol. 2
4.9
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
GrailAbsolute Batman: Hush
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
GrailAbsolute Kingdom Come
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
GrailLEGO UCS Tumbler
4.9
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
GrailLEGO 1989 Batmobile
4.9
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batcave
4.6
$250–$500Buy on Amazon
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Batman & Robin by Grant Morrison: Absolute Edition
4.6
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Blackest Night (New Edition)
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Batman: White Knight: Absolute Edition
4.5
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Kingdom Come (New Edition)
4.4
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Batman: Dark Victory (2025 Edition)
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Batman: The Black Mirror (2027 Edition)
4.7
$100–$250Buy on Amazon
Invincible Omnibus Vol. 1
4.7
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Batman: R.I.P. by Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel: Absolute Edition…
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Batman: The Long Halloween (2026 Edition)
4.6
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Batman: Hush (New Edition)
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Absolute Batman: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 (Absolute Universe)
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
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Batman Statues & Props
Museum pieces for your shelf
GrailBATMAN: The Dark Knight Returns Limited Edition Gilt Statue
4.9
$1K+Buy on Amazon
GrailBATMAN Limited Edition Figurine
4.8
$1K+Buy on Amazon
GrailBATMAN Limited Edition Gilt Joker (Batman #251) Statue
4.8
$1K+Buy on Amazon
Editor's ChoiceMAN-BAT Premium Format Figure
4.8
$500–$1KBuy on Amazon
GrailBATMAN V SUPERMAN Batman Cowl Prop Replica
4.7
$500–$1KBuy on Amazon
BATMAN (1989) Modular Utility Grapnel Set
4.7
$500–$1KBuy on Amazon
THE RIDDLER Premium Format Figure
4.7
$500–$1KBuy on Amazon
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Batman Funko Pops
The shelf army everyone starts with
Fan FavoritePop! Batman with Bomb (Batman '66)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Battle Ready Batman
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Comic Covers Batman Black & Blue
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! & Buddy Batman (Terry McGinnis) with Ace
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! VHS Cover Batman
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Premium Batman
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman with Bomb
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Premium Light Up Batman
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Pop! The Joker (Batman Ninja)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Harley Quinn (Batman Ninja)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman (DC New Classics)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Saint Batman
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Ra's al Ghul (Batman: The Animated Series)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! The Joker Batman 1989
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman (1989)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Comic Covers Batman (Black and White)
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman Beyond
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman Zur-En-Arrh
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman Inc.
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman (Bat-Manga! Black and White) with Pop! Protector
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman (Bat-Manga!) with Pop! Protector
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Pop! Batman/Robin (Tim Drake) with Pop! Protector
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Pop! Catwoman (Batman 85th Anniversary) (NFT Release)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
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Batman Board Games
Game night, superpowered
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Batman Action Figures
The shelf army, properly posed
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Azrael Batman Armor (Detective Comics #667)…
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Lobo (Supergirl Movie) 7in Action Figure…
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse The Joker (The Dark Knight) 7in Action…
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Black Canary (DC Rebirth) 7in Action Figure…
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Mattel DC Premier Series 3-Pack, 6.5in Batman & Nightwing Vs Bane | Set…
4.7
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Bane (The Dark Knight Rises) 7in Action…
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Supergirl and Baby Krypto (Supergirl Movie)…
4.9
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
McFarlane Toys- DC Multiverse Vigilante (All-Star Squadron) 7in Action…
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
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Batman Starter Packs
New reader? Start here
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Batman Games
Play as your favourite hero
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Batman Movies & 4K
Watch it properly
Editor's ChoiceThe Dark Knight
4.9
Under $25Buy on Amazon
The Batman
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Batman Begins
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
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The Penguin [Steelbook] [4K UHD] [2024] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
4.5
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Steelbook [4K Ultra HD] [2023] [Blu-ray]…
4.8
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
![Shazam! Fury of the Gods [4K Ultra HD] [Steelbook] [Blu-ray] [2023]… — DC 4K steelbook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PEFQ9hU4L._SL1000_.jpg)
Shazam! Fury of the Gods [4K Ultra HD] [Steelbook] [Blu-ray] [2023]…
4.9
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Suicide Squad (Best Buy/SteelBook/4K Ultra HD + Extended Cut Blu-ray +…
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 3 SteelBook [Blu-ray + 4K…
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
DC Wonder Woman 1984 WW84 Best Buy 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Collectible STEELBOOK
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Top Gun (4k UHD + Blu-ray + Digital / Steelbook)
4.8
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Injustice (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.5
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBatman, The (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueDC League of Super-Pets (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.4
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBlack Adam (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.4
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueJoker (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueMan of Steel (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.5
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueSuicide Squad (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.7
Under $25Buy on Amazon
BATMANN 4K Film Collection (BIL/4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray)
4.9
$50–$100Buy on Amazon
Batman 80th Anniversary Collection (Blu-ray)
4.6
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Batman: The Complete Animated Series (1992) (Blu-ray)
4.9
$25–$50Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBatman (1989) (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4.9
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueBatman Beyond: The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
4.9
Under $25Buy on Amazon
Best ValueThe Dark Knight Trilogy 20th Anniversary Steelbook Collection [4K Ultra…
4.6
Under $25Buy on Amazon
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Batman Key Issues
Real graded back issues
GrailBatman #357
4.9
$100–$250Buy on MyComicShop
Editor's ChoiceBatman #404
4.9
Under $25Buy on MyComicShop
Fan FavoriteBatman #608
4.9
$100–$250Buy on MyComicShop
GrailBatman #423
4.9
$250–$500Buy on MyComicShop
Best ValueDark Knight Returns #1 (Facsimile)
4.9
$50–$100Buy on MyComicShop
Best ValueBatman #121
4.9
$25–$50Buy on MyComicShop
GrailDetective Comics #27
5.0
$1K+Buy on MyComicShop
GrailDetective Comics #359
4.8
$500–$1KBuy on MyComicShop
GrailBatman #232
4.8
$500–$1KBuy on MyComicShop
GrailBatman #251
4.8
$250–$500Buy on MyComicShop
Batman #386
4.8
$25–$50Buy on MyComicShop
Fan FavoriteBatman #497
4.8
$25–$50Buy on MyComicShop
Fan FavoriteBatman #655
4.8
$50–$100Buy on MyComicShop
Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
4.8
$25–$50Buy on MyComicShop
GrailBatman Adventures #12
4.8
$500–$1KBuy on MyComicShop
GrailThe Brave and the Bold #28
4.8
$1K+Buy on MyComicShop
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Batman Value Packs
30 comics for the price of two
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Batman VeVe Digital
3D collectibles & digital comics
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