tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21234233340345203732024-03-14T03:20:28.433-04:00THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT BLOGA Compendium to The Real Batman Chronology Project (therealbatmanchronologyproject.com)TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-87924405531472587832014-07-08T14:02:00.001-04:002014-07-08T14:02:38.903-04:00Please re-direct to the New SiteHi fans (and haters)! Apparently a lot of folks are stumbling upon this blogger site, unaware that it hasn't been updated in nearly four years. Just about every timeline on this blogger has not been updated since then and therefore is totally incorrect.
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--managementTreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-52048997010587267092014-03-11T23:13:00.000-04:002014-03-11T23:13:04.897-04:00Redirect to NEW WEBSITEDevoted followers, The Real Batman Chronology Project has moved to <b><a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com">www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com</a></b>. Thanks for your patronage!TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-59961283479328622512013-03-06T20:11:00.000-05:002013-03-06T20:12:43.454-05:00Missing in the Modern AgeHey folks! Long time no action on here (although that's not entirely true, since I'm still tweaking and adding things to the Modern Age timeline almost on a daily basis). Where did the action go, you ask? Well if you didn't already know, it's moved over to <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/" target="_blank">The Real Batman Chronology Project.COM</a>. <br />
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But I'm not just posting on here to shill the website (which you should def go check out!), I'm posting because I've assembled a <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/blog/" target="_blank">list on the new blog that is relevant to the Modern Age timeline</a>. The list details ninety-plus single issues that supposedly feature Batman cameos, but ones that I can't get ahold of or have read so long ago that I have forgotten. These issues need to be crossed-off or added to the chronology! If anyone can help out with any of them, let me know! Just head over to the list-link above and take a gander and leave a comment or email me at therealbatmanchronologyproject@gmail.com. I've got a few other posts online at the new blogspace as well.<br />
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I'm also looking for a new cool name for the blog. If anyone has any suggestions, I'll definitely take them into consideration!TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-90574856086807936062012-10-14T17:56:00.001-04:002012-10-14T18:44:54.125-04:00Ramblings: The New 52 Bat-Verse<br />
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Reader Jamison asked me a great series of questions recently on the website, so I thought I would respond via a post. Here is is question in full:</div>
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I wanted to get your thoughts on the new 52 so far. I want to like it, but I’m sort of appalled that they squandered the opportunity to have a sensible continuity. There’s two things that bother me about this relaunch. Damian’s age and James Gordon Junior’s age. You already know these problems. <i>Batman vol. 2 Annual 1</i> suggests Bruce has returned from his training 6 years before the present, and the issue loosely crosses over with "Night of the Owls," so we know it’s present day. Damien can’t be 10 years old. Also if <i>Year One</i> is canon, then James Gordon Junior goes from infant to 11 year old in 4 years (as seen in <i>Batgirl 0</i>). Even if you or I can somehow rationalize these glaring errors, it’s still unacceptable. It’s one thing for Jeph Loeb or Grant Morison to create continuity errors with material that’s 10 or 20 years old, but these new stories are all less than a year old. Does DC think we are idiots? Once again, I’m insulted.</div>
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Even if I can ignore all the continuity errors, the stories themselves aren’t really that good. I think Scott Snyder’s stories are a bit overrated and ape [sic] Grant Morrison a bit too much. So far I don’t find anything unique to the New 52 all that appealing. Within a year or two of the post-crisis relaunch we got the <i>Dark Knight Returns</i>, <i>Year One</i>, and the <i>Killing joke</i>. These new stories, especially Tony Daniel’s work, don’t even come close. We need at least one great story and at least an explanation of Damian (opportunity squandered in <i>Batman and Robin #0</i>) before I will consider forgiving them for raping Darkseid’s character to death before my eyes.</div>
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I've got plenty of thoughts, Jamison, and here they are! The continuity in the New 52 does seem to have some glaring holes that lack sense. Obviously, I've been harping about Damian's age for months now. And I'm still crossing my fingers that DC is simply waiting to unveil the big reveal that explains it all. There have been subtle hints that an explanation is going to be given, including the bizarre "I'm going to be growing soon" comment in <i>Batman & Robin #13</i>. We also kinda sorta know that there exists another cloned Damian (probably in the form of the adult Heretic aka Fatherless). So, maybe Damian's age conundrum is linked to that. But in any case—definitely a cluster fuck. <br />
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James Gordon Junior isn't really a problem for me, but only because I've fully accepted that Miller's "Year One" has been significantly altered. Sure parts of it are still canon, but in the New 52, plain and simple, JG Junior was already a bit older (around ten or eleven-years-old) when Year One occurs. Likewise, I think it isn't an unsafe bet to assume that Sarah Essen never existed either—although it is a possibility.<br />
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As far as appeal goes: I like some books in the Bat-verse and I hate some others. I can't say whether or not Snyder is overrated (although he does get a huge heap of praise time and time again), but I have been intrigued with his arc thus far and it does feel like something fresh and new, which is what the New 52 is supposed to invoke. Also, Greg Capullo's art has been divine, so I definitely can't complain about that. And anyone who knows me knows that, in spite of a lot of controversial and frankly bone-headed commentary that has been spewed out of Morrison's mouth in the past year or two, he remains as one of my favorite comic book authors. I've said it before and I fully understand, Morrison isn't everyone's cup o' tea. But he's my favorite cup of tea, so I can definitely get on board the love fest for <i>Batman, Inc</i>. That being said, it is a little annoying that Morrison's portion of the Bat-verse, which is arguably the most important, lives on the fringe and at times lives on its own, ostensibly—if only for mere moments—outside of the rest of the Bat-verse. Now I'm not saying that Morrsion's stuff ignores canon; I'm simply saying that sometimes Morrison bends canon to the breaking point, which can be dangerous when there are so many other canon Bat books running simultaneously. I wish ALL the creators would respect each other a bit more. But maybe having ten, eleven, twelve, a hundred, whatever the number is Bat books come out each month is too much for Mike Martz or whoever else bears the burden of making sure everything jives.</div>
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In response to the comparison between the last mega reboot versus the current one—the post <i>Crisis on Infinite Earths</i> transition into the Modern Age versus the post <i>Flashpoint</i> transition into the New 52 aka New Age—I think that is often compared incorrectly. And in Jamison's case, I'm not sure I agree entirely. S<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">ee </span><a href="http://famousfanboy.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-new-52-continuity-it-aint-so-bad.html" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">http://famousfanboy.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-new-52-continuity-it-aint-so-bad.html</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;"> for a great write-up that compares the New 52 to the post-original</span><i style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;"> Crisis</i><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">, and you'll see that things are just the same as they've always been. But let's focus on the Bat-verse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">I agree Daniel's run was very, very bad. But thankfully, he's off and the first issue of <i>'tec</i> without him was quite strong (and had better art). But let's compare <i>'tec</i> in the first year following <i>Flashpoint</i> to <i>'tec</i> in the first year following <i>Crisis</i>. The silly, goofy Mike W. Barr run that ushered in '<i>tec</i> for the Modern Age was just as bad, if not worse, than Daniels' stuff. Meanwhile, in 1986-1987 Starlin and Aparo, in <i>Batman</i>, were beginning the long road leading to <i>A Death in the Family</i>, which to this day is one my favorite arcs. I think the gritty dark stuff going on in that book is tantamount to the gritty dark stuff both Snyder and Tomasi are writing now. Let's also not forget that <i>Legends of the Dark Knight</i> didn't begin until 1989, a series which filled in a lot of gaps. But at the same time, let's not forget how terrible an idea it was to have a quasi-canonical, some-of-the-stories-are-canon-and-some-aren't-but-we-will-never-tell-you series in the first place! At least in the New 52 we know what's canon and what's not when it's given to us.</span></div>
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TONY S. DANIEL (2011-2012) = MIKE W. BARR (1986-1987)<br />
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SCOTT SNYDER (2011-2013) = JIM STARLIN (1986-1988)<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">Maybe we haven't had a <i>Year One</i>, <i>Dark Knight Returns</i>, <i>Killing Joke</i>, <i>Legends</i>, <i>Millennium</i>, <i>Cosmic Odyssey</i>, and <i>Batman: The Cult</i> come out yet since the New 52 reboot, but don't forget that <i>Crisis</i> wrapped in 1986. Besides <i>Legends</i> and <i>Year One</i>, all of these other great arcs took place in 1988, two years after the reboot. So with that in mind, we are about to enter the second year following the 2011 reboot, so maybe there are some great stories about to explode onto the scene. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">In regard to <i>Justice League Vol. 2</i>: It is unforgivably bad. Some of the worst issues of the year. Now, I don't agree that Darkseid's character has been ruined—that statement is a bit too hyperbolic for my taste, plus we'll see him again and it can only get better—but I do understand and feel your pain. However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The second year looks to be much stronger, with the interesting JLA lineup, Booster Gold interaction, and various other plot lines hinted at thus far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">The main problem with the New 52 Bat-verse, of course, is that there are simply too many books. When there are too many books, it waters down continuity and it waters down quality. Here's my take: <i>Batman Inc</i> = excellent. <i>Batman</i> = very good. <i>Batman & Robin</i> = very good. <i>Justice League</i> = bordering on very bad and terrible. <i>Detective Comics</i> = terrible. <i>Batwing</i> = bad. <i>Catwoman</i> = very bad. <i>Nightwing</i> = ok to good. <i>Batman: The Dark Knight</i> = terrible/very bad. <i>Batwoman</i> = great on art, but meh on story—glad it has become its own entity separate from the main Bat Family, though. <i>Batgirl =</i> not very good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">All of these titles, I feel, have limitless potential to either stay great or get better (besides <i>Batwing</i>, which unfortunately is a lost cause—why can't a Black Bat character work? I'm reminded of the waste of Onyx and Orpheus, both of which could have been really successful if handled properly). <i>Catwoman</i>, unless revamped and revamped right quick, is becoming a lost cause too, unfortunately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.78333282470703px;">But I digress. Bit of a ramble there towards the finish. I'm sure there's more to say, but I'll save it for next time!</span><br />
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</style> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No,
this probably isn't the start of an ongoing new weekly post in spite of its title (simply
because I'm much to busy to do it every week). BUT who knows, I'll try my
damnedest to make it happen!</span><br />
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Here are some wonderful and informative web links this week, each about
continuity—continuity with a CAPITAL C! Definitely all food for thought. And also
a short rambling about stuff going on in the world of comic books (outside of
the DC Bat-verse).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<a href="http://randomramblings-absentmindedprofessor.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-dcnu-52-one-year-later.html" target="_blank">The DCnU 52: One Year Later</a> by Kent G.
Hare</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/09/14/ask-chris-121-continuity-and-you/" target="_blank">Ask Chris: Continuity and You</a> by Chris
Sims</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://famousfanboy.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-new-52-continuity-it-aint-so-bad.html" target="_blank">New 52 Continuity : It Ain't That Bad!</a> @ Last of the Famous International Fanboys </span><br />
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I don't usually talk about anything other than Batman-related things on here,
but let's take a stroll off the beaten path for a hot second, shall we?
My favorite Marvel book (currently and for quite some time now) is Rick
Remender's <i>Uncanny X-Force</i>. I highly recommend it—a book where
every issue counts to the umpteenth degree and the stakes are always
high. I never thought I'd be so over-the-moon about an X book again. It's been
years since I've liked any X book. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In my humble opinion, the entire concept of the X-characters
and mutants in general is a highly flawed and, dare I say it, lame
concept. The idea of a world of mutants in the Marvel U has been a lame
idea for the past thirty years (in spite of some really great flashes of
storytelling and art here and there). </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What do I mean
exactly? Well, Aaron Diaz sums it up quite perfectly: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Mutations [should]
have a clear sci-fi foundation rather than just being random superpowers.
Mutants being “the next stage in human evolution” was biologically
dubious in the 60s, and now it’s just corny. Additionally, I think the
X-Men premise only really makes sense in a setting without other superheroes.”</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I agree
wholeheartedly. Why have mutants when ostensibly Captain America,
Spider-Man, and so many others are basically mutants too? I understand
that mutants are born with powers whereas Cap and Spidey were not, but really
other than that, how are they any different? Plus, there are plenty of
characters in the Marvel U that were born with powers, and yet are not mutants,
right? </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><br />
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I think one of the reasons <i>Uncanny X-Force</i> works so well is because its a
genuine multiverse book. While it doesn't ignore the mutant dilemma or
mutant history linked to overall Marvel continuity, it deals more with the fact
that Wolverine, Deadpool, Fantomex (RIP!), Psylocke, AOA Nightcrawler, et al
exist in the bountiful <i>superhero</i> world that is the great Marvel
multiverse. This isn't your insular mutant X book that lives outside of
the rest of the Marvel multiverse, as much of the X-verse has done for
decades. Remender is really playing in the <i>multiversial</i>
sandbox rather than limiting himself to the mutants-only sandbox. And the
end result is an inspired, intense, touching, and unique X title the likes of which we haven't seen
before. </span><br />
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<br />TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-18491520268614693692012-08-05T19:10:00.003-04:002012-08-05T19:10:54.322-04:00Dead Links (to the Past)I was recently browsing the amazing <a href="http://blaklion.best.vwh.net/time_links.html" target="_blank">Mikel Midnight's Cosmology Compendium</a>, which from the looks of it hasn't been updated in nearly a decade. Despite the cobwebs growing on the site, Midnight offers a still-relevant list of links to various comic book timeline projects (for the most part). However, I was struck by the number of dead links, not so much by how many there were, but by the idea that there was apparently a flourishing geekdom revolving around the desire to chronologically document the multiverse around the late 90s and early 2000s. The links that actually still connect to a destination on the Internet are mostly no-frills Geocities and Yahoo sites, evidence of the time period in which they were spawned. <br />
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But whatever happened to these internauts obsessed with Yahoo message boards, <i>Fanzing</i>, and "Comments on a Finite Number of Earths" by Lou
Mougin and Mark Waid? I have a theory that even the most dedicated chronology nerds were frustrated with the Modern Age as it progressed through the 2000s with soft reboots that didn't stick (<i>Zero Hour</i>), multiple <i>Crises</i>, and <i>Elseworlds</i> tales galore no longer linked to specific numbered or lettered Earths. Likewise, the fun labyrinthine nature of the multiverse, both pre-original <i>Crisis</i> and immediately afterward, must have been an exciting moment for anyone documenting its history and changes. But as that faded into the past and the Modern Age really began to take a hold as the one solid New Earth, I can imagine people getting bummed that all of their hard work and cataloguing was becoming obsolete, in a sense, becoming tomes of unpublished information shelved forever only to collect dust until the host sites faded, the renewals lapsed, or the mirrors cracked. I mean, just look at some of these sites that no longer exist, the names themselves are great: "DC Timeline Constructors," "Else-Aquaman," "Elseworlds.net," Les Elseworlds du Batman," "Alternate Robins," "Superman's Imaginary Costumes," "Temporal Paradoxes in Science Fiction," "The Wonder Woman Pages," "The Quarter Bin: Superheroes in the Age of Agnew," and many more. Of course there are a bunch of links that <i>do</i> still work, but most of these sites haven't been touched in ages. Why is it that the seemingly most-dedicated would-be scholars of the field all gave up over a decade ago, never to return? Don't get me wrong, if you look at my <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/links/" target="_blank">links page</a> I've included dozens of current up-to-date and ongoing websites that deal with comic book history and historiography. But are older comic book-heads really so jaded about the current product that they don't have an interest in the New 52? Or how <i>AvX</i> affects the greater 616? Hehe, maybe I can understand why, now that I think about it. Anyway, this is just an observation, not a call to arms or a state of the industry address. It's also possible that this steam-of-consciousness post isn't even really saying much (and that's fine too)! What do y'all think?TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-15835909507585768042012-07-27T22:23:00.001-04:002012-08-04T23:14:35.895-04:00An Eight Year New 52 After All?I was reading <a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/07/27/eye-of-the-gorgon-batman-incorporated-2-annotations/" target="_blank">David Uzumeri's annotations of <i>Batman Incorporated Vol. 2 #2</i></a> and it struck me—not the information particularly, since I'd read it in the Mindless Ones annotations of the same issue earlier—not the information but the <i>numbers</i>.<br />
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"Ra's [Al Ghul] and Melisande are at a concert greatly reminiscent of the Live Aid
charity show from July 13, 1985—which would make Talia roughly
twenty-six-years-old, which would make her somewhat age-appropriate for
the about-thirty-ish Batman currently residing in the New 52.</div>
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Melisande talks about Neptune being in Capricorn, which would also date
this page (and Talia's birth) as taking place between 1984 and 1997."</div>
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Thus, if we go by a twelve-year timeline that starts in 2001 (and is in the current year 2012) then that means Bruce impregnates Talia, who is supposedly attending university at the time, at age sixteen or seventeen! Now I'm not about to enter into a debate about legality, foreign law, etc. but I'm fairly certain that DC did not draft a new world where Bruce is tantamount to a child predator.<br />
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However, one can still work with a twelve-year timeline and have Bruce engage with Talia at a more legal age of eighteen if the <i>Saga of Ra's Al Ghul</i> stuff occurs in Year Two (2002) instead of Year One (2001). Here's the problem with that situation, though: It throws off Damian's age—he wouldn't have turned ten in 2011, he'd have turned nine. And if Damian's age is thrown off then that means the idea that he is a <i>biological</i> age of ten but actually younger is definitively true. If that is indeed true, then there is no reason not to go with the shorter seven or eight year timeline that starts in 2005.<br />
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Of course if we do go with the latter, then what I've dreaded is unfortunately true: Damian is much younger and his age referred to in the comics (turned ten in 2011) is merely his <i>biological</i> age, not how long he has actually lived. Here's what I'm thinking it might look like—and bear in mind the horde of zero issues coming out soon might help shape things.<br />
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<u>YEAR ONE (2005)</u><br />
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-The Saga of Ra's Al Ghul<br />
-Damian conceived<br />
-Catwoman debuts<br />
-Hugo Strange debuts<br />
-Batman pays tribute to parents in Crime Alley <br />
-Batman vs. The Mad Monk<br />
-Bruce officially returns to Gotham (referenced in <i>Annual #1</i>)<br />
-Joker debuts<br />
-Kathy Kane debuts as Bat-Woman <br />
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<u>YEAR TWO (2006)</u><br />
-Bruce meets Victor Fries (from <i>Annual #1</i>) <br />
-Kathy Kane retires, her relationship with Bruce goes cold<br />
-Talia's relationship with Bruce goes cold<br />
-Damian born in secret; aging sped-up via genetic engineering <br />
-Kathy Kane fakes death<br />
-The Phantasm debuts<br />
-Batman collects Batcave trophies<br />
-Mr. Freeze debuts (from <i>Annual #1</i>)<br />
-Batman pays tribute to parents in Crime Alley <br />
-Justice League debuts (from <i>Justice League #1-6</i>) <br />
-Batman fights a Talon (from flashback in <i>Dark Knight #9</i>)<br />
-Dick Grayson becomes Robin<br />
-Batman begins working with Gordon, Bullock, and Dent<br />
-David Graves publishes <i>Justice League: Gods Among Men</i><br />
-<i>Action Comics #10-12</i><br />
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<u>YEAR THREE—YEAR EIGHT (2007-2012)</u><br />
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exactly the same as the current YEAR SEVEN through YEAR TWELVE <br />
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So there you have it. Of course there are other variations of this that could work, based upon the information that we currently have. Joker could even debut before the <i>Saga of Ra's Al Ghul</i> and Damian's conception. But we'll see what happens with the zero issues before I make any changes on the <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/the-dcnu/" target="_blank">website</a>. Until then I will wait patiently.<br />
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—Collin C.TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-49586595492919118572012-06-03T12:50:00.003-04:002012-06-05T12:56:41.376-04:00Answers to Newsarama's "Lingering Questions"Alan Kistler, over at Newsarama, has posted an insightful article entitled, <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/one-year-later-10-lingering-questions-about-the-new-52-1.html" target="_blank">"One Year Later: 10 Lingering Questions About The New 52"</a>. These questions are definitely apropos. At this point it is difficult to know resolutely what the honchos at DC have in store for their universes. I thought it would be interesting and beneficial to actually go ahead and answer Kistler's questions (as best I can, using the information provided in the New 52 issues thus far).<br />
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1. SHOULD WE IGNORE PARTS OF BATMAN INCORPORATED?<br />
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The short answer is YES—and not only parts, but the entire series! To explain my answer I will respond to each of Kistler's remarks. Kistler says, "[The] <i>Leviathan Strikes</i> one-shot is said to take place months before
all the new issue #1's, explaining why Dick Grayson has not yet returned
to his Nightwing identity and why Barbara Gordon still requires a
wheelchair. In fact, Barbara's physical state means that parts of <i>Batman Incorporated</i> need to take place at least 6 months before <i>Batgirl #1</i>." I have to disagree with this statement because in the New 52 we shouldn't assume that Oracle was a part of Batman Inc—in fact, it is my belief that Oracle <i>never even existed</i> in the New 52. Furthermore, The <i>Leviathan Strikes!</i> one-shot, based upon the dialogue and events going on—including the formation of the "Dead Heroes Club"—places the skeleton framework of events from <i>Leviathan Strikes!</i> as taking place right before <i>Batman Incorporated Vol. 2 #1</i>. Kistler then extrapolates, "[DC] creators remark[ed] at San Diego Comic-Con that Stephanie was not a Robin, yet <i>Batman Incorporated</i> clearly says that this part of her history remains true." This is yet another reason to ignore <i>Batman Incorporated</i> from the Modern Age. Anything involving Stephanie has been wiped clean—clearly she wasn't referenced at all in <i>Batman Incorporated Vol. 2 #1</i>. Sorry, Spoiler fans. Kistler then pontificates, "And while we're told in the pages of <i>Justice League</i> that the team has
not had any new members in the five years since it formed, <i>Batman Incorporated Vol. 2 #1</i>
includes remarks of Metamorpho's 'Justice League days.' Was he a member
but only for a short time now? Was he just an associate or consultant
on a few cases?" I added my response to this conundrum in Year Six of the New Age on my chronology. We must infer that Metamorpho was indeed, as Kistler theorizes, simply an associate, trainee, or consultant with the team. So, in summation, it is my belief that all of <i>Batman Incorporated</i>, including <i>Leviathan Strikes!</i>, is non-canon in the New 52. Only the things that are specifically flashed-back-to or referenced in the New 52 should be considered canon.<br />
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2. WHAT IS N.O.W.H.E.R.E.?<br />
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Okay, I can't really answer this one. As Kistler reminds us, Lobdell said that Superboy's Cadmus origins and his pre-Young Justice adventures would still be in continuity in the New 52. Of course, Superboy's origins are clearly linked not to Cadmus, and to NOWHERE instead. And furthermore, it appears as if his pre-Young Justice adventures have <i>not</i> occurred. So, I don't know what NOWHERE is, but I do know that, again, we must ignore Superboy's past from the Modern Age, except where things are flashed-back-to or specifically referenced in the New Age.<br />
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3. WHO KILLED ALEX DEWITT?<br />
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We don't know yet! It isn't Major Force anymore. Maybe she never got thrown in the fridge after all?<br />
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4. HOW LONG HAS BATMAN BEEN OPERATING?<br />
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Of course, this is the very purpose of my project, so I have an answer. Kistler weighs in on the subject, stating, "If we presume that Dick Grayson became
the original Robin after Superman's debut but before the formation of
the Justice League, then Batman was probably operating for at least
three or four years earlier (taking into account his solo adventures and
the previous timeline). So let's say Batman has been around for nine
years. Well, his son Damian Wayne is 10. When exactly did Batman meet
Ra's al Ghul and Damian's mother Talia in the new reality? Before he was
ever Batman?" Based upon that statement, Kistler and I pretty much agree. Batman has been around for 9 years. And Batman was operating for three years when Robin debuts and the Justice League forms—although, Kistler believes that Robin came first, and then the JL whereas I have it the other way around. Either way, they both happen around the same time, so they could very well be interchangeable. And in regard to the Al Ghuls, as I have on my chronology, Bruce definitely meets them (and conceives Damian)<i> before </i>becoming Batman. Kistler also addresses the James Gordon Junior problem—an issue that I also address in my chronology. Kistler says, "Another problem arises when you consider that Batman's origin is still said to be <i>Batman: Year One</i>.
But if that story features the birth of James Gordon Jr., then it must
take place almost 20 years ago since James seems to currently be in his
late teens, if not older." My obvious answer to this is that <i>Batman: Year One</i> is non-canon in the New 52. I know there was a one panel flashback to an image from <i>Batman: Year One</i> in one of Snyder's books, but that doesn't make the entirety of Miller's seminal tale canon. Clearly, James Junior was born, as Kistler reminds us, around 18 to 20 years ago, which is proof positive that <i>Year One</i> has been significantly altered to the point of non-recognition.<br />
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5. WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH THE GORDON FAMILY?<br />
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The New 52 Gordon family tree is quite different (and more simplified) than the previous incarnation. Kistler asks, "What happened to Sarah Essen? Did she never reunite with Jim in the
new reality? Did they reunite but never marry? And if Babs/Batgirl is
the biological daughter of Jim Gordon and Barbara Gordon, then that
brings us back to wondering about the timeline and continuity of <i>Batman: Year One</i> and who that baby is that is being born, and is said to be Jim's first child." My response to these remarks is, again, Miller's <i>Batman: Year One</i> is now non-canon! Sarah Essen never existed, there was no baby born in Year One. Babs' mom left on her own accord. Babs' biological parents are Barbara and James Gordon.<br />
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6. WHERE DOES WONDER WOMAN THINK KIDS COME FROM?<br />
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The mythology behind the Amazons has changed drastically, causing many questions and much controversy alike. Kistler answers this query with, "There may be a good explanation planned, but we haven't heard it yet." I concur.<br />
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7. WAS THERE <i>ANOTHER</i> TALKING GORILLA?<br />
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This one is about how in <i>Flash</i>, Barry is shocked upon meeting Gorilla Grodd and the talking gorillas of Gorilla City, yet in the "five years ago" origin story for the Justice League, he mentions having already fought with a talking gorilla. In my humble opinion, this is probably a miscommunication or continuity snafu that someone in editorial missed. There is so much going on, a single line of dialogue that is incorrect is bound to slip through the cracks, right? Or "there may be a good explanation planned, but we haven't heard it yet."<br />
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8. WHO ARE THE TRINITY OF SIN?<br />
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This is less of a continuity question and more of a "I wonder where this story is heading" question. But Kistler does add an addendum of additional queries at the end, which include: "If the Phantom Stranger and Pandora are aware that this reality has
been altered, does that open the door for the old universes to come
back? Why reboot all of history if you're going to mention that this
isn't how things used to be? Are we leading to a new <i>Crisis</i>?" I hope we aren't heading to another <i>Crisis</i>. The New 52 is about new, fresh concepts, and not rehashing the old. The Trinity's mention of old timelines and alternate universes hopefully will lead toward something unique and thrilling, and possibly the crossover of worlds, but another <i>Crisis</i> we surely don't need. <br />
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9. WHAT MAJOR EVENTS TRULY HAPPENED?<br />
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Kistler talks about how <i>Blackest Night</i>, Batman's Omega time displacement, the destruction of Coast City, and other things have been mentioned as definitively happening in the New 52, but is confused as to how these things can be since they contradict so much of the New 52 mythos. Not to sound like a broken record, but what we need to remember is that just because a major Modern Age event is referenced in the New 52, it doesn't mean that that event occurred exactly as it did originally. For all we know, Batman was never involved in <i>Blackest Night</i>. Obviously, none of the JSA members were involved since they now live on another Earth and have completely revamped backgrounds. Likewise, the destruction of Coast City no longer happened in conjunction with the <i>Death and Return of Superman</i> story anymore. I can't stress this enough: The old tales from before <i>Flashpoint</i> are now non-canon reference materials. <i>Everything</i> has changed.<br />
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10. WHERE IS JOKER?<br />
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Again, this one is more of a "what is in store?" question rather than a continuity based question. Snyder is at the helm, as Kistler excitedly mentions, so anything could happen. I'm also excited to see how this plays out. It's pretty cool (and a strong move) to hold off on using arguably your biggest supervillain draw for over a full real-life calender year. It's a great way to significantly increase the impact of Joker's return and also demonstrates the New 52 as a omniverse where things have been planned well in advance by its architects.TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-46252930601636715772012-05-30T21:52:00.001-04:002012-10-06T05:13:02.115-04:00(My Take on) The State of Superhero Comic CriticismI've been thinking about the state of the comic book industry, rather I should say, the state of the <i>superhero</i> comic book industry, which unfortunately gets often confused with other very different graphic sequential media such as manga, comix, indie cartoons, etc... Right now, the industry as a whole is a shell of its former self. Sales are dwindling in spite of the fact that the characters portrayed in the stories are the highest grossing characters in cinema today <i>and</i> in film history. Tim Marchman recently wrote an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303610504577418120266945742.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank">review in the <i>Wall Street Journal</i></a> that tangentially lambasted superhero comics' inability to draw money these days, stating that DC and Marvel have "given up on the mass audience" choosing instead to produce works that are "for sale not in a real bookstore but in a specialty shop, [...] clumsily drawn, poorly written, and incomprehensible to anyone not
steeped in years of arcane mythology."<br />
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Of course, the "clumsy" drawings and "poor" writing are a matter of Marchman's own opinion. The rest seems to be more objective, but can be addressed nevertheless. DC and Marvel have always been companies designed first and foremost to make money by selling comics. However, the Big Two have never really catered to a mass audience, in spite of this fact. Comics have always been a niche market, hence the niche "specialty stores." Superhero comics cannot and should never be compared to any other graphic works in the indie realm, such as stuff by Chris Ware, Daniel Clowes, or anything that can be found at the Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival or Stumptown Comics Fest. However, they often are compared to these things in criticisms, by intelligent writers and bloggers like Marchman and Matt Seneca, to cite two recent examples.<br />
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Seneca, who always has put a smile on my face with his astute and brilliant commentary, recently <a href="http://mattseneca.blogspot.com/2012/05/life-on-earth-q-love-childhood-and-all_18.html" target="_blank">ran-down Grant Morrison</a> (a former hero of his) due to his corporate nature, pretentiousness, self-promotion, and unoriginality, among other complaints. Seneca acknowledges that Morrison never cared to work outside of the confines of the corporate Big Two structure, despite having promoted himself for years as an alternative to those two companies, stating, "Morrison capitalizes on a culture that discourages innovation and
progress by telling a captive audience that his own staunchly
unadventurous work represents those very values." Morrison's work is indeed "unadventurous" when compared with the groundbreaking art created by Ware, Clowes, the Hernandez brothers, Seth, etc... or the wonderful stuff seen in various web comics or in <i>Kramers Ergot</i>. Of course, Seneca's diatribe about Morrison is spot-on and I would agree
with him wholeheartedly except for one important thing: Morrison (who was never a visual artist himself, a fact we should not forget) should never have been and still shouldn't be regarded as being in the same league as indie cartoonists and comix authors that operate in a completely different world. I'm not saying Morrison is better or worse; I'm simply saying that what Morrison does is incomparable to what, say Clowes, does. And what Morrison does for mainstream superhero comics, he does very well. And that is <i>writing the best possible material he can within the constraints of the medium</i>. I think Seneca would love if indie cartoonism was injected into superhero comics (or replaced in entirely). Hell, I'd enjoy it too to a certain extent, but what I'm emphasizing is that the two should never even be discussed in the same dialogue. I agree, guys like Morrison, Didio, Queseda, Bendis, Johns, Millar, Miller, et al have been boosting each others' egos for the past decade and really jerking each other off and patting each other on the back when it comes to guiding the course of comics universes—and also at the expense of guys like Siegel, Shuster, Kirby, and Moore. (The sheer egotism of MorrisonCon really grosses me out too.) But, to bring us full-circle back to Marchman's commentary, the world of superhero comics thrives <i>because </i>it is about "arcane mythology" and the constraints associated with the Big Two universes. Unlike Marchman's view of this, my view is that obsession with continuity is a <i>good</i> thing. Marchman also fails to note in his article that DC did just reboot its whole line, essentially paving the way for new readership (although, admittedly, the reboot has been only a little effective as a marketing strategy). <br />
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It bums me out that Marchman and Seneca's comments, while obviously very different, both seem to attack superhero comics from the standpoint of an outsider (Marchman as <i>the Marvel/DC movie fan that cannot comprehend why superhero comics fail in comparison to the flicks</i> and Seneca as <i>the jaded indie cartoonist that cannot comprehend why superhero comics don't mirror indie cartoons</i>). Marchman is the actual outsider whereas Seneca is a self-exiled expatriate. Both writers are very articulate and smart in their own ways, and I geek out when anyone can write scholarly about superhero comics, but I wish the smartest minds on the web weren't so down on the genre. These guys (and many bright others) feel that the industry owes them something that it has failed to deliver. <br />
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I should stress that I have the same complaints and concerns as Marchman, Seneca, and a ton of others. Not to mention, sales really are down, DC and Marvel shit on their creators, they are controlled by corporate mega-conglomerates, and sometimes the stories/art <i>are</i> subpar or low-brow. These items alone make me <i>incredibly frustrated</i> with the industry. However, I love comics, especially superhero comics. And it's time for positivity in regard to superhero comics. I'm not about to write-off Morrison because he's an ego-maniac who never "saved" comics by propelling them into a new century of uniqueness. Morrison was <i>never supposed</i> to do that, and I don't think he wants to. Alan Moore realized he never was going to be able to "save comics," so he left the industry. I commend both Morrison and Moore for doing what they did and currently do now.<br />
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Again, I can't say it enough, I love superhero comics. They revolve around a niche market, and sometimes, as I've said above, they <i>are</i> really bad and poorly drawn. But that just makes me love them even more. And the heavy hand of the editor/publisher can be really damn annoying, but it affects continuity and the "arcane mythology" of the universes in ways that are so unpredictable or so incredibly <i>predictable </i>that I can't help but delve into them wholeheartedly. Often, the disappointment and failure of a superhero arc can be just as interesting as something "successful." In the end, for better or worse, I'm just glad that the <i>superhero comic</i> exists as its own genre. It's not cinema and it ain't indie comix or alternative cartoons; it will never make the money that movies make or earn the respect that indie comix receive. And I'm fine with that. I just wish writers and bloggers would realize that as well. The time to criticize mainstream superhero comics is definitely here and now, but the comparisons that have been drawn as of late in order to bring down the genre don't make much sense to me.TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-90702410583293959012012-05-05T23:06:00.001-04:002012-08-22T14:46:27.990-04:00Treading in an Uncharted AgeI've often posed the question of what the current "age" of comics should be called. For simplicity's sake, I usually refer to contemporary comics as the "New Age"--an umbrella term for DC's New 52 and Marvel's Bendis-shaped continuity that exist today.<br />
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Greg Burgas, at Comic Book Resources, has an interesting post about this topic that I thought was worth sharing. <br />
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<a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/05/05/what-should-we-call-this-era-of-comics/">http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2012/05/05/what-should-we-call-this-era-of-comics/</a><br />
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Matt Wilson was able to recently ask a bunch of comic book scholars what they thought about this very question: To read their responses, click on the following link: <br />
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<a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/21/thought-bubble-4-age-comics-silver-age-golden-age-prismatic-age/">http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/21/thought-bubble-4-age-comics-silver-age-golden-age-prismatic-age/</a>TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-30988141009832371232012-03-26T21:33:00.001-04:002012-03-26T21:59:23.058-04:00Updated LinksIn my very first entry to this blog, way way way back in 2009, I added a bunch of links (and have been trying to add to that list ever since) to sites on the web that have been influential, helpful, and just downright cool. I think it is worthwhile to update the list and re-post it. Check this stuff out and, if you are so inclined, please take a moment and add your own favorite site--comics-related or otherwise--in the comments section.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cosmicteams.com/jsa/batman/index.htm">Aaron Severson’s Cosmic Teams Batman Chronology</a><br />
<a href="http://www.absoluteknave.com/" target="_blank">Absolute Knave by Stephen Ryan</a><br />
<a href="http://atopfourthwall.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Atop the Fourth Wall</a><br />
<a href="http://dickgrayson.net/">Aussie Nightwriter’s Dick Grayson Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://triste-le-roy.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Axaxaxas mlö</a><br />
<a href="http://thedcu.net/">The Bat Squad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.box.com/shared/vlkck5hp3q" target="_blank">Batman Chronological Order by deaconblackfire76</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/%7Ecje/mh/BM/batindex.html" target="_blank">Batman MicroHeroes Visual Index</a><br />
<a href="http://batman-news.com/" target="_blank">Batman-News</a><br />
<a href="http://bookscomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Books & Comics Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.boosterrific.com/" target="_blank">Boosterrific! The Unofficial Annotated Adventures of Booster Gold</a><br />
<a href="http://collectededitions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Collected Editions</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/">Comic Book Resources</a><br />
<a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/">Comics Alliance</a><br />
<a href="http://www.comicsbulletin.com/main/" target="_blank">Comics Bulletin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.comicscube.com/" target="_blank">The Comics Cube!</a><br />
<a href="http://www.comictreadmill.com/" target="_blank">The Comic Treadmill</a><br />
<a href="http://www.comicsarchives.org/" target="_blank">The Comics Archives</a><br />
<a href="http://theclockworm.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Clockworm </a><br />
<a href="http://coveredblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Covered</a><br />
<a href="http://funnybookbabylon.com/">David Uzumeri’s annotations @ Funnybook Babylon</a><br />
<a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page">DC Comics Database</a><br />
<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/deepspacetransmissions/" target="_blank">Deep Space Transmissions</a><br />
<a href="http://www.toonopedia.com/" target="_blank">Don Markstein's Toonopedia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/">Flash Profiles</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gothamspoilers.com/">Gotham Spoilers</a><br />
<a href="http://grantbridgestreet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Grantbridge Street</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.tradereadingorder.com/list/blog/">Ian’s Trade Reading Order</a><br />
<a href="http://jrh7925.tripod.com/final-b1.html#batm1" target="_blank">Jeff Harvey's Unofficial Silver Age DC Chronology</a><br />
<a href="http://www.karridian.net/dccomics.html" target="_blank">Karridian's DC Universe </a><br />
<a href="http://legionsofgotham.org/" target="_blank">Legions of Gotham</a><br />
<a href="http://www.letsbefriendsagain.com/" target="_blank">Let's Be Friends Again</a> <br />
<a href="http://lovedatjoker.livejournal.com/">Love dat Joker blog</a><br />
<a href="http://mattseneca.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Matt Seneca Comix</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/profiles/index.html">Michael Kooiman’s Cosmic Teams Database</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dcindexes.com/">Mike’s Amazing World of DC Comics</a><br />
<a href="http://mindlessones.com/" target="_blank">Mindless Ones</a><br />
<a href="http://jrh7925.tripod.com/final-b1.html#batm1" target="_blank">Nerds of the Round Table</a><br />
<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/">Newsarama</a><br />
<a href="http://popapostle.com/lotl/html/mtimel.html" target="_blank">Pop Apostle</a> <br />
<a href="http://realmofryan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Realm of Ryan</a><br />
<a href="http://repaneled.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Repaneled</a><br />
<a href="http://rikdad.blogspot.com/">Rikdad’s Comic Thoughts</a><br />
<a href="http://www.savagecritic.com/">Savage Critics</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.sequart.org/" target="_blank">Sequart Research & Literacy Organization</a><br />
<a href="http://shortstackblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Shortstack</a><br />
<a href="http://retrowarbird.blogspot.com/">Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…</a><br />
<a href="http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php" target="_blank">Superman Homepage</a><br />
<a href="http://supervillain.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Supervillain</a><br />
<a href="http://televisionforever.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Television Forever</a><br />
<a href="http://toobusythinkingboutcomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Too Busy Thinking About My Comics</a><br />
<a href="http://dangermart.blogspot.com/">Too Dangerous For a Girl</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dcuguide.com/index.php">The Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe</a><br />
<a href="http://dcu.smartmemes.com/index.html">The Unauthorized Chronology of the DC Universe</a><br />
<a href="http://about-faces.livejournal.com/" target="_blank">We Believe in Harvey Dent Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://wrightopinion.com/">The Wright Opinion</a>TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-23376723954928009512012-03-08T13:46:00.001-05:002012-03-11T11:20:10.635-04:00When was Damian born?<style>
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<i><span style="font-style: normal;">The question of whether or not Damian, in the New Age (New 52) was conceived and born before Bruce became Batman <i>or</i> during his first year as Batman has been mused upon by comic book fans and chronologists at conventions, comic shops, and on message boards </span></i><i><span style="font-style: normal;">for the past year</span></i><i><span style="font-style: normal;">. DC has yet to address this in its new comic continuity, so until they do, everything surmised is pure speculation. So far, it is my belief that Bruce trained in his early pre-Batman years with Ra's Al Ghul, met Talia around that time, knocked her up, and had little Damian. Many argue that Damian's growth was artificially sped up by League of Assassins scientists, meaning that even if he was conceived as little as five years ago, he could still look like a ten-year-old in 2011 or 2012. This doesn't really sit well with me, for a laundry list of reasons that I won't bother delving into at this juncture. (Ask me and I'll tell you why if you are truly interested!) </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-style: normal;">I've chosen a few selections from message boards and internet forums that seem to grasp the New 52 Damian conundrum with an open and enlightened mind. Note that a few of these selections quote Scott Snyder. I have yet to confirm any of the Snyder quotes and don't know where these commentators got them from. However, the quotes directly from writers and artists like James Tynion and Greg Capullo, we can take as gospel. Here are just handful of the many, many posts I've scrutinized on the web that deal not only with Damian's age and conception, but the ages of the other Bat Family members as well:</span></i></div>
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"Scott Snyder has stated that Damian was conceived while Batman was training, which is in his first year<span class="st">. [...] He says tha</span><span class="st">t Bruce will float around </span><i>33</i><span class="st">-<i>35</i> [years of age] in character personality. Snyder [also says] <b>... </b>[Batman has been active for] roughly 10 years, roughly</span><span class="st"> [33-35 years old]. </span></div>
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--James Tynion IV (<i>Batman Vol. 2</i> writer!) says in a CBR interview with Jeffrey Renaud
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"The back-up [story in <i>Batman Vol. 2 #8</i>], "The Fall of the
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--Greg Capullo (Batman Vol. 2 artist!) on the CBR forums (Sept. 24,
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"The [editor-in-chief, Bob Harras,] said [in
regard for how old to make the characters look when drawing them in <i>Batman Vol. 2 #1</i>], ages
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aged [quickly], or change <i>Son of the Demon</i> to say Bruce wasn't
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"Doesn't it make more sense for Bruce to
have met and trysted with Talia during his "roaming the world, learning
from masters" phase, long before he ever put on the cowl? That would mean
Talia hadn't drugged and raped him, of course, but it's a lot easier to accept
a teenage mistake than artificially aging what would be a three-year-old into a
tween's body, isn't it? Why wouldn't Talia have just made him into an adult, if
she could clone and indoctrinate the clone that well? It means jettisoning a
little bit of Bat-history, but DCnU certainly doesn't seem reluctant to mess
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"[The New 52] is better [off] by far to have Bruce and Talia
get together while Bruce was roaming the world training himself for his war on
crime; maybe even include some of the Nolan movie elements of some of that
training coming from the League of Shadows, if not direct tutelage by the
Demon's Head himself (or maybe that stays good, too)."</div>TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-25586377240906760422012-03-02T13:39:00.001-05:002012-03-12T13:50:42.044-04:00New Age (New 52) Timeline StartedI've begun rough drafting a New Age Batman Chronology aka New 52 Batman Chronology over at the <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/the-dcnu/" target="_blank">Real Batman Chronology Project</a>, so please check it out and give me notes (via e-mail if possible).<br />
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While DC still keeps calling this new multiverse "The New 52," I have not. In keeping with the linguistic tradition of
properly naming superhero comic book epochs, I have dubbed this part of
history–since it follows the Golden, Silver (and Bronze), and Modern
Ages–the NEW AGE.<br />
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2011 brought about a major shift in the DC
Universe/Multiverse/Omniverse. With the mega-crossover event
<i>Flashpoint</i>, the world of Batman was restructured yet again. This
relaunch/reboot gave unto us a brand new history for Batman, one that is
still settling to this date. As always, I’m hopefully up to the
arduous task of chronicling this dense history. It will be tricky, but here I go again!<br />
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This timeline is <i>so</i> <i>new</i> that it will constantly be changing
as each new bit of information is revealed week-to-week. Therefore, it
should be understood that it is <i>not</i> the finalized version and
construction will be occurring for quite some time to come. Unlike our
previous timelines, the New Age timeline will run each calendar year
from the normal January through December format. As far as this
chronology is concerned, if a story/event is not canonically referenced
in the pages of the New 52 issues themselves, then I’m not considering
it canon–it’s as simple as that. Of course, none of this is a strict
policy and everything is subject to change.<br />
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Another initial issue I’m having that is of utmost importance: Since DC is
being extremely vague as to revealing information regarding a timeline
of the New 52, I’m unsure whether or not Batman debuts in the same year
as Superman, or if Batman has his “urban legend” period for a few years
prior to the new <i>Action Comics Vol. 2</i> and <i>Justice League Vol. 2</i>. If <i>Detective Comics Vol. 2</i>
takes place during Batman's "rookie years" as well (confirmed by Tony Daniel) then I’m
confused as to why, in the first issue, Daniel says Joker has been
around for six years. Does this mean that Batman has been secretly
active for five or six years prior to Superman’s debut? Or does this simply
mean that Joker has been around since <i>before</i> Bruce became Batman? Hopefully, I will figure this out sooner than later. BUT, if anyone at all has any input, please let me know!<br />
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QUICK UPDATE as of 4 March 2012: I've realized that Tony Daniel's <i>Detective</i> run takes place "in the now," meaning 2012 (as opposed to "5 years ago"). Tony Daniel has recently confirmed that <i>'tec</i> occurs in 2011-2012.<br />
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There are several versions of the New Age that I am playing around with. Each of them seems feasible at this point, but hopefully one will stand out as the "most correct" one eventually. I will now run down the different concepts.<br />
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A. The first timeline is the way I'm currently imagining the New Age chronology. In it the age of superheroes begins FIVE YEARS AGO with Batman debuting roughly a year before Superman and with the Justice League debuting a year after that--thus placing current 2012 story-lines at the beginning of a fresh Year Eight (although some stories begin in late 2011). Most Internet chronologists that have bothered to attempt a new timeline seem to be going with this version as well (or something like it). This implies two important changes from the Modern Age: one, Bruce met Ra's Al Ghul shortly <i>before</i> he was Batman and met and conceived a child with Talia shortly <i>before</i> he was Batman; and two, Dick, Jason, and Tim were each Robins for <i>much shorter time periods</i>.<br />
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B. In regard to the meeting of the Al Ghul family, another alternate timeline idea would be to include an extra few "hidden years" before Year One (thus making our current 2012 year, YEAR NINE or YEAR TEN or even YEAR ELEVEN instead of Year Eight), which would make it so Bruce definitively meets Ra's Al Ghul and knocks up Talia in his first year as Batman. This would curiously, in a way, synch-up the New 52 timeline with Christopher Nolan's universe--Ra's Al Ghul (and possibly Scarecrow) as the first villains in the first year, followed by Joker in the second. Version A is already kind of like that, but the extra years ostensibly give Version B more credence. <br />
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C. <i>IN CONTRAST</i>, <a href="http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?383142-DCnU-52-Timeline" target="_blank">I have also seen an alternative</a> which posits that Superman and the JL both indeed debuted FIVE YEARS AGO, <i>but</i> that Batman has been around for five or six years prior to that--having kept out of the public eye and maintained the status of urban legend. Thus, this alternative timeline says that Batman secretly debuted ELEVEN YEARS AGO or TWELVE YEARS AGO and only <i>publicly</i> "came out" five years ago (placing 2012 as Year Twelve). If this is true, then it not only gives us a lot more room to work with, but it allows for more reasonable time periods for the Robins (and reasonable ages for the Robins), makes more sense in regard to the conception and birth of Damian. Also, giving us eleven years to work with instead of a mere five allots a huge chunk of extra space that we can fill with the myriad of canonical-stories-that-surely-will-be-made-canon-if-they-haven't-been-made-canon-already. However, to play devil's advocate against this alternate timeline I paraphrase <a href="http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?383142-DCnU-52-Timeline/page3" target="_blank">vitruvian</a>'s insightful commentary from the CBR message boards: "We know that Batman was around for a while as an "urban
legend" or hunted vigilante before <i>JL Vol. 2 #1</i>, rather than as a superhero
(Superman supposedly being the first person recognized as such), but we
really have no idea how long. I doubt it was a full five or six years, or that
the debut of Robin predates the 'superheroic era,' since there was no
indication in <i>JL Vol. 2 #1</i> that vigilante Batman was known for having a kid
sidekick, but who knows." Who knows indeed.<br />
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The more I think about it, Version C's Twelve Year Model (where Year 12 is 2012) seems more and more legitimate and appropriate. In <i>Red Hood & The Outlaws</i>, Jason mentions that he spent "years" (emphasis on the plural year<i>S</i>) learning to fight crime under Batman's tutelage. This seemingly implies that the Robins were Robins for longer than a one-year period each. In the shorter Eight Year Model (Version A), the Robins only serve their sidekick posts for roughly a year each. In a Twelve Year Model, each Robin can hold his post for around two years. <i>ALSO</i>, with the recent canonization of elements of "Knightfall" (as per <i>Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 2 #6</i>) i.e. Bane breaking Batman's back, it seems as if an extra year or two (or three or four) might be appropriate. Maybe a Batman debut in 2000 or 2001 would be correct--it certainly would allow for Damian's conception to occur during Batman's first year in action. However, the obvious counter-argument against this would be that it extends Batman's "urban legend" period to five or six years long. Also, we still have to deal with that pesky insinuation in <i>Detective Comics Vol. 2 #1</i> that says Joker has been active for six years as of 2011-2012. If this fact is indeed true in the Version C's Twelve Year Model, then Batman is around for nearly <i>six years</i> before Joker debuts. This seems highly unlikely to the point of it being ludicrous. Joker isn't around for five or six years!? How can any of this jive? Until we get a bit more info I'm afraid I'm still grasping in the dark.<br />
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The questions and complications that arise with Version C might be too great to overcome, despite the fact that it seems the most legit. If you'd like to see what I've done so far (i.e. my Version D!) then please check out:<br />
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<a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/the-dcnu/years-1-10/year-one-3/">http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/the-dcnu/years-1-10/year-one-3/</a>.<br />
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But what do YOU think? I'm not only looking to stimulate conversation here, but I am also seriously looking for the correct answer! Help! Send me an email at therealbatmanchronologyproject@gmail.com and deliver me some feedback, please! <br />
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--CCTreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-61951229736947964952012-02-12T02:15:00.001-05:002012-02-12T02:16:20.260-05:00Doin It and Doin It and Doin It Well... I Hope!Speaking of (and shilling) the new <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/" target="_blank">website</a>--which already has over 10,000 unique viewer hits in less than six months (thanks!)--I just thought I'd add my Intro from the new site onto here, especially since I know there are still a lot of readers that prefer (or are simply just used to) checking out the Real Batman Chronology Project on this blogspot. For those who haven't had the chance to view the Intro, here it is! Basically, this Intro explains in further detail why I felt this project was necessary, what it is all about, and why it fascinates me. It was also important for me to, in an almost disclaimer-ish way, defend myself--well, not quite defend (that's such a harsh word), but explain--that I really wanted this chronology to be non-opinionated and nonobjective as much as humanly possible. That is, I wanted this project to be scholarly and unbiased. And I hope that I've been able to achieve that goal. I've read various criticisms of my site on the web that claim that I've failed to live up to my expectations, but my hope is that the majority of my followers and readers think otherwise. Ultimately, if this project can turn into something more (i.e. an actual tangible published book or dissertation) it would mean a lot to me if it was devoid of as much fanboy-ism as possible--although, I'm a <i>huge</i> fanboy, so there is always going to be some sarcasm, snarkiness, impertinence, and hyperbole delicately sprinkled throughout the site.<br />
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Here is my spiel from the Intro to the new website: <br />
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"Why so many timelines, you ask? Well, to put it simply, Batman has a long and storied history that dates back to 1939. This rich history, aside from a few niche areas of the Internet, has not really been successfully evaluated and analyzed from a narratological perspective of serial-continuity. To answer the query about "why so many timelines" in a more scrutable and scholarly way, DC has a habit of rebooting its characters about every twenty-five years. For <i>Batman</i>, the titular character debuts in 1939 and gets rebooted roughly somewhere from 1960 to 1964--about twenty-five years later. The second version of Batman--the Silver Age Batman of Earth-One--lasts until 1985/1986. That's close to twenty-five years later. And guess what? Another twenty-five years have passed since 1986. You guessed correctly if you said DC has rebooted Batman again. 2011 brought about the third major reboot (don't call it a relaunch) in the history of the DC Universe. Pretty interesting stuff, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The complexity and narratological structuring and re-structuring involved with serial fiction has always fascinated me. Batman, in particular, has always been of particular interest in regard to this fascination. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I have enjoyed working on it. And I hope that you can learn something from it, not only about Batman, but about narrative continuity as told by multiple artists and authors in a variegated serial-fictional world."<br />
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"Oh, and one final note: This site is meant to be <i>entirely</i> non-opinionated and nonobjective, and not some random fanboy list of my own personal favorite Batman stories. I'll be the first to admit that I geek out a bit harder (and usually write a bit more positively) about my faves and likewise, write a bit more negatively about things I don't like as much. That being said, this does not mean that I'm trying to alienate any fans or tell any of my readers what's good and what's bad. I'll leave that to the reviewers and the critics. This website is not a comic book review or critique site. This website is home to an intensive scholarly research project, through-in and throughout. There are a ton of stories I've included on my timelines that I despise and many more that I absolutely adore, which are absent since they are non-canon. I can't stress this enough: The Real Batman Chronology Project is meant to be uninfluenced, unbiased, and most importantly, a scientific research-based endeavor that examines the continuity of Batman via a narratological reading based solely upon the <i>facts</i> (admittedly as I see them) in the comic books themselves."<br />
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Thanks all, and keep reading!<br />
--CCTreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-77300356786698607712012-02-11T15:27:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:27:52.968-05:00From Blogspot to DotcomIn case you were unaware. Please be sure to check out the new website that is up-and-running smoothly at <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/</a>.<br />
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The Modern Age has been transferred over completely now. The Golden Age is under way (first eight years nearly completed). The Silver Age and New Age (New 52) are coming soon!<br />
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Thanks for everyone's continued support. And a special thanks to my followers and anyone who has lent a helping hand, word of advice, criticism, or compliment.<br />
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<br />TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-40083824142493396272011-12-19T16:48:00.002-05:002011-12-19T17:01:57.264-05:00Long Time No See...I hope everyone has been reading the new <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/" target="_blank">Real Batman Chronology Project website</a> where I have been hard at work on a former Earth-Two Batman (Golden Age) chronology. The New Age (DCnU/New 52) chronology will be coming soon, so no worries for all those concerned I have given up on new comics.<br />
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Also, is anyone else excited for Grant Morrison's <i>Leviathan Strikes!</i> one-shot coming out this week? In case you didn't already know, this is officially (DC even released a statement) the final Batman story in the "previous continuity." "Previous continuity": DC's words, not mine. This means that this issue will be the definitive swan song for the Modern Age Batman. I'm especially stoked because this also means that Morrison can literally do whatever he wants, right? I mean, the <i>final</i> Batman story for a continuity that <i>no longer exists</i>? Written by Morrison? Can't wait!<br />
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ALSO!!! I just fixed a huge bug that has been affecting my blog for the past six months. My followers weren't showing up and no one could add me either! BUT IT IS FIXED! So ADD ME!<br />TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-80011196326136707472011-09-16T15:44:00.002-04:002011-09-16T15:58:58.264-04:00Mirror Site Up (Under Construction)I FINALLY have a mirror site up and running (at <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT</a>). Most of anything new will now happen on the mirror site. Bear in mind that the site is in the serious beta phase and will be under construction for quite some time to come. Please check it out! In a nice nod to all my fine followers, readers, and contributors I've added footnotes to the new website based off of the wonderful "diver's hands" comments from the blog and from various E-mails I've received over the years. Oh, and for anyone wondering, this blog will continue with sporadic posts about comicdom and Batman stuff, so feel free to frequent both sites and offer opinions, suggestions, etc...<br />
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Thanks everyone! --Collin CTreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-73446994444433938042011-08-27T19:49:00.002-04:002011-08-27T19:52:30.004-04:00And Now For Something Completely DifferentWell, not that different, but I will be wrapping up the blog in its current incarnation and re-editing the intro to explain this version as a sort of "Chronology of the Modern Age of <i>Batman</i>" or "Chronology of the <i>Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths</i> <i>Batman</i>" if you prefer. The DCnU is upon us and its a brand new relaunching/rebooting of history for the DCU, the likes of which haven't been seen since the original <i>Crisis</i> in 1986. The projected changes (and confirmed changes) to the overall past of the DCU are drastic enough that I cannot simply re-edit this my timeline and continue on. As far as I'm concerned as of next week, the Modern Age is finally over (in a sense).<br />
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With that said, what is my next step? I'm going to create a brand new chronology for the new DCU using the same exact format. Hopefully, it will be a little more aesthetically pleasing and have a .com this time around. I'm also thinking about doing a completely separate blog that tracks the history of a pre-<i>Crisis</i> Batman, a truly Herculean task that might kill me, but we'll see.<br />
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So, keep your collective eyeballs peeled for more Batman chronology/timeline stuff from yours truly in the coming months.<br />
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Oh, one more thing. I'm pretty content with the content (hehe) of this blog, meaning I'm fairly satisfied with the lengthy and detailed list we've (me and everyone who helped) come up with so far. But the task never really ends does it? Even if this chronology "wraps up with a neat little bow," there is always editing and fact-checking to be done. Since I don't have staff or an editor I've written and done all the research primarily by myself. Therefore I always find typos and sporadic errors here and there. Likewise, it's possible that there might be some placement issues for certain stories as well. So, any continued input and comments from any reader is still much appreciated and will always be appreciated.<br />
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As I write this, there are only a select few stories that I've left off the list that might need to be added. First on the list are both Kevin Smith's "Cacophony" and its unfinished sequel "Widening Gyre." Until "Widening Gyre" finishes, it's hard to place this story (or to even fully determine whether it's canon or not). The same can be said for Neil Adam's madcap surreal "Odyssey" story-arc that has six more issues to wrap. Although, there is a fairly high percentage chance that there is no way in sweet hell that "Odyssey" can be canon. But here's crossing my fingers that it is somehow. Also on the list is Grant Morrison's continued "Levianthan"/<i>Batman Incorporated</i> mega arc (including Bryan Q. Miller's <i>Batgirl #22</i> and probably some of David Finch's ongoing <i>Dark Knight</i> series that left a lot of threads hanging). While this epic "Leviathan"/<i>Batman Inc</i> story arc will definitely close out the Modern Age proper for Batman, it remains to be seen if the actual post-<i>Flashpoint</i> issues will be a part of the Modern Age canon, or simply reference material to close out the era. Come to think of it, can anything written post-<i>Flashpoint</i> really be considered a part of the Modern Age/pre-reboot-relaunch-whatever DCU? I guess it's really up to us to decide. If anyone can think of any other Batman tale from any era that they think I've overlooked or should be included, please don't hesitate to tell me (either through comments on on this post or via E-mail at therealbatmanchronologyproject@gmail.com). Sorry, I made that gmail account before I realized how stupidly long the name was.<br />
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As always, thanks for reading, everyone. If you enjoy any part of the website, please add yourself as a follower. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Here's to the future!<br />
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--Collin ColsherTreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-69536756649938267022011-06-01T01:40:00.010-04:002011-08-04T20:43:26.205-04:00Thoughts on the relaunch?"You should be extremely excited, not extremely worried! I can say no more. Stay tuned!" --<i>Batman Incorporated</i> artist Chris Burnham, in regard to those wary of DC's announced September company-wide relaunch<br />
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"What Dan DiDio is doing is correct, massively gutsy, and long overdue. More power to him." --<i>Wonder Woman</i> writer J. Michael Straczynski, in regard to publisher Dan DiDio's decision to relaunch the entire line <br />
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In my very first post I discussed relaunches, reboots, and retcons and what makes them bad and good. To refresh your memory: In my opinion, a bad retcon/reboot is one that simply ignores past stories and changes continuity. A good (or better, anyway) retcon is one that uses an in-story event to alter the past and therefore alter continuity. In this latter version, which I've previously referred to as a "pure retcon," the reboot <i>becomes</i> a part of the history. My opinions on the subject still haven't changed.<br />
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Is there a possibility that the <i>Flashpoint</i> reboot will render this chronology blog obsolete? I sure hope not! The original <i>Crisis</i>, <i>Zero Hour</i>, and <i>Infinite Crisis</i> all, to some extent, functioned as company-wide reboots. However, a chronological historical structure was still maintained with each of those mega-events. They all fell into the realm of the "pure reboot" or could be interpreted as such. Now, I'm not going to weigh in on <i>Flashpoint</i> and the reboot until it actually happens. But hopefully it's a fun and engaging read that not only lives up to its hype, but alters the DCU in a <i>respectful way to its current history</i>.<br />
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I trust the exclamations of Chris Burnham and JMS. And with those in mind I'm not worried! After all, DC already has a bunch of parallel Earths to work with including First Wave, All-Star, or Earth One if they really want to construct a refreshed and rebooted DCU. I think no matter what occurs, at the very least, I might have to do some serious editing on here. But what do you guys think? I know it is pure speculation at this point, but <i>how will</i> the reboot effect continuity? Furthermore, what would YOU like to see happen?<br />
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Oh, and, I'm not the only one wondering what's up. Please, please read <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-reboot-10-question-110531.html">this wonderful article</a> by Newsarama Senior Editor Michael Doran.<br />
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AND also read this: <a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/06/06/she-has-no-head-again-she-has-no-head/">Brilliant article by Kelly Thompson</a>!<br />
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AND ONE MORE <a href="http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/06/03/friday-from-the-cheap-seats/">article featuring words of divine wisdom from Greg Hatcher</a>. <br />
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UPDATE: Ok, so on 6/6/11, Morrison FINALLY chimed in and said that <i>Batman Incorporated</i> will go on hiatus after issue #10, but then will be relaunched with a new <i>Batman Incorporated #1</i> in 2012. He also said that he will pen a 12 issue <i>Batman: Leviathan</i> series in 2012 that will incorporate (no pun intended) all aspects of his entire run since he began working on <i>Batman</i> almost six years ago. SO, it would appear as if the reboot/relaunch won't really effect Morrison's run? The same thing has been hinted at in regard to Geoff John's also lengthy and also continuity-heavy <i>Green Lantern</i> run of the past several years. I'm still having trouble imagining what the DCU is going to look like when the dust settles, but at least (or so it would seem) DC higher-ups aren't going to mess with their big-money books (<i>Batman</i> and <i>Green Lantern</i>) and their (arguably) two top writers.<br />
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UPDATE 2: I added this in comments, but here it is in case y'all don't read comments. Vaneta Rogers posted <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/10-lingering-dcnu-questions-110726.html">an amazing inquisitive piece regarding the continuity of the DCnU on Newsarama</a>.<br />
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UPDATE 3: WHOA... <a href="http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/07/grumpy-old-fan-dc%E2%80%99s-new-five-year-mission/">Amazing article worth reading in its entirety</a> by Tom Bondurant.<br />
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UPDATE 4: <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/comics/alan-moore-the-new-52-3-110802.html">A Newsarama interview with Alan Moore</a> where gives his two cents regarding the DC relaunch. It's interesting, whether or not you agree with the angry old genius who hates modern comics.<br />
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UPDATE 5: On July 29, 2011 comic book genius David Uzumeri posted <a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/07/29/new-52-comic-con/">the following article on Comics Alliance</a>.TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-65747636585667121122011-05-01T17:42:00.002-04:002014-07-08T13:42:26.108-04:00THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT: DICK GRAYSONHere's my attempt to keep y'all updated. And if you can't tell, the site is <i>constantly</i> being updated.<br />
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Oh, in case you didn't already know, I have started a separate blogspace for the continued adventures of Dick Grayson as Batman. So check it out at <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/the-modern-age/dick-grayson-as-batman/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT: DICK GRAYSON!</a><br />
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Naturally, I will diligently continue to add all the normal monthly Bat-family books (of which there are a TON) and every other Bat-related books too!TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-85908543428378083902011-04-14T16:26:00.041-04:002014-07-08T13:48:51.264-04:00COMPLETE BATMAN LIST (Year 23 In Order)<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This page has not been updated since 2011. For an updated and correct version of this timeline, please redirect to <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT.COM</a>.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR TWENTY-THREE</b></span> (April 2011 to August 2011)<br />
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--<i>Batman #709 </i><br />
<i>--Batman Incorporated #5 </i>Epilogue<i> </i><br />
<i>--Justice League: Generation Lost #24</i> Epilogue<br />
<i>--Secret Six #36 </i> <br />
<i>--Batman: The Dark Knight #1-5</i> ("GOLDEN DAWN")<br />
<i>--Outsiders Vol. 4 #39-40 </i><br />
<i>--Batman: The Dark Knight #5</i> Epilogue<i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>debut of Jade O'Keafe (r in <i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 1)<i> </i><br />
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--Bat Boy Aaron Langstrom cured (r in <i>Batman & Robin #21</i>)<br />
--<i>Batman & Robin #20</i><br />
--<i>Batman & Robin #23</i><br />
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--<i>Batman Incorporated #6 </i><br />
--<i>Gotham City Sirens #23-26</i> ("X FRIENDS")<br />
<i>--Power Girl Vol. 2 #24</i><i>-25 </i>("WE CAN BE HEROES<i>"</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman Incorporated #7</i><br />
<i>--Weird Worlds Vol. 2 #2</i><br />
<i>--Weird Worlds Vol. 2 #5</i><br />
--<i>Detective Comics #879</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gates of Gotham #5 </i><br />
<i>--Red Robin #23 </i><br />
<i>--</i><i>Red Robin #25</i> Epilogue<br />
--<i>Wonder Woman #613-614 </i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 4 #14 </i><br />
<i>--Justice League of America 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i><i> </i><br />
<i>--Batgirl Vol. 3 #22</i><i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>Batman goes undercover at St. Hadrians (fb from <i>Batman Inc: Lev Strikes! #1</i>, Ch. 1) <i><br /></i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #13 </i> <br />
--<i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 1<br />
--<i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--</i>Batman returns to St. Hadrians (fb from <i>Batman Inc: Lev Strikes! #1</i>, Ch. 1) <br />
--<i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 3 <br />
<i>--Batman Incorporated #8 </i><br />
<i>--Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes #1</i>, Chapter 1<br />
--<i>Red Robin #26</i><br />
<i>--Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes #1</i>, Chapter 2<i> </i><br />
FLASHPOINT<br />
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--flashback from <i>Flashpoint #5</i></div>
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--<i>Flashpoint #1 </i>/ <i>Flashpoint: The Outsider #1</i></div>
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<i>--Flashpoint #2-3 </i></div>
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<i>--Flashpoint #4</i>, Part 1</div>
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<i>--Flashpoint: Batman Knight of Vengeance #2-3</i></div>
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<i>--Flashpoint #4</i>, Part 2 / <i>Flashpoint: The Outsider #3</i></div>
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<i>--Flashpoint #5</i></div>
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<br />TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-30586394902717593372011-04-05T15:43:00.025-04:002014-07-08T13:49:10.354-04:00COMPLETE BATMAN LIST (Years 21-22 In Order)<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This page has not been updated since 2011. For an updated and correct version of this timeline, please redirect to <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT.COM</a>.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR TWENTY-ONE</b></span> (April 2009 to March 2010) <br />
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<i>--52 #47</i> / fb from <i>Batman #673</i> / fb from <i>Robin #176</i> ["Week 47": Thogal ritual ends]<br />
--"Week 47": Bruce reveals that he has discovered the Zur-En-Arrh trigger word in his mind, creates post-hypnotic backup identity known as Batman of Zur-En-Arrh (fb from <i>Batman #681</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #48</i> ["Week 48": Renee Montoya becomes The Question, Religion of Crime stabs Batwoman in the chest]<br />
--<i>52 #49</i> ["Week 49": Black Adam escapes from Chang Tzu]<br />
--<i>52 #49</i> ["Week 49": Dick and Tim meet with Bruce in Budapest, Tim returns to Gotham]<br />
--<i>52 #50</i> / <i>World War III #1</i> ["Week 50": World War III begins]<br />
--<i>World War III #1</i> ["Week 50": Jason Todd becomes fake Nightwing in NYC]<br />
<i>--Robin #148-151</i> ("ROBIN: ONE YEAR LATER") ["Week 50"] <br />
<i>--52 #51</i> ["Week 51": WWIII ends, Bruce attends war memorial service]<br />
--"Week 52": Penguin forced out of Gotham by Warren White (r in <i>Batman #654</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #52</i> ["Week 52": Booster Gold and Rip Hunter time-travel back to end of <i>Infinite Crisis</i> and trap Mr. Mind in a time loop]<br />
--<i>Superman/Batman #27</i> [Power Girl recalls her pre-<i>Crisis</i> memories which she regained during <i>Infinite Crisis</i>]<br />
--<i>Aquaman Vol. 6 #40</i> [AJ Curry becomes the new Aquaman]<br />
--Coast City rebuilt<br />
ONE YEAR LATER/FACE THE FACE<br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #817</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #651</i></div>
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<i>--'tec #818 / </i>fb from <i>'tec 844</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #652</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #819</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #653</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #820</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #654</i></div>
--Bruce and Clark discuss the reformation of the JLA, construction begins on new HQs (r in <i>JL of A v. 2 #7</i>)<br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 5 #9</i>
--Donna Troy becomes Wonder Woman<br />
<i>--Firestorm, The Nuclear Man Vol. 2 #25</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #53-57 </i>("THE REPLACEMENTS")<br />
--<i>Nightwing #118-122</i> [Dick defeats Jason]<br />
--<i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #58-62</i> [Holly and Selina team-up as Catwomen]<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #72-74 </i><br />
--Batman stabbed by random thugs (r in <i>Superman/Batman #28</i>)<br />
--<i>Superman/Batman #75 </i><br />
--<i>Superman #650-653</i> / <i>Action Comics #837-840</i> [Luthor bankrupted and ousted from LexCorp, fails in attempt to destroy Metropolis, flees to Gotham]<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #28-33</i> ("ENEMIES AMONG US")<br />
--debut of Karrie Bishop (r in <i>'tec #822</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #34-36 </i>("METAL MEN")<br />
--Diana returns (fb from <i>Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #2</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #821</i><br />
--debut of Misfit<br />
--<i>Action Comics #842</i> [debut of Auctioneer, Bruce and Clark learn about the "3rd Kryptonian," search begins]<br />
WHO IS WONDER WOMAN?<br />
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<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #2</i></div>
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<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 3 Annual #1</i></div>
<i>--Superman & Batman vs. Vampires & Werewolves #1-6</i> <br />
--debut of Pandora (r in <i>'tec #822</i>)<br />
<i>--Aquaman, Sword of Atlantis #51</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #822</i><br />
<i>--Robin #152-155</i><br />
<i>--LOTDK #207-211 </i>("DARKER THAN DEATH") <br />
<i>--Robin #159</i><br />
<i>--LOTDK #212-213</i><br />
--Nightwing turns down offer to be in the new JLA (r in <i>Justice League of America Vol. 2 #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #0-7 </i>("TORNADO'S PATH")<br />
<i>--Robin #161-163</i><br />
--Flash Bart Allen joins JLA (r in <i>Booster Gold Vol. 2 #1</i>)<br />
--Robin and Supergirl apprehend every Arkham inmate (fb from <i>Superman/Batman #62</i>)<br />
--Killer Croc escapes Arkham (fb from <i>Joker's Asylum II: Killer Croc</i>)<br />
<i>--The Brave and the Bold #27</i><br />
<i>--Booster Gold Vol. 2 #1</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 2 #69-72</i> ("SEEING RED")<br />
--Geo-Force joins JLA (r in <i>Justice League of America Vol. 2 #8</i>)<br />
--Batman fights combat test soldier (r in <i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 2) <br />
<i>--Booster Gold Vol. 3 #1</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--The Brave and the Bold Vol. 3 #29</i><br />
<i>--Martian Manhunter Vol. 3 #3-8</i> ("THE OTHERS AMONG US") <br />
<i>--Detective Comics #823-824</i><br />
--<i>Teen Titans Vol. 3 #44-46</i> [Teen Titans defeat Titans East, Cassie becomes good again but goes into hiding, Talia reclaims leadership of League of Assassins]<br />
<i>--Justice Society of America Vol. 3 #1</i><br />
--Killer Croc returns to Arkham (fb from <i>Joker's Asylum II: Killer Croc</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #825-826</i><br />
--Joker uses Ivar Loxias identity (fb from <i>'tec #834</i>)<br />
<i>--Manhunter Vol. 3 #28</i><br />
--<i>Manhunter Vol. 3 #30 </i>[Wonder Woman acquitted of murder of Max Lord]<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #827-832</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #129</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #833-834 </i>("TRUST")<br />
--Amanda Waller tricks Bane into starting civil war in Santa Prisca, recruits him into Suicide Squad (r in <i>Checkmate Vol. 2 #11-12</i>)<br />
--<i>Action Comics #844-845</i> [debut of Chris Kent]<br />
<i>--Black Adam: The Dark Age #2-6</i><br />
<i>--Hawkgirl #63 </i><br />
--Joker escapes from Arkham (r in <i>Justice Society of America Vol. 3 #5</i>)<br />
--Joker sent back to Arkham (r in <i>Countdown #51</i>)<br />
--<i>Countdown #51 </i>[death of Duela Dent, <i>Countdown</i> begins]<br />
THE LIGHTNING SAGA<br />
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #7</i>, Epilogue </div>
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #8</i></div>
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<i>--Countdown #50</i></div>
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<i>--J S of A Vol. 3 #5</i> / ff from <i>J S of A Vol. 3 #1</i></div>
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #9</i></div>
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<i>--Justice Society of America Vol. 3 #6</i></div>
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<i>--J L of A Vol. 2 #10</i></div>
<i>--All Flash #1</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #841</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #68</i> [Holly Robinson goes into hiding]<br />
<i>--Brave & The Bold Vol. 3 #1-6 </i>("THE LORDS OF LUCK")<br />
--Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #6-7 [Wonder Woman arrested by DEO]<br />
AMAZONS ATTACK! Part 1<br />
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<i>--Amazons Attack #1-2 </i></div>
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<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #8-9</i></div>
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<i>--</i>flashback from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #69</i></div>
<i>--Countdown #43-42</i><br />
AMAZONS ATTACK! Part 2<br />
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<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #10-12</i> <i> </i></div>
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<i>--Amazons Attack #3-6</i></div>
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<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #69</i></div>
--Second Feature from <i>Countdown #49-38</i> [Donna, Jason, and Kyle begin traveling through multiverse; debuts of The Monitors]<br />
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 2 #75</i> <br />
<i>--Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 4 #15-17 </i>("WANTED: HAL JORDAN")<br />
<i>--Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #37-42</i> ("TORMENT")<br />
CHECKOUT<br />
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<i>--Checkmate Vol. 2 #15</i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders Vol. 3 #49</i></div>
<i>--Robin #164-167</i><br />
<em>--Blue Beetle Vol. 7 #17</em><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #835-836</i> ("ABSOLUTE TERROR")<br />
<i>--Batman Confidential #44-48</i> ("BATMAN vs. THE UNDEAD") <br />
<i>--DCU Halloween Special 2010 #1</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #12</i><br />
<i>--Countdown #36</i><br />
--<i>Detective Comics #841</i>, Epilogue [Tweedle-Dum fights Tweedle-Dee]<br />
--Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee escape Arkham (r in <i>Outsiders: 5 of a Kind</i>)<br />
--<i>Trials of Shazam #1</i> [Captain Marvel becomes Shazam, Freddie Freeman begins "Trials of Shazam"]<br />
OUTSIDERS: FIVE OF A KIND <br />
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<i>--Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Nightwing/Boomerang #1 </i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Katana/Shazam! #1</i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Thunder/Manhunter #1 </i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Metamorpho/Aquaman #1</i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Wonder Woman/Grace #1</i></div>
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<i>--Outsiders Vol. 3 #50</i></div>
<i>--Superman/Batman #43-45</i><br />
--Batman cracks down on off-world smugglers (r in <i>Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #655-658</i> ("BATMAN AND SON") <br />
<i>--Batman #664-665</i><br />
--Batman consults Black Casebook, warns Gordon about the 3rd substitute Batman (r in <i>Batman #672</i>) <br />
<i>--Batman #667-669</i><br />
--Joker escapes jail, forms new Injustice League with Luthor and Cheetah (fb from <i>JLofA Wedding Special #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman Annual #26 </i><br />
--League of Assassins splits into 2 factions, one loyal to Talia, one loyal to the Sensei (r in <i>Batman Annual #26</i>)<br />
--Superman and Batman discuss the results of their failed search for the "3rd Kryptonian" (r in <i>Superman #668</i>)<br />
--Batgirl invited back into Bat-Family (r in <i>Batgirl Vol. 2 #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Countdown #34</i><br />
<i>--</i>Catwoman watches Batman interrogate crook (fb from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #79</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #46</i><br />
UNLIMITED<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League of America Wedding Special #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #13-15</i></div>
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Justice League of America Vol. 3 #18</i><br />
<i>--Batman/Catwoman: Follow the Money #1</i><i> </i><br />
--Batman apprehends Scarecrow (r in <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #71</i>) <br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #71</i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special</i>, Part 2 / <i>Countdown #30</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #837</i><br />
--Selina asks Bruce to set up an adoption for Helena (fb from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #72</i>)<br />
<i>--Teen Titans Vol. 3 #50-52 </i>("TITANS OF TOMORROW TODAY")<br />
<i>--Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Cyborg Superman #1</i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 4 #24</i><br />
<i>--Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman-Prime #1</i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 4 #25</i><br />
--Selina gives up Helena for adoption (fb from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #72</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman #668</i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow and Black Canary #1</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #72</i><br />
<i>--The Flash Vol. 2 #233</i><br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 5 #23</i>
<i>--Superman/Batman #42</i>, Epilogue<br />
--<i>Booster Gold Vol. 2 #5</i> [Booster time-travels in failed attempt to stop Joker from paralyzing Babs]<br />
<i>--Captain Carrot & The Final Ark #3</i><br />
<i>--Gotham Underground #1-9</i><br />
<i>--Batman and The Outsiders Vol. 2 #1-3</i><br />
--J'onn, disguised as Blockbuster, captured by Suicide Squad (r in <i>Salvation Run</i> / <i>J L of A Vol. 2 #19</i>)<br />
--<i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #74</i> [Catwoman kidnapped by Suicide Squad]<br />
--<i>Salvation Run #2</i> [Bane kicked out of Suicide Squad, sent to prison planet with Luthor, Catwoman, and J'onn]<br />
--Amanda Waller publicly confirms existence of prison planet (r in <i>J L of A Vol. 2 #17-18</i>)<br />
<i>--52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen #1-6</i><br />
<i>--Justice Society of America Vol. 3 #10-11 </i>("THY KINGDOM COME")<br />
THE RESURRECTION OF RA'S AL GHUL<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #670</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #168</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing #138</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #838</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #671</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #169</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing #139</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #839</i></div>
--The Sensei is resurrected / debut of Sasha Lo (fbs from <i>Batman #705 </i>& <i>Batman #707</i>) <br />
--<i>Green Arrow & Black Canary #3</i> [Connor Hawke shot] <br />
<i>--Nightwing #140</i><br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 5 #25</i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow and Black Canary #4 </i><br />
<i>--Robin #170</i><br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #17-19 </i>("SANCTUARY") <br />
<em>--Infinity, Inc. Vol. 2 #6</em><br />
<i>--Nightwing #141-142 </i>("FREEFALL")<br />
<i>--Green Arrow and Black Canary #5 </i><br />
<i>--Robin #171</i><br />
<i>--Batman and The Outsiders #4-9</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #842</i><br />
<i>--Checkmate Vol. 2 #24-25 </i>("CASTLING")<br />
<i>--Blue Beetle Vol. 7 #25</i><br />
--Zatanna re-joins JLA (r in <i>'tec #843</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #843-844 </i><br />
<i>--Booster Gold #1,000,000</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #47-49 </i>("K")<br />
<i>--Batman #659-662</i> ("GROTESK")<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #50</i><br />
<i>--Tales of the Unexpected Vol. 2 #4</i><br />
--Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman contemplate kicking Wally out of JLA (r in <i>J L of A Vol. 2 #20</i>)<br />
--<i>Salvation Run #7</i> [supervillains return to Earth from prison planet, J'onn goes missing]<br />
<i>--Action Comics #851</i><br />
<i>--Trinity #1-9</i><br />
--Batman apprehends Mr. Polka-Dot (r in <i>J L of A Vol. 2 #21</i>)<br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #21</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #22-26 </i><br />
<i>--Rann-Thanagar Holy War #1</i><br />
--<i>Tangent: Superman's Reign #3-12</i><br />
<i>--Faces of Evil: Kobra #1</i><br />
--<i>Detective Comics #845</i><br />
--<i>Superman/Batman #51-52</i> ("LIL' LEAGUERS") <br />
--Man-Bat re-unites with wife for 1st time since prison planet (r in <i>Batman & The Outsiders v. 2 #10</i>)<br />
<i>--The Trials of Shazam! #12 </i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #53-56</i> ("SUPER/BAT")<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #60-63 </i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #65</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl Vol. 2 #1</i><br />
<i>--DC Universe: Decisions #1-4</i><br />
<i>--Batman and The Outsiders #9</i>, Epilogue<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman and The Outsiders #10</i><br />
--Batman returns to the Outsiders after fighting Bloodlines Parasite (r in <i>Batgirl Vol. 2 #5</i>)<br />
<i>--Batgirl Vol. 2 #5-6 </i>("REDEMPTION ROAD")<br />
--debut of Lee Cheng (r in <i>Batman Confidential #36</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #840</i><br />
<i>--Batman Confidential #36-39 </i>("BLACKHAWK DOWN") <br />
<i>--Nightwing #145, </i>Part 1<br />
--Ollie searches for Connor Hawke, questions Batman about Ra's Al Ghul (fb from <i>GA & BC #8</i>)<br />
<i>--Nightwing #145, </i>Part 2 <br />
--Batman questions Ra's Al Ghul regarding the missing Connor Hawke (r in <i>GA & BC </i><i>#11</i>)<br />
<i>--Green Arrow and Black Canary #9-12</i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow & Black Canary #14 </i><br />
<i>--Robin #174</i> <br />
--<i>Death of the New Gods #8</i> [Darkseid defeats The Source, New Genesis merges with Apokolips]<br />
--<i>Birds of Prey #121-124</i> [Joker escapes Arkham; Oracle savagely beats Joker, who returns to Arkham]<br />
--<i>Countdown to Final Crisis #2</i> [death of Darkseid]<br />
<i>--Action Comics #864-865</i><br />
<i>--Trinity #10-17</i><br />
--<i>Trinity #18-34</i> overlaps with next 3 items which take place in the past<br />
--Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are teleported to ancient Earth-1 (r in <i>Trinity #30</i>)<br />
--after centuries pass on Earth-1, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman becomes gods (r in <i>Trinity #32-35</i>)<br />
--civil god war begins during Bronze Age on Earth-1, Holy Trinity exiles themselves to citadel where their memories begin to fade (fb from <i>Trinity #37</i>)<br />
--<i>Trinity #35-52</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR TWENTY-TWO</b></span> (April 2010 to March 2011)<br />
<br />
<i>--Wednesday Comics #1-12</i><br />
--Penguin hires assassin to kill Bruce (fb from <i>Brave & Bold Vol. 3 #13</i>) <br />
<i>--Vixen: Return of the Lion #1</i><br />
--Penguins hires assassin to kill Bruce (fb from <i>Brave & Bold Vol. 3 #13</i>) <br />
<i>--Vixen: Return of the Lion #3-5</i> <br />
<i>--The Brave and The Bold Vol. 3 #13</i><br />
--<i>Booster Gold Vol. 2 #11-12</i> [Booster and Goldstar time-travel to past to protect timeline]<br />
<b>--</b>Booster Gold Vol. 2 #14 [Booster time-travels to past to protect timeline]<br />
<i>--Batman Confidential #39</i>, Epilogue<br />
--<i>Solo #1</i>, Part 1<br />
--Bruce goes on a few dates with Una Nemo (fb from <i>Batman & Robin #18</i>)<br />
--Jezebel Jet and Bruce become media's darling celebrity couple (r in <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #81</i>)<br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #81-82</i> ("FINAL JEOPARDY")<br />
<i>--Batman #672-674</i><br />
<i>--DC Universe #0</i> [Darkseid's soul falls backward in time to Bat-Year 19]<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #78</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #81-84</i> ("SORCERER KINGS")<i> </i> <br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 5 #30</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #846-850</i> ("HEART OF HUSH")<br />
--Martin Suarez wins special US Presidential Election* <br />
--<i>Action Comics #870</i> [death of Jonathan Kent, city of Kandor restored, emergence of Kryptonians]<br />
--Batman offers condolences to Superman (fb from <i>J L of A Vol. 2 #31</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman in Barcelona: Dragon's Knight #1</i><br />
--<i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 4 <i></i><br />
<i>--Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 6 <br />
<i>--Superman: New Krypton Special #1</i> <br />
<i>--Batman #675</i> <br />
--Batman meets with Spoiler (fb from <i>Robin #176</i>)<br />
--Bruce records messages for Bat-family<br />
--Bruce alters will to benefit Tim (fb from <i>Red Robin #11</i>)<br />
--Bruce raids Jezebel's hotel safe, discovers that she is evil (r in <i>Batman #681</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #676-678</i> ("BATMAN R.I.P.")<br />
--Bruce is photographed as the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh (r in <i>Robin #176</i>)<br />
--<i>Robin #175-176</i> [Robin learns that Batman has "gone crazy"]<br />
<i>--Batman #679-681</i> ("BATMAN R.I.P." Continued...)<br />
<i>--</i><i>Batman & The Outsiders Vol. 2 #11 </i>/ flashback from<i> </i><i>Batman & The Outsiders Vol. 2 #12 </i>[death of Salah Miandad, Order of Purity steals Suit of Sorrows, Batman missing for 24 hours] <br />
<i>--Batman #701</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Batman & The Outsiders Vol. 2 #12</i> [Salah Miandad's funeral, Bruce sleeps]<br />
<i>--Batman #701</i>, Part 2 / fb from <i>Batman #683</i><br />
FINAL CRISIS<br />
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<i>--FC #1 </i>/ <i>Batman #702, </i>Part 1<i> / JLofA Vol. 2 #21</i>, Part 2 / fb from <i>FC: Requiem</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--DC Universe: Last Will and Testament #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis: Requiem #1 </i>/ fb from <i>FC #2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--FC#2</i>, Part 1 / fb from <i>FC: Revelations #1</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>Final Crisis: Revelations #1</i>, Part 2</div>
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #27-30</i><br />
FINAL CRISIS Continued...<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis #2</i>, Part 2 / fb from <i>Batman #863</i> / fb from <i>FC #3</i> / fb from <i>Batman #683</i>)<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #702</i>, Part 2</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis #2</i>, Part 3</div>
</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>FC: Superman Beyond 3D #1-2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>FC: Legion of 3 Worlds #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>Final Crisis #3-5</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis #6</i>, Part 2</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #682-683</i> ("LAST RITES") / <i>Batman #702</i>, Part 3</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<b>--</b>fb from <i>Batman & Robin #8</i> [Darkseid keeps one dead Batman clone] <b></b></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>FC: Legion of 3 Worlds #2-5 </i>[Bart Allen and Connor Kent resurrected]<i> </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis #6</i>, Part 2<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
--<i>Batman #702</i>, Part 4 </div>
</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Final Crisis #7 </i>/ <i>Batman #686</i> / <i>'tec #853 </i><br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #702, </i>Part 5<i> / </i>r in<i> Batman #681 </i>/ r in <i>Return of Bruce Wayne #1</i></div>
</div>
THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE Part 1<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1 </i>[Bruce in 9000 BCE]</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #2</i>, Part 1<i> </i>[Bruce in 1640]</div>
--<i>Superman/Batman #76</i>, Part 1<br />
--Bruce's funeral held (fb from <i>Batman #687</i> / <i>Superman/Batman #76</i>)<br />
--<i>Detective Comics #850</i>, Epilogue [Selina steals Tommy Elliot's money]<br />
--<i>Blackest Night #0</i>, Part 1 [Hal and Barry visit Bruce's grave] <br />
--<i>Robin #177-182</i> [overlaps with next 4 items, debut of new Anarky, gang war continues in Gotham]<br />
<i>--Batman & The Outsiders Vol. 2 #13-14</i> [Batgirl forms Network, gang war ensues] <br />
--<i>Nightwing Vol. 2 #151</i> [metahuman corpses moved to Hall of Justice, gang war ensues]<br />
--<i>Detective Comics #851</i> [gang war ensues, debuts of Millicent Mayne and Gracchus]<br />
--<i>Batman #684</i> [gang war ensues]<br />
LAST RITES/FACES OF EVIL<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #852</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #685</i></div>
<i>--Batman & The Outsiders Special</i><br />
<i>--Robin #183</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #152</i><br />
--Joker poisons Arkham, inmates moved to Blackgate (r in <i>Battle for Cowl - Arkham</i>)<br />
--<i>Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #1</i>, Part 1 [debut of Abraham Arlington as Azrael] <br />
BATTLE FOR THE COWL<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Battle for the Cowl - Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead?</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #153</i> </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - Arkham Asylum #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - Man-Bat #1</i><i> </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #1</i>, Part 2 </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>-</i><i>-Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #2-</i><i>3</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - Commissioner Gordon</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1</i>, Part 2<i> </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl #2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - The Underground #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - The Network #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl #3</i></div>
--Kate Spencer becomes D.A. (fb from 2nd Feature from <i>Streets of Gotham #1)</i><br />
<i>--Batman #687</i>, Part 1<br />
--<i>Superman #685</i> [Kryptonians move to New Krypton]<br />
--<i>J L of A Vol. 2 #31</i> / <i>J L: Cry for Justice #1</i> [JLA in shambles, splinter group forms]<br />
--Cassie Cain gives Batgirl costume to Stephanie Brown (fb from <i>Batgirl Vol. 4 #1</i> / r in <i>Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Batgirl #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #153</i>, Part 2 <br />
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl #3, </i>Epilogue<br />
--Damian becomes Robin, Tim angry (fb from <i>Red Robin #1</i>) <br />
<i>--Batman: Battle for the Cowl - Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive?</i><br />
--Tim says goodbye to Stephanie (fb from <i>Red Robin #2</i>)<br />
--Tim says goodbye to Cassie Sandsmark (fb from <i>Red Robin #3</i>)<br />
--debut of Red Robin, Tim fights Dick (fb from <i>Red Robin #4</i>)<br />
--Tim visits parents' graves (fb from <i>DCU Halloween Special 09</i>) <br />
--Tim leaves Gotham (fb from <i>Red Robin #4</i>)<br />
--<i>Booster Gold Vol. 2 #21-24</i> [Booster time-travels to past to fix timestream]<br />
<i>--Booster Gold Vol. 2 #25 </i><br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #1-3 </i>("BATMAN REBORN")<br />
--framing scenes from <i>Batman #676</i> and <i>Batman #681</i> [Dynamic Duo apprehends Le Bossu, death of Cardinal Maggi]<br />
--domino killings begin (r in <i>Batman & Robin #10</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #687</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #76</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Batman #688</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl Vol. 4 #1</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-2 </i>("BATMAN: REBORN")<br />
<i>--Batman #689-691</i> ("LONG SHADOWS")<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #76</i>, Part 3 <br />
--<i>Gotham City Sirens #1 </i>/ fb from <i>Gotham City Sirens #26</i> <i> </i>[debut of Boneblaster] <br />
<i>--Gotham City Sirens #2 </i>[debut of Broker]<br />
<i>--Gotham City Sirens #3</i><br />
--<i>Gotham City Sirens #4-6</i> [Sirens face Gaggy disguised as Joker]<br />
THE 8th DEADLY SIN<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman Annual #27</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics Annual #11</i></div>
<i>--Azrael Vol. 2 #1</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #854-856</i><br />
<i>--</i><i>Detective Comics #857-860</i> [overlaps with next 7 items]<br />
--Tim's search for Bruce continues (r in Red Robin #1-3)<br />
--Red Robin #4 [Tim finds cave paintings in Iraq] (r in <i>Return of Bruce Wayne #3</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #700</i> <br />
<i>--Vigilante Vol. 2 #10 </i><br />
<i>--DCU Halloween Special '09 #1</i><i> </i><br />
<i>--Batgirl Vol. 4 #5-7</i> ("CORE REQUIREMENTS")<br />
<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #3-6</i><br />
<i>--</i>Batman fights combat test soldier (r in <i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 2)<i> </i><br />
--<i>J L of A Vol. 2 #35</i> [Plastic Man and Red Tornado return to JLA]<br />
<i>--World's Finest Vol. 2 #3-4</i><br />
--AJ Curry steps down as Aquaman and disappears (r in <i>Titans Vol. 2 #15</i>)<br />
<i>--Titans Vol. 2 #15</i><br />
BLACKEST NIGHT <br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Blackest Night #0, Part 2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Blackest Night #1 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Blackest Night: Batman #1-3</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Blackest Night #2-3</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman/Batman #66-67</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--</i>Lynx helps Dynamic Duo (r in <i>Red Robin #13</i>)</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<b>--</b><i>Blackest Night #4-7</i> / <i>GL Vol. 4 #51</i> / <i>BN: Titans #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Blackest Night #8 </i><b><br />
</b></div>
<i>--Justice League Generation Lost #1-3</i> <br />
--<i>JL: Cry for Justice #5-7</i> [death of Lian Harper, bomb detonated in Star City, Roy Harper injured]<br />
<i>--Titans Vol. 2 #23 </i><br />
<i>--Titans: Villains For Hire #1 </i><br />
RISE AND FALL<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League: Rise of Arsenal #1 </i>/ fb from <i>JL: Rise & Fall Special</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League: Rise & Fall Special #1</i>, Part 1 <i> </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Justice League: Rise & Fall Special #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--J L of A Vol. 2 #41-42 </i>/ <i>JL: Cry for Justice #7</i>, Epilogue [death of Prometheus]</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #43</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice League: The Rise & Fall Special #1</i>, Part 2</div>
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #43</i>, Part 2</div>
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<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 3 #32</i>, Part 1</div>
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<i>--Justice League: Rise of Arsenal #2-3 </i></div>
--Batman busts Dawson and Trick (fb from <i>Superman 80-Page Giant 2010 #1</i>)<br />
--Martin Suarez inaugurated as new President of the United States* <br />
--<i>Red Robin #6-8</i><i> </i><br />
<i>--Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton #1</i> [Sam Lane/Braniac/Lex Luthor attack New Krypton]<br />
<i>--Justice League Generation Lost #10 </i><br />
<i>--</i>Batman teams-up with Power Girl (fbs from <i>Power Girl Vol. 2 #16-17</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman: War of the Supermen #1-5 </i>[New Kryptonian Earthling War]<br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #44-45</i> (BRIGHTEST DAY") <br />
BRIGHTEST DAY / THE DARK THINGS <br />
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #46</i></div>
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<i>--Justice Society of America Vol.2 #41</i></div>
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #47</i></div>
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<i>--Justice Society of America Vol. 2 #42</i></div>
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<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #48</i></div>
--<i>Arkham Reborn #1</i><br />
<i>--Batman #692-694</i> / <i>Arkham Reborn #2</i><br />
<i>--Arkham Reborn #3 </i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Streets of Gotham #7-8</i><br />
<i>--Batman #695-697 </i>("LIFE AFTER DEATH" Conclusion)<br />
--Dick starts trophy room, teams with Supergirl vs "Murder Maestro" (r in <i>J L of A v. 2 #49</i>) <br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #49</i><br />
<i>--Azrael Vol. 2 #4</i><br />
<i>--Nemesis: The Impostors #1-4</i><br />
<i>--Batman #698-699</i> ("RIDDLE ME THIS") <br />
<i>--Batman 80-Page Giant Vol. 2 #1</i><br />
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 3 #32</i>, Part 2 <br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #4-6</i> ("REVENGE OF THE RED HOOD")<br />
<i>--DC Holiday Special 2009</i>, Part 1 <br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #7-9 </i>("BLACKEST KNIGHT")<br />
<i>--DC Holiday Special 2009</i>, Part 3<br />
<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #7-11</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #861-863</i> ("CUTTER")<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #864-866</i><br />
TWO-FACE: THE LONG WAY DOWN <br />
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<i>--</i>Second Feature from<i> Batman: Streets of Gotham #14</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #15</i> </div>
<i>--Detective Comics #867-868</i> ("IMPOSTOR WARS" Part 1) [overlaps with next 2 items]<br />
--Tommy Elliot (as Bruce Wayne) begins paroling criminals (r in <i>Batman: Streets of Gotham #15</i>) <br />
--<i>Red Robin #9-10</i><br />
--<i>Batgirl Vol. 4 #8</i><br />
<i>--Red Robin #11-15</i><br />
<i>--Superman #700</i>, Part 3<i> </i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #869</i>, Part 1<i> </i><br />
--Alfred begins investigating Wayne Manor (r in <i>Batman & Robin #10</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #869</i>, Part 1 <br />
<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #12-13</i> ("CARPENTER'S TALE")<br />
--<i>Superman/Batman #75</i>, Part 5<br />
<i>--DCU Halloween Special 2010 #1</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Superman #702-703</i> ("GROUNDED") <br />
--<i>Superman/Batman #77 </i><br />
<i>--Justice League of America Vol. 2 #50-53</i> ("OMEGA")<i> </i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #869</i>, Part 2 <br />
<b>--</b>JLA learns that Bruce is stuck in the past (r in <i>Batman & Robin #10</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #869</i>, Part 3<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #870</i> ("IMPOSTOR WARS" Conclusion)<br />
--Second Feature from <i>Batman: Streets of Gotham #16 </i>[Two-Face returns from injury]<br />
--Una Nemo survives shooting, learns of her unique condition (fb from <i>Batman & Robin #18</i>) <br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #10-12</i> ("BATMAN VS. ROBIN") <br />
--Rip Hunter's team begins looking for Bruce (<i>ROBW #1</i>) [overlaps with <i>Batman & Robin #12</i>]<br />
--Rip's team returns with time capsule and Bruce's recording (r in <i>ROBW #5</i> / fb in <i>Batman #702</i>) <br />
--<i>Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1-6 </i>[Rip Hunter's search party lost] <br />
THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE Part 2 <br />
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #2</i>, Part 2 [Bruce in 1640s]</div>
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #3 </i>[Bruce in 1718]<br />
--<i>Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #4 </i>[Bruce in in 19th Century]</div>
--Bat-family learns the truth about Simon Hurt (r in <i>Batman & Robin #15-16</i> / r in <i>ROBW #5-6</i>)<br />
--Dick delivers the "cape and cowl relic" to Red Robin (r in <i>Return of Bruce Wayne #5</i>)<br />
--<i>Batman #703 </i><br />
<i>--Titans #28-30</i> ("FAMILY REUNIONS")<i> </i> <br />
THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE Conclusion [these 5 bullets overlap with following 3 bullets]<br />
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5</i>, Part 1 [Bruce in 1970]</div>
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #6, </i>Part 1 [Bruce at Vanishing Point]</div>
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #2</i> (Vanishing Point scene)</div>
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<i>--</i><i>Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5</i>, Part 2 [Bruce returns]</div>
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<i>--Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #6</i>, Part 2 [Bruce triumphant]</div>
BATMAN AND ROBIN MUST DIE! <br />
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--Hurt controls Gotham, poses as Bruce's father (fb from <i>B & R #13-15</i>)</div>
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<i>--Batman & Robin #13 </i></div>
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<i>--Batman & Robin #15</i></div>
<i>--Batman & Robin #15</i>, Conclusion<br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #16</i><br />
<i>--</i><i>Wonder Woman #601<b> </b></i>[Wonder Woman's history is altered so that she is only becoming a hero now and nobody knows who she is]<i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>Bruce becomes The Insider, tests Dick and Damian (r in <i>Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Batgirl #1</i>)<b> </b><br />
BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME Part 1<br />
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Batman & Robin #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Red Robin #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Outsiders #1</i></div>
HOUSE OF HUSH <br />
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<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #14</i>, Part 1</div>
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<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #16</i></div>
BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME Part 2<br />
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Batgirl #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Catwoman #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Commissioner Gordon #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Oracle #1</i></div>
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<i>--Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Ra's Al Ghul #1</i></div>
<i>--Azrael Vol. 2 #14-16 </i>/ fb from <i>Batman #708</i> ("THREE MYSTERIES")<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman: Streets of Gotham #17-20 </i>("HOUSE OF HUSH" Conclusion)<i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>debut of Rayhan Mazin (fb from <i>Power Girl Vol. 2 #24</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman: The Return #1</i><br />
<b>NOTE: Dick Grayson's chronology continues separately from this point on! Follow along at The <a href="http://therealbatmanchronologyprojectgrayson.blogspot.com/2010/11/dick-grayson-as-batman-chronology.html">DICK GRAYSON BATMAN CHRONOLOGY</a>!</b><i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>Bruce begins investigation into Kate Kane (r in <i>Batwoman #0</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Red Robin #17</i><br />
<i>--Brightest Day #14</i><br />
--Bruce spies on Kate Kane - Day 4 (fb from <i>Batwoman #0</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman 80 Page Giant 2010 #1</i>, Part 6<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman 80 Page Giant 2010 #1</i>, Part 5<i></i><br />
ALL THE RAGE<br />
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<i>--Detective Comics Annual #12</i></div>
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<i>--Batman Annual #28</i></div>
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<i>--</i>Third Feature from <i>Batman Annual #28</i>, Part 1</div>
<i>--Azrael Vol. 2 #17-18</i><br />
<i>--Batman #704</i><br />
<i>--Batman, Inc. #1</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Batman & Robin #18</i><br />
<i>--Batman, Inc. #1</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Batman, Inc. #2</i><br />
<i>--Power Girl Vol. 2 #20<br />
--Superman #710 </i><br />
--Bruce spies on Kate Kane - Day 17 (fb<b> </b>from <i>Batwoman #0</i>)<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 4 #62</i><br />
--Bruce spies on Kate Kane - Day 21 (fb from <i>Batwoman #0</i>)<br />
<i>--Brightest Day #21</i> <br />
--Bruce spies on Kate Kane - Day 23 (fb<b> </b>from <i>Batwoman #0</i>)<br />
<i>--Power Girl Vol. 2 #21</i><br />
<i>--Justice League: Generation Lost #22-24 </i><br />
<i>--Batwoman #0 </i><br />
<i>--</i>Dick completes Nightrunner's training (r in <i>J L of A Vol. 4 #55</i>)<br />
<i>--Action Comics #900</i><br />
<i>--Action Comics #903</i>, Part 3<br />
--<i>Action Comics #904 </i><br />
--Third Feature from <i>Batman Annual #28</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--Birds of Prey Vol. 2 #7-10 </i>("DEATH OF ORACLE!")<br />
<i>--Batman, Inc. #3-5</i>TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-26134160172289642792011-04-04T15:10:00.005-04:002014-07-08T13:49:24.323-04:00COMPLETE BATMAN LIST (Years 18-20 In Order)<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This page has not been updated since 2011. For an updated and correct version of this timeline, please redirect to <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT.COM</a>.
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">YEAR EIGHTEEN</span> </b>(April 2006 to March 2007)<br />
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BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE Continued...<br />
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #27 </i></div>
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<i>--Batman #601-602 </i>("TURNING THE TOWN RED")</div>
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<i>--Batgirl #27</i></div>
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<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #68</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #28-29 </i>("THE MORTICIAN")</div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #768-770</i> ("PURITY")</div>
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<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #69</i></div>
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #1-4 </i>("ANODYNE") <br />
<i>--JLA: Scary Monsters #1-6</i><br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #183</i><br />
BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE Continued...<br />
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<i>--Birds of Prey #43</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #603-604</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #771</i></div>
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<i>--Batgirl #29</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #30</i></div>
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<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #91-92</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #772</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #31</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #605</i></div>
<i>--Detective Comics #773</i><br />
<i>--DC First: Batgirl/The Joker #1</i><br />
<i>--Action Comics #792</i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>'tec #773-775 </i>("THE HUNT")<br />
--debut of Faith (r in <i>JLA #69</i> / <i>JLA #73</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA #64</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #774</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--Batman #606-607</i> ("DEATH-WISH FOR TWO")<br />
<i>--Robin #106</i><br />
<i>--Gotham Central #1-5</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #33</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Orphans #1-2 </i><br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 4 #74</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #33-36</i> ("TABULA RASA")<br />
<i>--JSA #37</i><br />
--<i>Green Lantern Vol. 3 #145</i> [Kyle Rayner becomes Ion]<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #149</i><br />
<i>--Robin #116-120</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #32</i><br />
<i>--Power Company #15</i><br />
--Lucius Fox awakes from 11 month coma (r in <i>Batman: Family #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Family #1-2</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #10</i><br />
<i>--LOTDK #177-178 </i>("LOST CARGO")<br />
<i>--Batgirl #31-32</i><br />
<i>--Robin #121-122</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #774</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Gotham Central #6-10 </i>("HALF A LIFE") <br />
--Bruce sends Bane to St. Louis (fb in <i>Gotham Knights #47</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA #65</i><br />
--JLA defeats Per Degaton (r in <i>JLA: Welcome to the Working Week</i>)<br />
--<i>Green Lantern Vol. 4</i> [Kyle re-creates the Guardians and becomes a GL again]<br />
<i>--JLA/Spectre: Soul War #1-2</i><br />
<i>--JLA: Welcome to the Working Week</i><br />
--Batman fights Checkmate (r in <i>'tec #775</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: LOTDK #185-189</i> ("RIDDLE ME THAT")<br />
<i>--Batman: Family #3-8</i> / <i>Gotham Central #11</i><br />
--Batman fights Checkmate (r in <i>'tec #775</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #189</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #776-782</i><br />
<i>--</i>Two-Face sent back to Arkham (r in <i>'tec #783</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #783</i> <br />
--Bane apprehends Warp in Paris (fb from Gotham Knights #47)<br />
<i>--Batman: Family #8</i>, Epilogue <br />
--Batman fights Checkmate (r in <i>'tec #775</i>)<br />
<i>--Gotham Central #12-15 </i>("SOFT TARGETS")<br />
<i>--Gotham Central #16-22</i> <br />
<i>--JLA/JSA Secret Files #1</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--JLA/JSA: Virtue & Vice</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #34-38</i><br />
--Batman fights Checkmate (r in <i>'tec #775</i>)<br />
--Batman fights Checkmate (r in <i>'tec #775</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA/JSA: Virtue & Vice</i>, Epilogue<br />
--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #194</i> [Clark Kent re-hired by <i>Daily Planet</i>]<br />
<i>--LOTDK #197-199</i> ("BLAZE OF GLORY")<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #155</i><br />
<i>--Harley Quinn #25</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #75</i><br />
HUSH Part One<br />
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<i><i>--Batman #608-609</i></i></div>
--Bane attacks The Ventriloquist, Bane meets with Pix (fbs from <i>Gotham Knights #47</i>)<br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #13-16</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #775 </i> <br />
--<i>Suicide Squad Vol. 2 #1</i> [Cluemaster presumed dead (incorrectly) after failed SS mission]<br />
<i>--Batgirl #39-40</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #19</i><br />
--Elastix drug explodes on the Gotham streets (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #41</i>)<br />
--Aaron Langstrom secretly moves into the Batcave (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #45</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #37-42</i> <br />
--Sasha Bordeaux returns to Checkmate<br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #95-97</i><br />
<i>--JLA Classified #10-15 </i>("NEW MAPS OF HELL")<br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #98-100</i> <br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #43-46</i><br />
--Second Feature from <i>GK #44</i> (<i>B&W</i>)<br />
<i>--Batgirl #42-44</i><br />
JLA/AVENGERS<br />
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<i>--JLA/Avengers #1</i></div>
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<i>--Avengers/JLA #2</i></div>
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<i>--JLA/Avengers #3</i></div>
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<i>--Avengers/JLA #4 </i></div>
<i>--Legends of the DCU #31-32 </i>("THE 18TH LETTER. A LOVE STORY")<i> </i><br />
<i>--JLA #66-67</i> ("THE DESTROYERS")<br />
--debut of David Thompson (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #41</i>)<br />
<i>--Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #3</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #788-790</i><br />
<b>--</b>Second Feature from <i>'tec #785-788 </i>("DOGCATCHER")<br />
<i>--Formerly Known as The Justice League #5-6</i><br />
<b>--</b><i>JLA Classified #4-9</i> <br />
THE OBSIDIAN AGE<br />
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<i>--JLA #68-72</i></div>
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<i>--JLA #73-75</i></div>
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<i>--Aquaman Vol. 6 #1</i></div>
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<i>--JLA #76 </i></div>
HUSH Part Two<br />
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<i>--Batman #610-616</i></div>
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<i>--Wzard Zero Special: Hush Interlude</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #617-619</i></div>
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #81</i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #614</i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Features from<i> Gotham Knights #38-42</i><br />
<i>--Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia</i><br />
HUSH Conclusion<br />
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<i>--Batman #619</i>, Epilogue</div>
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #22</i><br />
<i>--Action Comics #804</i><br />
CITY OF CRIME<br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #801-808</i></div>
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<i>--</i>Second Feature from<i> Detective Comics #800</i></div>
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<i><i>--Detective Comics #811-814</i></i></div>
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #86-87</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #46</i> <br />
<i>--Gotham Knights #47-49</i> ("VERITAS LIBERAT")<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #814</i>, Epilogue <br />
--Huntress leaves Checkmate <br />
<b>--</b>Second Features from <i>Gotham Knights #47-49 (B&W) </i><br />
<i>--Legends of the Dark Knight #168</i><br />
<i>--Batman #620-625</i> ("BROKEN CITY")<br />
--Hector Hammon mind-controls the DCU (fb in <i>Adventures of Superman #623</i>)<br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #62</i><br />
<i>--JSA #61-62</i> ("REDEMPTION LOST")<br />
<i>--JLA #77-78</i><br />
<i>--JLA Classified #50-54</i> ("THAT WAS NOW...")<br />
<i>--Aquaman Vol. 6 #11-12</i><br />
--Hush goes after Riddler, Riddler asks Joker for protection (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #50</i>)<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #168</i><br />
<i>--JLA #80-82</i> ("WHITE RAGE")<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #170</i><br />
<i>--Outsiders Vol. 3 #1-3</i> [Arsenal leads new Outsiders team, Outsiders save President Luthor]<br />
<i>--Outsiders Vol. 3 #3</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--Robin #123</i><br />
<i>--Teen Titans Vol. 3 #1</i><br />
--Nightwing becomes leader of the Outsiders<br />
--Impulse becomes Kid Flash (r in <i>Teen Titans #6</i>)<br />
<i>--Teen Titans Vol. 3 #6</i><br />
--<i>Flash Vol. 2 #199-200</i> [Reverse Flash Zoom kills Wally West's unborn children, Barry Allen temporarily appears, Spectre makes the world forget Wally was ever the Flash]<br />
<i>--Teen Titans Vol. 3 #8</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #50-55</i> ("PUSHBACK")<br />
<i>--Flash Vol. 2 #204-205</i> ("IGNITION")<br />
<i>--JLA #84-89</i> ("TRIAL BY FIRE")<br />
<i>--Breach #3-4 </i><br />
THE WORLD'S FINEST (PUBLIC ENEMIES)<br />
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<i>--Superman/Batman Secret Files & Origins 2003</i></div>
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<i>--Superman/Batman #1-6 </i></div>
<i>--</i>Batman retrieves giant penny from gorge in Batcave<i> </i>(r in <i>Batman #626</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #30</i><br />
--Batman begins search for Selina (r in <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #32</i>)
<i>--Batman #626-630</i> ("AS THE CROW FLIES")<br />
<i>--Batman: City of Light #1-8</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #7</i><br />
--Pete Ross becomes President of the US, Lana Lang is First Lady (r in <i>S/B #6</i>)<br />
--Kryptonite meteor showers rain on Earth (r in <i>Superman/Batman #8</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #179 </i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #8</i> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR NINETEEN</b></span> (April 2007 to March 2008)<br />
<br />
<i>--Flash Vol. 2 #209</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #9</i><br />
<i>--The Monolith #6-8 </i>("FRIENDLY FIRE")<i> </i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #32</i><br />
<i>--JLA #90-100</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #10-13</i><i> </i>/ fb from <i>Action Comics #850</i><br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #1</i><br />
--Batman warns Supergirl to be resourceful (fb from <em>Supergirl Vol. 5 #40</em>)<br />
<i>--JLA #106</i><br />
--debut of Chronos (r in <i>Superman/Batman #26</i>) <br />
<i>--JLA Classified #32-36</i> ("THE 4TH PARALLEL")<br />
<i>--JLA Secret Files 2004</i>, Part 1<br />
--Robin and Superboy travel to Mt. Fuji (fb from <i>Superman/Batman #26</i>) <br />
<i>--JLA #107-114</i> ("SYNDICATE RULES")<br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #4</i><br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #6</i><br />
--<i>Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #199-200</i>).<br />
--Batman busts drug lab (r in <i>Wonder Woman #204</i>) <br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #203-204 </i>("BITTER PILLS")<br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #9</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #784-786</i> ("MADE OF WOOD")<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #13</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from<i> Detective Comics #789-792</i> ("THE TAILOR")<br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #10-12</i> <br />
<i>--Detective Comics #791-793</i> ("THE SURROGATE")<br />
<i>--Batgirl #47-50</i><br />
<i>--Justice League Elite #12</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--Robin #124-125</i><br />
--<i>Aquaman Vol. 6 #15</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #794-795 </i>("MONSTERS OF ROT")<br />
--Second Feature from <i>Detective Comics #796</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #51</i><br />
--Batman has unspecified mission with JLA (r in <i>Batgirl #52</i>) <br />
<i>--Batgirl #52</i> <br />
<i>--Robin #126</i><br />
<i>--Teen Titans Vol. 3 #13</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #796</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #53</i><br />
--debut of The Jolly Rogers/Masked Nasties (r in <i>Robin #127</i>).<br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #59</i><br />
<i>--Robin #127-128</i> / fb from <i>Bruce Wayne: The Road Home - Batgirl #1</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Death and the Maidens #1-9</i><br />
<i>--Year One: Batman - Ra's Al Ghul #1-2</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #180-181</i> ("SECRET CITY")<br />
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #201-203 </i>("COLD CASE") <br />
<i>--Superman Secret Files 2004</i>).<br />
<span style="color: black;">--debut of Clayface VIII</span> (fb from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #68</i>)<br />
--Batman fights combat test soldier (r in <i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 2)<br />
<i></i><i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #93</i><br />
<i>--JLA Classified #16</i>, Part 1<br />
WAR GAMES ACT 1<br />
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<i>--Batman: The 12 Cent Adventure #1</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #797</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #182</i></div>
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<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #95, Epilogue </i></div>
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<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #96</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #56</i></div>
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<i>--Robin #129</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batgirl #55</i></div>
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<i>--Catwoman #34</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #631</i></div>
<i>--Gotham Central #23-24</i><b><i> </i></b>[overlaps with "War Games Act 1"]<br />
WAR GAMES ACT 2 <br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #798</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #183</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #97</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #57</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #130 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batgirl #56 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #35 </i></div>
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<i>--Batman #632</i></div>
WAR GAMES ACT 3 <br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #799</i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #184</i></div>
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<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #98</i></div>
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<i>--Robin #131 </i></div>
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<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #58</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batgirl #57 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #36 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #633</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--</i>flashbacks from <i>Batman #634</i><i> </i></div>
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<i>--Gotham Central #25</i></div>
--Barbara and Jim Gordon leave Gotham (fb from <i>'tec #800</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #14-19 </i>[Batman begins visiting his parents' grave nightly] <br />
--Batman meets with Onyx (fb from <i>Batman #634</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: LOTDK #190-191</i> ("COLD SNAP")<br />
<b>--</b>Hawkman joins JLA, Aquaman rejoins the JLA <br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #79</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #20-25</i> ("WITH A VENGEANCE") <br />
IDENTITY CRISIS<br />
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<i>--Identity Crisis #1-5 </i>/ fb from <i>DCU Legacies #10</i></div>
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<i>--Firestorm Vol. 2 #6</i></div>
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<i>--Identity Crisis #6-7 </i></div>
--Batman apprehends Clayface (r in <i>Identity Crisis #7</i>)<br />
<i>--Robin #132</i>, Part 1<br />
--Crystal Brown confronts Bruce at Steph's funeral (fb from <i>Batman #634</i>)<br />
--<i>Flash Vol. 2 #220-225</i> [Zoom alters timestream, Linda Park-West gives birth to Iris and Jai]<br />
<i>--Batman #634</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #37</i>
--Bruce and Tim go to Mexico (fb from <i>DCU Halloween Special '09</i>)<br />
--Alex Luthor of former Earth-3 and Superboy-Prime break out of their pocket universe, thus reviving Jason Todd from the dead years earlier (fbs from <i>Batman Annual #25</i> and <i>Infinite Crisis #4</i>)<br />
--Darkseid loses his powers (fb from <i>Superman/Batman #40</i>) <br />
--Batgirl moves to Bludhaven (fb from <i>Batgirl #58</i>)<br />
FRESH BLOOD<br />
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<i>--Robin #132</i>, Part 2 </div>
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<i>--Batgirl #58</i></div>
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<i>--Robin #133</i></div>
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<i>--Batgirl #59</i></div>
<i>--Robin #134</i>, Part 1<i> </i><br />
<i>--Robin #134</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #18</i>, Epilogue [Batman stops his nightly visits to his parents' grave] <br />
<i>--Robin #136</i>, Part 1<br />
--JLA (sans Batman) chases Black Death into Qwewq (r in <i>JLA Classified #2</i>)<br />
<i>--Robin #136</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Robin #137</i><br />
<i>--JLA Classified #1-3</i><br />
<i>--Robin #138-140</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #99-100</i><br />
<i>--JSA #54</i><br />
--JSA #56 [Black Adam becomes the leader of Kahndaq]<br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #210</i><br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #212</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #200</i><br />
--Joker sent to Arkham (r in <i>Gotham Central #28</i>)<br />
<i>--LOTDK #204-206 </i>("THE MADMEN OF GOTHAM")<br />
--Batman apprehends Poison Ivy (fb from <i>Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy</i>)<br />
--<i>Solo #6</i>, Part 5 <br />
--Nightwing moves to NYC <br />
--<i>Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #217</i> [WW helps Athena take leadership of the Gods]<br />
<i>--Aquaman Vol. 6 #21-22</i> (“WITH THE FISHES”)<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #57-59 </i>("NANOPOLIS")<br />
<i>--JLA Classified #37-41</i><br />
<i>--Gotham Central #26-31</i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #636 </i><br />
--death of Tweedle-Dum, debut of new Tweedle-Dum (r in <i>Infinite Crisis</i> / <i>'tec #841</i>)<br />
FOR TOMORROW<br />
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--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #204-207</i> [debut of Equus, two seperate "Vanishings" occur]</div>
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<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #208</i></div>
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<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #210</i></div>
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--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #211-215</i> [Superman saves "Vanished" from Phantom Zone]</div>
<i>--JLA Classified #16-21 </i>("HYPOTHETICAL WOMAN")<br />
<i>--Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6</i><br />
--John Stewart and Kyle Rayner begin substituting for each other in JLA (r in <i>GL: Rebirth</i> / <i>JLA Classified #26</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA Classified #26-31 </i>("SECRET HISTORY, SACRED TRUST")<br />
<i>--JLA Classified #42-46 </i>("THE GHOSTS OF MARS")<br />
<i>--Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 7 <i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #60-65</i><br />
--<i>Rann-Thanagar War #1</i> [Rann-Thanagar War begins]<br />
<b>--</b>Teen Titans Vol. 3 #21 [Dr. Light regains his mind-wiped memories]<br />
--Batman regains mind-wiped memories, quits the JLA, activates Brother I (r in <i>OMAC Project #2</i>)<br />
<b>--</b>Batman tells Superman about the mind-wipe scandal (r in <i>JLA #117</i>)<br />
<i>--DC Countdown #1</i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1</i><br />
<i>--Outsiders Vol. 3 #21-22</i><br />
<i>--</i>debut of Wooden Nickel (r in <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #39</i>)<br />
--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #217</i> [Superman fights an OMAC]<br />
<i>--The OMAC Project #1-3</i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #641</i><br />
--<i>Adventures of Superman #642</i> [Max Lord controls Superman, who pummels Bruce into a coma]<br />
SACRIFICE<br />
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<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #219</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Action Comics #829</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Adventures of Superman #642</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #219</i></div>
<i>--The OMAC Project #4-5</i><br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #220</i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #643</i>, Conclusion<i> </i><br />
<i>--The OMAC Project #6</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #39</i><br />
<i>--Batman #635-638 </i>("UNDER THE HOOD") <br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #66-72<b> </b></i><b>/ </b><i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #44-45</i><br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #84</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #47-48</i> ("THE ONE YOU LOVE")<br />
--debuts of Wayne Franklin and Amina Franklin, Bruce begins dating Amina (fb from <i>Batman #659</i>)<br />
--Batman busts Mad Hatter (fb from <i>Joker's Asylum II: Mad Hatter</i>)<br />
--debut of Lazlo Rankin (r in <i>Batman #698</i>)<br />
--<i>Return of Donna Troy #1-4</i> [Donna Troy resurrected from dead]<br />
--Darkseid's soul falls backward 3 years in time from his death in Bat-Year 21, Darkseid becomes Boss Dark Side (r in <i>DCU #0</i> / <i>Seven Soldiers</i> / Grant Morrison interviews)<br />
<i>--Man-Bat Vol. 4 #1-5</i> ("THE RETURN")<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #73-74</i> ("PAYBACK")<br />
--Epilogue of <i>Gotham Knights</i> series, Hush escapes Joker (fb from <i>'tec #849</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #639-641</i> ("FAMILY REUNION")<br />
<i>--Blood of the Demon #2-5</i><br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #84-85</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #63</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #65</i><br />
--<i>Batgirl #66-70</i> [Batgirl and Shiva split Nyssa Al Ghul's League of Assassins into two rival factions, Mr. Freeze temporarily revives Nora Fries] [overlaps with next 2 items]<br />
<i>--Batman Villains Secret Files & Origins 2005</i><br />
<i>--Batman Allies Secret Files & Origins 2005</i><br />
<i>--Batman #642</i><br />
WAR CRIMES<br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #809</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #643</i></div>
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<i>--Detective Comics #810</i></div>
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<i>--Batman #644</i></div>
<i>--Batman #645-647</i><br />
<i>--Gotham Central #32</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #815-816 </i>("VICTIMS")<br />
<i>--Gotham Central #33-36</i><br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #89-90</i><br />
<i>--Supergirl Vol. 5 #5</i><br />
<i>--JLA #115-119</i> ("CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE") <br />
--<i>Batgirl #71-73</i> [Cassie is killed by Mad Dog then revived by Lazarus Pit, Shiva is killed by Cassie then revived by Lazarus Pit, Cassie quits being Batgirl]<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 4 #9</i><br />
<i>--Batman #644</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--The OMAC Project #6</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--JLA #119</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--JLA #120</i><br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #1</i><br />
<i>--JLA #121-123 </i>("WORLD WITHOUT A JL")<br />
--<i>Infinite Crisis #1</i> / <i>Gotham Central #37</i> [death of Shazam, Rock of Eternity explodes, 7 Deadly Sins released, Batman's rogues run amok]<br />
<i>--JLA #124-125</i> ("WORLD WITHOUT A JL" Cont...)<br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #2<b> </b></i><b>/ </b><i>Gotham Central #38-40</i><br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #3</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 3 #51</i><br />
<i>--Batman #648-649</i>, Part 1 / <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #52</i>, Part 1 <br />
--<i>Batman #649</i>, Part 2-<i>Batman #650</i> / <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #52</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #4</i><br />
<i>--Robin #146</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #116-117</i><br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #4</i>, Epilogue<i> </i><br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #5</i><br />
--Batman and team head out to fight Brother Eye (fb from <i>Blue Beetle v.2 #7</i>)
<i>--Infinite Crisis #6</i><br /> / fb from <i>Blue Beetle v.2 #7</i>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR TWENTY</b></span> (April 2008 to March 2009)<br />
<br />
<br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #7</i> / <i>The OMAC Project: Infinite Crisis Special #1</i> / <i>Villains United: Infinite Crisis Special #1</i><br />
--<i>52 #52</i> [re-creation of 52 universes, Rip Hunter and Booster Gold (time-traveling from "Week 52") trap Mr. Mind in a time loop]<br />
--Batman begins training Harvey Dent (fb from <i>Batman #653</i>)<br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre #1</i> [spirit of Crispus Allen spies on Batman]<br />
--<i>Green Arrow Vol. 2 #54-59</i> [Dr. Light and Merlyn destroy half of Star City]<br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #26</i><br />
--Batman tells Selina about former Earth-2 (r in Catwoman Vol. 3 #76)<br />
--Batman fights combat test soldier (r in <i>Batman 80-Page Giant 2011 #1</i>, Part 2) <br />
<i>--Nightwing Annual #2</i>, Part 1<br />
--Lazarus Pit resurrection of Lynx (r in <i>Robin #148</i>)<br />
<i>--Nightwing Annual #2</i>, Part 2<br />
--Sasha Bordeaux become Black Queen of Checkmate<br />
--Penguin moves back to Gotham, becomes #1 Crime Lord (r in <i>'tec #819</i>)<br />
--Batman and Harvey Dent apprehend Mr. Freeze and Firebug (fb from <i>Batman #653</i>)<br />
--Onyx leaves Gotham, joins Birds of Prey<br />
--Superman defeats Onyx (fb from<i> Justice Society of America Vol. 3 #13</i>)<br />
<i>--Infinite Crisis #7</i>, Epilogue / <i>Nightwing Annual #2</i>, Epilogue<br />
--<i>52 #1</i> ["Week 1, Day 1" begins]<br />
--<i>52 #1</i> ["Week 1": Bruce, Tim, and Dick travel abroad] / (fb from <i>'tec #826</i>)<br />
--<i>52</i> #3 ["Week 3": Lex Luthor exonerated, becomes head of LexCorp again] <br />
--<i>52 #5</i> ["Week 5": Luthor begins "Everyman Project"] <br />
--"Week 12": GCPD corruption exposed (r in <i>'tec #817</i>)<br />
--"Week 16": Selina reveals that she is pregnant, Holly Robinson begins training (fbs from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #56</i>)<br />
--"Week 16": death of Sam Bradley Jr. (fb from <i>Catwoman Vol. 3 #62</i>)<br />
--<i>52</i> #23 ["Week 23": Chang Tzu kidnaps scientists on Oolong Island]<br />
--"Week 24": Harvey Bullock reinstated as detective (r in <i>'tec #817</i>)<br />
--<i>Uncle Sam & The Freedom Fighters</i> #1 ["Week 25": Uncle Sam resurrected from dead, Freedom Fighters reformed]<br />
--"Week 26": New unnamed Gotham mayor elected (r in <i>52 #26</i>)<br />
--<i>Uncle Sam & The Freedom Fighters</i> #2 ["Week 26": Gonzo the Mechanical Bastard disguised as Henry Knight is elected President of the US]<br />
--"Week 27": Harvey Dent apprehends Poison Ivy (r in <i>'tec #823</i>)<br />
--<i>52</i> #28 ["Week 28": debut of Batwoman]<br />
<i>--52 #30</i> / fb from <i>Batman #673</i> / fb from <i>Robin #175</i> ["Week 30": Bruce meets Ten-Eyed Brotherhood]<br />
--"Week 32": Ollie Queen elected mayor of Star City (r in <i>52 #32</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #33</i> ["Week 33": Jim Gordon is welcomed back to Gotham, starts smoking again]<br />
--52 #34 ["Week 34": New Year's Eve "Everyman" disaster]<br />
--"Week 35": Jim Gordon becomes Commissioner again (r in <i>'tec #817</i>)<br />
--52 #38 ["Week 38": death of The Question]<br />
--<i>World War III #2</i> ["Week 38": Sub Diego raised above sealevel, Aquaman becomes the Dweller of the Depths]<br />
<i>--Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #5</i> ["Week 38": Meta-Union Act passed]<br />
--<i>Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #8</i> ["Week 40": Gonzo ousted; Jonathan Horne becomes US President for 2nd time]<br />
--"Week 40": Bruce begins Thogal ritual (fbs from <i>Batman #673</i> and <i>Robin #175</i>) <br />
--<i>52 #42</i> ["Week 42": death of Elongated Man]<br />
--"Week 42": Nightwing and Robin travel through Europe (fb from <i>Robin #175</i>)<br />
--"Week 42": 13 days in Thogal isolation, Bruce hallucinates (fb from <i>Batman #673</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #44</i> ["Week 44": debut of Four Horsemen, Horsemen attack Kahndaq, death of Isis]<br />
--"Week 44": Nightwing and Robin travel to Monte Carlo (fb from <i>Robin #175</i>)<br />
--"Week 44": 27-30 days in Thogal isolation, Bruce hallucinates (fb from <i>Batman #673</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #45</i> ["Week 45": Black Adam destroys Bialya]<br />
--<i>52 #46</i> ["Week 46": Chang Tzu captures Black Adam]<br />
--"Week 46": Nightwing and Robin travel to Hong Kong and Paris (fb from <i>Robin #176</i>)<br />
--<i>52 #46</i> ["Week 46": Luthor brought up on charges from "Everyman" disaster]TreehousePromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17694005106893094447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2123423334034520373.post-8519340229940706382011-04-03T21:54:00.004-04:002014-07-08T13:49:36.918-04:00COMPLETE BATMAN LIST (Years 15-17 In Order)<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">This page has not been updated since 2011. For an updated and correct version of this timeline, please redirect to <a href="http://www.therealbatmanchronologyproject.com/">THE REAL BATMAN CHRONOLOGY PROJECT.COM</a>.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR FIFTEEN</b></span> (April 2003 to March 2004)<br />
<br />
<i>--Scare Tactics #11</i>
<i>--</i>Amalgam Universe is destroyed (from <i>Dr. StrangeFate #1</i>)<i> </i><br />
<i>--DC/Marvel: All Access #3-4 </i><br />
<i>--JLA 80-Page Giant #1<b> </b></i>[overlaps with <i>The Final Night #1</i>]<br />
--Lex Luthor marries Contessa Erica Del Portenza [overlaps with <i>The Final Night #1</i>]<br />
THE FINAL NIGHT<br />
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<i>--The Final Night #1-2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #536</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Final Night #3</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #703</i><br />
<i>--Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 4 #86</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #35 </i>Part One</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Final Night #4</i> / fb from <i>DCU Legacies #9</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #35 </i>Part Two </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #537-538</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Green Lantern, Vol. 3 #81</i></div>
--Ollie Queen secretly resurrected, but without any memories (r in <i>Green Arrow Vol. 2 #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman: The Wedding Album #1 </i><br />
--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #123</i> [Superman becomes "Superman Blue"]<br />
--<i>Robin #36</i> [Jack Drake regains the use of his legs]<br />
<i>--JLA Secret Files #1</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--JLA/WildC.A.T.S. "Crime Machine"</i><br />
<i>--JLA #5</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--JLA: Tomorrow Woman #1</i><br />
<i>--JLA #5</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #5</i><br />
<i>--The Power of Shazam! #22</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #704</i><br />
<i>--Superboy/Robin: World's Finest Three #2</i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #37 (B&W)</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Blackgate #1</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #705-707</i><br />
<i>--Batman: The Hill #1</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #7</i><br />
<i>--Batman Plus #1</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing moves to Blüdhaven </i>(fb from<i> Nightwing Vol. 2 #75</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Phantom Stranger</i><br />
<i>--Batman #539</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #59-60</i> ("KILLER KILLER")<br />
<i>--Batman: Scottish Connection</i><br />
THE SPECTRE OF VENGEANCE<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #540-541</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Spectre Vol. 3, #51</i></div>
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #61</i><br />
<i>--Batman/Wildcat #1-3</i><br />
<i>--Azrael #29-31</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #8</i>, Part 1<br />
--debut of The Innocents (r in <i>Batman: The Book of Shadows</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #708-710</i> ("DEATH LOTTERY")<br />
<i>--Batman: The Book of Shadows</i><br />
<i>--Superboy & The Ravers #8</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #62-63</i> ("JANUS")<br />
<i>--Batman #542-543</i> ("FACELESS")<br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #64</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #9, Part 1</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #711</i><br />
PULP HEROES <br />
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<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #5</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman Annual #21</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin Annual #6</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics Annual #10</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA Annual #1</i></div>
<i>--Anarky #1-4</i> ("METAMORPHOSIS") <br />
<i>--Robin #45</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #10</i><br />
<i>--JLA #6-9</i> ("AMERICAN DREAMS")<br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #65-68</i><br />
--debut of Kate Kane (fb from <i>Detective Comics #859</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Scarecrow 3D</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #712-713</i><br />
<i>--Batman Secret Files & Origins #1</i><br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #126</i><br />
<i>--Azrael #36</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #12</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Child of Dreams</i><br />
--Joker becomes star attraction on live <i>Barry Dancer</i> TV show (fb from <i>B: It's Joker Time! #1-3)</i><br />
<i>--Aztek, The Ultimate Man #10</i><br />
--Batman learns about Resurrection Man (r in <i>Resurrection Man #7</i>)
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #125</i><br />
--Flash seriously injured (r in <em>JLA</em> / from <em>Flash Vol. 2</em>)<br />
<i>--JLA #9, Epilogue 0</i><br />
<i>--JLA #10</i><br />
--debut of The Video-Raptors (fb from Epilogue of <i>Batman: It's Joker Time! #3</i>)<br />
--Joker returns to Arkham (r in <i>Batman #544</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #544-546</i> ("THE MAJOR ARCANA")<br />
<i>--Starman </i><i>Vol. 2 #33-34</i><br />
GENESIS<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Starman Vol. 2 #35</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Genesis #1-2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #547</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #46</i></div>
<i>--The Spectre Vol. 3 #62</i><br />
<i>--JLA #11-15</i> ("ROCK OF AGES")<br />
<i>--Resurrection Man #7</i>
<i>--Detective Comics #714-716 </i><br />
<i>--Batman #548-549</i> ("THE PENGUIN RETURNS")<br />
<i>--JLA: Paradise Lost #1-3</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Poison Ivy</i><br />
--deceased Diana is reincarnated as Goddess of Truth; Hippolyta becomes new Wonder Woman<br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #69-70</i> ("THE SPIRIT OF 2000")<br />
--debut of Becky Albright, Batman sends Scarecrow back to Arkham (fb from <i>Scarecrow Villains #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #13-15</i><br />
<i>--Batman #550</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #717-718</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #71-72</i><br />
<i>--Batman #551-552</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Abduction</i><br />
--an escaped Scarecrow goes after Becky Albright (fb from <i>Scarecrow Villains #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Gordon of Gotham #1-4</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing and Huntress #1-4</i><br />
--Bruce argues with Vesper Fairchild, Bruce plays golf with the President (fb from <i>Batman #600</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Toyman #1-4</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #13</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Dreamland</i><br />
<i>--Batman 80-Page Giant #1-2 </i><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">--Batman: Seduction of the Gun #1</span><i> </i><br />
<i>--DC Universe Holiday Bash #1</i>, Part 7<br />
<i>--Scarecrow (Villains) #1</i><br />
<i>--JLA Secret Files #2</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--JLA #16-17</i><br />
--JLA fights Joker, Epoch, and others (fb from <em>Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 5 #1</em>)<br />
<i>--JLA #18-19</i> <br />
<i>--Impulse: Bart Saves the Universe</i><br />
--Batman teams-up with Impulse against the Joker (fb from <i>Impulse #50</i>)<br />
<i>--Starman Vol. 2 #43</i><br />
<i>--Batman & Spider-Man: New Age Dawning</i><br />
<i>--Unlimited Access #1-4 </i>[Access leaves, the DCU loses all knowledge and memory of the Marvel U]<br />
--<i>Superman Forever #1</i> [Superman splits into Superman Red and Superman Blue, but returns to his classic look]<br />
<i>--JLA #22-23</i>, Part 1<i> </i><br />
<i>--Red Hood: Lost Days #2</i><br />
<i>--Fruit of the Loom® Presents</i><br />
<i>--Robin #50</i><br />
CATACLYSM<br />
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<i>--Detective Comics #719</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #73</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #19</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #553</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #16, Part 3</i></div>
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<i>--Azrael #40</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #720</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #56</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #52</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Blackgate - Isle of Men #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #74</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #12 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #20</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #554</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman/Huntress/Spoiler: Blunt Trauma #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #721</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #57</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Arkham Asylum - Tales of Madness #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #53</i></div>
<i>--Batman: Bullock's Law #1 </i><br />
<i>--Batman Villains Secret Files & Origins #1</i><br />
AFTERSHOCK<br />
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<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #75</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #555</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #722</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #76</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #54</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #556</i></div>
BROTHERHOOD OF THE FIST <br />
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<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 2 #134</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #723</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #55</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #23</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 2 #135</i></div>
AFTERSHOCK Continued<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #77</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #557</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #724</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #78-79</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #16</i>, Part 1 </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #14</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #558-559</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #725-726 </i></div>
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #15</i><br />
<i>--Robin #58</i><br />
--<i>Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #136-139</i> [Diana regains mortality, replaces her mother as Wonder Woman]<br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #140-141 </i>("TRINITY 98") <br />
<i>--Martian Manhunter Vol. 2 #0 </i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #103</i><br />
<i>--Young Justice: The Secret #1 </i><br />
<i>--JLA: World Without Grownups #1-2</i><br />
<i>--Young Justice #1</i><br />
<i>--Chase #7-8</i> ("SHADOWING THE BAT")<br />
DC ONE MILLION<br />
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<i>--JLA #23, Epilogue</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--DC One Million #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--DC One Million #2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--DC One Million #3</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #1,000,000</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #1,000,000</i><br />
<i>--Young Heroes in Love #1,000,000 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--DC One Million #4</i></div>
<i>--JLA #24-26</i><br />
<i>--DC 2000 #1-2</i><br />
<i>--JLA #27 </i><i> </i><br />
<i>--The Kingdom #1-2</i><br />
<i>--JLA: Foreign Bodies</i><br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #28</i><br />
--Hitman Tommy Monaghan saves the JLA from Bloodlines Parasites (fb from <i>JLA/Hitman #1-2</i>)<br />
<i>--Resurrection Man #21</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 2 #64-65</i><br />
("HINTS AND ALLEGATIONS")
<i>--Young Justice #5-6 </i><br />
<i>--JLA/Titans #1-3</i><br />
--<i>Birds of Prey #2-5</i> [Batman spies on Oracle's actions, Jason Bard is blinded, debut of the Ravens]<br />
<i>--Birds of Prey #6</i><br />
ROAD TO NO MAN'S LAND<br />
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<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #47-49</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #80</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #560</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #727 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #561</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #728</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #81-82</i></div>
<i>--JLA #28-31</i> ("CRISIS TIMES FIVE")<br />
<i>--Hourman #1</i><br />
<i>--DC One Million 80-Page Giant #1</i><i> </i><br />
ROAD TO NO MAN'S LAND Continued...<br />
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<i>--Batman #562</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #729</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files and Origins #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: No Man's Land #0</i>, Part 1 </div>
--No Man's Land begins; Batman won't return to Gotham until next Bat-Year (r in <i>NML #1</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA: Superpower</i><br />
HYPER-TENSION
<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superboy Vol. 3 #60</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superboy Vol. 3 #65</i></div>
<i>--Superman: The Man of Steel #86</i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #565-566</i><br />
<i>--Action Comics #753</i><br />
<i>--Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #13 </i><br />
<i>--Adventures of Superman #567</i><br />
<i>--Superman: King of the World #1</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR SIXTEEN</b></span> (April 2004 to March 2005)<i> </i><br />
<i><br />
</i><br />
<i>--</i>Stephanie Brown gives birth, baby is adopted<br />
--NML has been in effect for 93 days (May 4), Batman returns to Gotham on May 12 (r in <i>NML #1</i>)<br />
NO MAN'S LAND Part 1<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: No Man's Land #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: No Man's Land #0</i>, Part 2 </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #563 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #730</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #50-51 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #84 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #564</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #731</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #52 </i></div>
NO MAN'S LAND Part 2<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #117</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #85-86</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #17</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #17</i>, Part 3</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #16</i>, Part 2 </div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #565 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #732</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #53</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Anarky Vol. 2, #1 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #118</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #566</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #733</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA #32</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #54-55 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Young Justice in No Man's Land #1 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #119</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #87</i></div>
NO MAN'S LAND Part 3<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #567</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #734</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #34</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #67</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #68-70 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #56-57</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #17</i>, Part 2</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #88</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #568</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #735</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #121</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #72-74 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #89</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #569</i></div>
<i>--The L.A.W. (Living Assault Weapons) #1-5</i><br />
--a temporarily returned Flash Barry Allen helps Flash Wally West and Dark Flash defeat Cobalt Blue Flash and Reverse Flash, afterward Dark Flash (from an alternate reality) and Wally temporarily trade places (r in <i>JLA #33</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA #33</i><br />
DAY OF JUDGEMENT<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Day of Judgement #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Day of Judgement #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Day of Judgement #2-5</i> / fb from <i>DCU Legacies #9</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA #35</i></div>
JLAPE<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA Annual #3 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman Annual #23</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Martian Manhunter Annual #2</i></div>
<i>--JLA: Primeval</i><br />
<i>--JLA #34</i><br />
<i>--JLA #36-41</i> ("WORLD WAR III")<br />
<i>--JLA Showcase 80-Page Giant #1</i>, Part 1<br />
<i>--JLA: Earth 2</i> <br />
NO MAN'S LAND Part 4<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #736</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #58</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #122</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #90</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Harley Quinn </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #570</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #737</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #123</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #91</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #571</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #738</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #35-36 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #18 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #37</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #124</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #92</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #572</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #739</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #125</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2, #38-39 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #71-73</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #59</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman</i><i> #75</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #93</i></div>
NO MAN'S LAND Part 5<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #60 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #573</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman #76-77 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #740</i></div>
--Braniac-13 attacks Metropolis<br />
<i>--Superman Y2K #1</i><br />
NO MAN'S LAND Part 6 <br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #126</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #574</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #61 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #741</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Shadow of the Bat #94</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #62</i></div>
<i>--Detective Comics #742</i><br />
--Jeremy Samuels is released from prison (fb from <i>Batman #582</i>)<br />
<i>--Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. #8 </i><br />
--Batman begins training Cassie Cain (fb from <i>Batgirl #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Robin Vol. 2 #74</i><br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #20</i><br />
<i>--Batman/Joker: Switch #1</i><br />
--debut of Holman Hunt (fb from fb from <i>Joker's Asylum: Two-Face #1</i>)<br />
THE SEARCH FOR LOIS<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #157</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--The Adventures of Superman #579</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman: The Man of Steel #101</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Action Comics #766</i></div>
--Batman fights Lucky Hand Triads (fb from <i>'tec #743</i>) [overlaps with "Search for Lois"]<br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #1</i><br />
<i>--Batman #575</i><br />
<i>--</i>Savant debuts (fb from <i>Birds of Prey #58</i>)<br />
<i>--Batgirl #1</i><br />
--Batman fights Colombian Mob (fb from <i>'tec #743</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Turning Points #5</i><br />
--debuts of Orca and Camille Baden-Smyth (fb from <i>Batman #579</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #2</i><br />
--Batman fights Odessa Mob (fb from <i>'tec #743</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #576-577</i><br />
--Batman fights Sicilian Mob (fb from <i>'tec #743</i>)<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #4 (B&W)</i><br />
--Hugo Strange captures Catwoman (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #8</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #743-746</i> ("EVOLUTION") [overlaps with next 3 items on list]<br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #125</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #3-4 </i>("SAMSARA")<br />
--Commissioner Gordon is briefly demoted and replaced by Chief Inspector Vane, Batman fights the substitute Batmen, Dr. Hurt's hypnosis causes Batman to forget (r in <i>Batman #674</i> / <i>Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #1-3</i> / <i>Azrael Vol. 2 #1</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham City Secret Files & Origins #1</i>, Parts 1-2<br />
<i>--</i><i>Catwoman #79</i> <br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham City Secret Files & Origins #1</i>, Part 3<i> </i><br />
<i>--</i>Contessa Erica Del Portenza and Lex Luthor divorce<i> </i><br />
SINS OF YOUTH<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Young Justice: Sins of Youth #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superboy Vol. 3 #74</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Sins of Youth: JLA, Jr. #1 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Young Justice Secret Files & Origins #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Sins of Youth: Batboy and Robin #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Young Justice: Sins of Youth #2</i></div>
<i>--JLA: Seven Caskets</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #5</i><br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #64-65</i><br />
<i>--Batman #578</i><br />
<i>--</i><i>Batman: 80-Page Giant #3, Chapter 4-Chapter 7</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #747</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #6-7</i><br />
<i>--Batman #579-581</i> ("ORCA")<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #748-749</i> ("URBAN RENEWAL")<br />
--<i>Batman #581</i>, Epilogue Part 1 [Batman sets up Camille Baden-Smyth]<br />
<i>--The Batman Chronicles #22</i><br />
--<i>Adventures of Superman #581</i> [Lex Luthor enters Presidential race one month before election] <br />
<em>--Green Lantern: Circle of Fire #1-2</em><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #8-11</i> ("TRANSFERENCE")<br />
--Hugo Strange and Joker begin slow poisoning and mental torture of Jeremiah Arkham (fbs from <i>'tec #864-865</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman & Bugs Bunny #1-4</i>
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #11 (B&W)</i><br />
<i>--JLA 80-Page Giant #3 </i><br />
<i>--JLA: A League of One</i><br />
<i>--JLA: Heaven's Ladder</i><br />
<i>--JLA: Gods & Monsters</i><br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 2 #83-84</i><br />
PLANET DC<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman Annual #24</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA Annual #4</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batgirl Annual #1</i></div>
TOWER OF BABEL<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA Secret Files & Origins #3</i>, Part 1</div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA #43-46</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA Secret Files & Origins #3</i>, Part 2 </div>
--Diana and Clark argue, both feel betrayed by Batman's secret intel gathering (fb from <i>JL of A v. 2 #0</i>)<br />
<b>--</b><i>Batman #581</i>, Epilogue Part 2 [Camille Baden-Smyth goes to prison]<br />
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #47</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #750</i><br />
EMPEROR JOKER<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman: Emperor Joker #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #161</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Adventures of Superman #583 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Superman: The Man of Steel #105</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Action Comics #770</i></div>
--Jeremy Samuels quits Wayne Enterprises (fb from <i>Batman #582</i>)<br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #162</i><br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #65-67</i><br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #70-71</i> ("PROPHET")<br />
<i>--Batman #582-584</i> <br />
<i>--Detective Comics #751-752</i> ("A WALK IN THE PARK")<br />
<i>--Batman #585</i><br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #72-75</i> ("LOSSES")<br />
--<i>Action Comics #773</i> [Talia becomes head of LexCorp]<br />
--<i>Superman Vol. 2 #164</i> [Lex Luthor elected President of United States, Pete Ross VP]<br />
<i>--Azrael: Agent of the Bat #76 </i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #12</i><br />
<i>--Batman #586</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #753</i><br />
<i>--Batman/Scarface: A Psychodrama </i><br />
<i>--Batman: The Ankh #1-2</i><br />
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #164-167 </i>("GODS OF GOTHAM")<br />
<i>--Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood #1-2</i><br />
<i>--Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood #</i> 3, Part 1<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #13 (B&W)</i> <br />
<i>--Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #1</i> <br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #15</i><br />
<i>--Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #2-6 </i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #17 (B&W)</i> <br />
<i>--Detective Comics #787</i><br />
OFFICER DOWN<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #587</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #86</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Birds of Prey #27</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 2 #90</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #53</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #754</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #13</i></div>
<i>--Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood #3</i>, Part 2<br />
<i>--Batgirl #3-6</i><br />
<i>--</i>Batman starts making training video (r in <i>Batgirl #7</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA #47-54</i><br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #165</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #7</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #9</i><br />
--Lex Luthor's Presidential Inauguration<br />
<i>--Superman: Lex 2000 #1</i>, Part 2<br />
JUSTICE LEAGUES<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice Leagues: JL? #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice Leagues: Justice League of Atlantis #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice Leagues: Justice Leauge of Arkham #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Justice Leagues: JLA #1</i></div>
<i>--Batman: Room Full of Strangers</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #755</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #14</i><br />
<i>--Superman Vol. 2 #168</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #756</i><br />
--Bruce and Clark attend wedding of Harrison Gray (fb from <i>B&S: World's Finest #10</i>, Part 2)<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman 80 Page Giant 2010 #1</i>, Part 3<i> </i><br />
<i>--Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood #3</i>, Epilogue<br />
<i>--</i><i>Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood #4-</i><i>6 </i><br />
<i>--Superboy Vol. 3 #85</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Death Mask #1-4</i><br />
<i>--Robin #84</i><br />
<i>--Robin #87-88</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>YEAR SEVENTEEN </b></span>(April 2005 to March 2006)<br />
<br />
<i>--Harley Quinn #6</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #757</i><br />
<i>--Robin #92-94</i><br />
--<i>JLA/Haven: Arrival</i> [debut of Competalians, creation of Haven in California]<br />
<i>--Batman #588-590</i> ("CLOSE BEFORE STRIKING")<br />
<i>--Batman: Absolution</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #14-15</i><br />
<i>--Green Lantern Vol. 3 #134-136</i> ("WHILE ROME BURNED") <br />
<i><i>--</i></i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #16 (B&W)</i> <br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #16-19</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #17</i><br />
<i>--The Spectre Vol. 4 #2-4</i> ("REDEEMING THE DEMON")<br />
<i>--Batman #591-592</i> ("SHOT THROUGH THE HEART")<br />
<i>--Catwoman Vol. 2 #94</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #758-760</i> ("UNKNOWING")<br />
<i><i>--</i></i>Second Feature from <i>'tec #759-760</i> [Slam Bradley searches for missing Catwoman]<br />
<i>--Green Arrow Vol. 2 #1-10</i> ("QUIVER")<br />
<i>--JLA/Haven: Anathema</i><br />
--Commissioner Akins has 1st meeting with Batman (fb from <i>'tec #758</i>)<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #761</i>, Part 1 [Sasha Bordeaux training days 1-10]<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Detective Comics #758</i> [Sasha training day 10]<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #761</i>, Part 2 [Sasha training days 11-17]<br />
<i> --JLA: Black Baptism #1-4</i> [overlaps with Sasha training days 11-13]<br />
<i>--Batman: Orpheus Rising #1-5 <b> </b></i>[overlaps with Sasha training days 14-17]<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #761</i>, Part 3 [Sasha training days 23-30]<br />
<i>--Detective Comics #762</i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Detective Comics #761-762</i><br />
<i>--JLA: Gatekeeper #1-3</i><br />
<i>--JLA Classified: Cold Steel #1-2</i><br />
OUR WORLDS AT WAR<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Our Worlds at War #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA: Our Worlds at War #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing: Our Worlds at War #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #593-594</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--World's Finest: Our Worlds at War #1</i></div>
<i>--Superman/Batman #64</i><br />
<i>--Superman/Batman #68-71 </i>("OUR WORLDS AT WAR" Conclusion)<br />
<i>--Harley Quinn #9-12 </i>("QUINTESSENCE")<br />
<i>--Harley & Ivy: Love on the Lam</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #20-21</i> ("RETRIBUTION")<br />
<i>--Batman #595</i><br />
--Batman trains Batgirl, Spoiler, and Sasha separately (r in <i>Batman #595</i>)<br />
--Two-Face tortures Holman Hunt (fb from <i>Joker's Asylum: Two-Face #1</i>)<br />
<i>--JLA #55-58 </i>("TERROR INCOGNITA")<br />
<i>--Nightwing: The Target </i> <br />
<i>--Green Lantern—Legacy: The Last Will and Testament of Hal Jordan</i><br />
JOKER: LAST LAUGH<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Joker: Last Laugh Secret Files #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Joker: Last Laugh #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #763</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Joker: Last Laugh #2</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #22</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Joker: Last Laugh #3-5</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #95</i><br />
<i>--Action Comics #784</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--JLA #59</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Wonder Woman Vol. 2, #174-175 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Joker: Last Laugh #6</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #596</i></div>
<i>--Detective Comics #764</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #23</i><br />
--a depressed Bruce purchases a handgun (fb from <i>Gotham Knights #24</i>)<br />
<i>--Batman #597</i><br />
<i>--Detective Comics #765</i><br />
<i>--JSA #31</i><br />
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #24</i><br />
<i>--JLA #61</i><br />
<i>--Batgirl #22-23</i><br />
<i>--The Power Comany: Sapphire #1</i><br />
<i>--Batman #598</i><br />
BRUCE WAYNE: MURDERER?<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: The 10-Cent Adventure #1</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #766</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batgirl #24 </i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #65</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #25</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Birds of Prey #39</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #98</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #599</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Detective Comics #767</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Nightwing Vol. 2 #66</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman: Gotham Knights #26</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Robin #99</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Birds of Prey #40</i></div>
BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE Part One<br />
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Batman #600</i></div>
<div style="text-indent: 5em;">
<i>--Birds of Prey #41 </i></div>
<i>--Robin #100</i><br />
--<i>Batgirl #25</i> [Batgirl defeats Lady Shiva]<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #28 (B&W)</i><br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Detective Comics #770</i><i>-772 </i>("JOSIE MAC")<br />
<i>--</i>Second Feature from <i>Batman: Gotham Knights #31 (B&W)</i><br />
--Batman apprehends Joker, stops nuclear device from exploding (fb from <i>S/B #32</i>) <br />
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