There's so many years worth that it's nice to get feedback on where to start

What I often recommend people is to start off with Batman: Year One followed by The Long Halloween and then Dark Victory. To me those 3 stories are my permanent head canon for the character’s first 3 years and they just tie together so well. Seeing How Bruce’s character starts off at the beginning of Year One and then at the end of Dark Victory is just so satisfying. Not to mention the way we see the fall of the mob and rise of the supervillains in those 3 stories is also really great.

My first ever Batman comic was The Dark Knight Returns, I then read Batman: Year One.

I would actually recommend not reading TDKR to start off, because while it is a really good story, it is a deconstruction of who Batman is, so it isn't as effective to someone who doesn't understand the core of Batman yet.

Absolutely big brain video idea. Comics are easily the hardest medium to get into cuz of all their history and how many there are, so it’s great to hear from you how you think it’s best to dive into this shit. Also, nice to see you look well-er Jay.

If somebody wants to read The Court Of Owls Saga (which you should), I would recommend buying the Essential Version. It comes with Court & City (Volumes 1 & 2).

I like how your doing other things on your channel not just sticking to one category, I would love to see more stuff like this

Batman Year One is the perfect comic to read for first time batman comic readers. If you enjoy that, move on to The long Halloween....Dark Victory....then The dark knight returns. All those are connected so it is the same batman throughout those comics.

I love your breakdowns of each book and I'm even more excited to start reading them now. Thank you!

For new readers who already have an idea from the general cultural zeitgeist, Mun would actually recommend Batman: Hush. It is pretty self contained with its own standalone villain and storyline, while also giving pretty much an entire tour of the Batman universe. We run through enemies, allies, side characters, all getting at least some introductional narration from bats. It's made so you can understand what's going on even if it's pretty much your first comic. Mun believes it to be the best spot to just jump right in.

Great video Jay, this was very helpful! As someone who has never really dove into Batman beyond Batman centered games, movies, & shows. I didn’t even know some of these continuities, books, stories, and universes existed. But now I do, so I’m glad that you were able to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand.

I love comics and superhero’s so much but I feel like it’s too overwhelming to get into them in the sense of keeping up with the books and events as they release and happen

Great vid Jay, it was really useful for me. I always wanted to get into reading the comics or at least some of them but I didn't know where to start, so this was literally perfect for me. Thanks for the vid

I like all the suggestions, my cousin actually started a comic store recently so I'm already planning on going to him to get into reading comics and I'll definitely keep all of these in mind when I talk to him

Thank you for making this video, I have been wanting to start reading Batman graphic novels for a while but was overwhelmed by the sheer number of Batman comics and just not knowing where to start. This has given me some helpful pointers, thank you so much.

I really liked this idea Jay! I've been wanting to start reading Batman comics and this video truly helps. I hope you keep going with this format and cover some more comic characters from both DC and Marvel!

Just noticed, since you hit 50k you’ve been growing way faster than you were before. And I just wanna say you deserve everything. Great video man!

This is such a helpful and great video, also the background is hellllllaaaa awesome. Your collection is to die for

Love the G1 Blaster, great video also! Thanks for the info.

This video actually helped me around the time this vid was made, now my batman collection and reading experience has been awesome, recently starting collecting and reading absolute editions and I feel like a kid with that oversized look and feel. Thanks for this vid existing as it helped me get through covid and some other crap I had and still have going on.

Thanks so much man for your recommendations. I have recently purchased the court of owls volume one. Glad I made made the right choice

This is great. I sincerely appreciate it. I like how you give folks an honest take on your appreciation for the animated movies as well as the books. I am just getting back into buying graphic novels and trying to show my kids (13, 8, and 5) which are the coolest and easiest to access. (Some of them are obviously not age appropriate, but for my oldest, he has been appreciative) Thanks man. Keep up the great work.

BTAS was my first introduction to Batman, then I fell in love the Arkham series and the Batman that those games established. I figured by watching that series and playing those games I knew the character enough, but I have recently been getting all of the "big" batman comics, such as the killing joke, TDKR, etc. I needed advice on where to go from there, This video was a big help, thx :)

I really like this kind of video, it was really helpful thanks. I'd love to see more stuff like this

Thanks for the help. Me and my brother are trying to get into reading comics. This helps a lot.

I’ve never read a comic only some manga. I got into Batman through the Arkham games and wanted to start reading the comics so I came here. Your extensive knowledge on this is absolutely mind blowing!

Year One was where I started and it's a great place to start. DKR right after too...Miller set the hook for me, Dixon and Grant's work on the Knightfall saga reeled me in. My first DC books were the Tim Drake Robin series though.

I just started reading the Batman comics, so this video is very helpful.

Dang this is crazy! I just got my first Batman comic the long holloween and have been interested in reading more. Literally ordered it yesterday haha!

I hope you continue this series. Great video!

What a great useful video! Directly to the point! Lots of options. This is great. Thanks!

My first ever Batman comic was Batman the Court of owls

thanks man ive been searching for weeks on where th hell to start. i just read year one and court ow owls yesterday ( so thanks now i know exactly what to order) will subscribe mate thanks!

Really enjoy your videos Jay

I would also definitely suggest everyone to watch batman the animated series. It's a great introduction to the character aswell:)

2:20 you forgot All-Star Batman & Robin! Not that anyone minds....

I'm 19, and I've probably been a Batman fan since I was 9 or so. My entry point was definitely Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, all of the many DC animated movies, and the Arkham Games. However, I always feel kind of insecure about calling myself a fan since, from middle school to today, I've only read Batman: Under The Red Hood, Batman: Hush, the first four years of the Injustice comics (if you want to count those), the first volume of the New 52 Court of Owls storyline (I bought it thinking it was the full comic), Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, and The Dark Knight Returns. I also currently own The Killing Joke, but I'm waiting until I finish another book to start reading it. Comics that are definitely high on my list of priorities would be Year One and Long Halloween. I've also obviously consumed a ton of other Batman related media, but in terms of comics, I could count them on two hands. I've been saying for years that I'd love to get into reading comics and, to be honest, I don't think I'll ever be a month to month reader. But, I'd love to read just enough to not consider myself a complete poser. Edit: Oh, and I've also read the first 7or 9 issues of the Arkham Knight prequel comics which I actually did read month to month until I gave up.

thanks! been a casual fan of dc for a long time now, been wanting to really get into the comics

You’re so likeable and informative. Love your Arkham videos, keep it up man ❤️🦇

i love this idea for a series I can't wait to see what it brings. also keep up the awesometacular work jay

Definitely want to watch more of these!!

Yayyyy another irl vid and wow you look great. I love Batman comics and would totally recommend Scott Snyder’s new 52 run. One of the best comic runs ever. I have a good old shelf full of Batman comics. I like year one but I honestly prefer zero year. It’s so unique and cool and riddler is really good. Anyway stay shway and awesome jay.

Theres not enough videos like this out there, thanks for making this. Also could you recommend some really cool one shots for people who like to read the comics but dont really have much time to read

Are you excited for batman: Death in the family movie?

Very interesting and enjoyable!

Thanks, this is actually very helpful

Great video Jay!

Well this has been really useful, thanks Jay!

Thanks so much for this man I really like Batman but didn't know what to read

I agree that Year One is a great jumping off point. I think that was the first comic book i ever really loved. Plus the art is incredible

Loved this comic video, please make more like this

For me personally, I would go with The Long Halloween and New 52 The Court of Owls along with Year one just to start it off. That’s how I did it.

bro, your collection is actually so sick

I used to not like Batman. Now because of you he is one of my favorite superhero’s and I want to start reading comics for the first time

Great video! I’ve been thinking about reading zero year for a while and i think im going to. I’d love it if you could cover green lantern in the future.

The Flash is one of my favorite super heroes and I want to read some of his comics but don’t know where to start, so I’d really appreciate if you made a Flash video for this series. I really like these types of videos and am excited to see you do more!

This video was great!

Love the video a lot of help

Me:has already started reading the character and loved it Also me: oooooooh jay uploaded yaaay gotta watch

This is a huge help, thanks man!

hey jay can we get more of these! i’d also recommend killing joke as a good place to jump in without an origin story.

Great vid Jay. Keep em comin

Please keep doing comic book videos! I’m a comic reader and I feel that a lot of the comic book KZfaqrs more cover the games and movies rather than the comics. Great work tho!

My recomendations for Batman is also beginning with year 1, and after that The Long Halloween, and Dark Victory! Cause in those 2 are also sequels to year 1, but in the main continuity (at least the old one before the New 52)

It’s good to see comic content!

I'm so jealous of that setup behind you.

Dark Knight Returns animation was 10/10. excellent work.

(Comment as per video request) I appreciate this content. Thank you for this diving board.

+Degenerate Jay In my opinion Batman The Animated Series would be the best Batman material to get started with, regarding Batman television and movies. The show and the affiliated movies themselves go lengths to showcase to the viewer the true heart of Batman.

thanks for this I really need this because im about to get into batman and hopefully the flash too.

I hope you do more videos like this!

keep up the good work jay i think i'll like this series

I would love one about the justice league! Great video man, definitely will get year one when I can.

I started reading when the New 52 was created...its been a fun ride since. Love these characters

I feel like everybody has their own head canon with comics in general but still cool to hear yours.

I like this a lot, cool video

Glad to see you covering comics, my Favourite Batman Runs are; Scott Snyder, Grant Morrison and Denny O'Neill. And my favourite stories similar to you, I'd recommend is: Year One, TDKR, Long Halloween and Dark Reign. Also, I agree Year One and TDKR movies are some of the best animated movies of all time.

You are making comic videos now! Yay!!!

Ah man is it me or you didnt have you full display/Collection last time? This set up is gorgeous that’s goals for me

very helpful jay

Very helpful. Been wanting to get back into comics after an 8 year absence.

You're a great guy Jay

Thanks man 👍🏽 another great starter is the 90s animated series

Thank you :)

Because of you, I started getting serious about getting into batman. I’ve already bought batman year one and the dark knight returns 😁

wow i love this guy

Dang Jay just flexed on us with his collection!😳

Thank you

Green arrow ! Or maybe someone like Superman or even red hood those are a few I’d like to see some videos on. KEEP DOING YOU JAY!!!!

Great video 🙏

Hello! I just subscribed and I actually been reading some of DC comics. I wanted to know where to start on DC's main story or every continuity that is. It'll be awesome if you made a video about that! Thanks!

Aight I see Jay flexin his mega vidja game and action figure collection... epic bruh

Nice video!

I have that same batman shirt, nice👌

I agree with the list, I might add The Long Halloween as an addition to Year One. Not only does it kinda feel like an unofficial sequel (with elements of Jim and family as well as the year long story formula) because I feel like it’s a well rounded interpretation of Batman. There’s plenty of action segments as well as showing off the gritty noir/detective nature of the character. I think it also works outside of being a Batman story, so if anyone I was talking too liked the dark knight film or even just crime drama stories I think it would be an easy recommendation. Plus the long Halloween does a lot of things the dark knight tried to do but had the added benefit of having more space and time to tell a deeper and more human story, but it still has similar elements to recommend to someone who just watches the live actions movies. Either way, I look forward to seeing what other characters get this treatment.

Flash up on the screen what I should google. That’s a lazy person’s request. But thank so freaking much man. I have been really wanting to dive in but the app isn’t intuitive for a beginner. Much love have a good one!

Can't wait to buy the books.

His setup is soooooo cool tbh

The New 52 Batman is a good place to start in my opinion that’s how begun and occasionally read older ones where I can

I would recommend Batman Knightfall too as well bc of the character defining moments.