Recommendations based on Batman: The Man Who Laughsby Ed Brubaker

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  1. Batman: Year One

    by Frank Miller
    The origin story of Batman, tracing his journey to become Gotham City's greatest hero.

    Bruce Wayne returns home to Gotham City at the age of twenty-five from training abroad in martial arts, man-hunting, and science for the past 12 years. James Gordon moves to Gotham City with his ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Batman: The Killing Joke

    by Alan Moore
    Dark tale of psychological warfare between Batman and the Joker.

    Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with, Watchmen, and, V for Vendetta,. In, Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

    by Frank Miller
    An aging Batman returns to Gotham City to combat a new breed of criminal.

    The Dark Knight Returns is set in a dystopian version of Gotham City in 1986. Bruce Wayne, aged 55, has given up the mantle of Batman after the death of Jason Todd 10 years prior, and now lives as a ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Joker

    by Brian Azzarello
    A gritty crime story that follows a villain's descent into madness.

    An original hardcover graphic novel that tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City–from the creative team behind the graphic novel LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL. The Joker has been ... (Goodreads)

  5. Batman: The Long Halloween

    by Jeph Loeb
    Batman's quest to unmask a mysterious serial killer in Gotham City.

    At a wedding in June, Gotham City mob boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone tries to pressure Bruce Wayne to help launder money, but Bruce refuses. Bruce leaves the party with his quasi-girlfriend Selina ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Batman and Son

    by Grant Morrison
    Batman discovers he has a son, Damian, who has been raised by the League of Assassins. Together, they fight crime and confront their complicated relationship.

    Comic legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602) join forces to bring you an unforgettable tale of the Dark Knight. After Batman faces down an ... (Goodreads)

  7. Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata

    by Devdutt Pattanaik
    A beautifully illustrated retelling of the epic Indian mythological tale, the Mahabharata, exploring its many complex characters and themes.

    High above the sky stands Swarga, paradise, abode of the gods. Still above is Vaikuntha, heaven, abode of God. The doorkeepers of Vaikuntha are the twins, Jaya and Vijaya, both whose names mean ... (Goodreads)

  8. Batman: A Death in the Family

    by Jim Starlin
    The Joker brutally murders Jason Todd, the second Robin, leading Batman on a quest for revenge and justice.

    Batman relieves Jason Todd of his duties as Robin due to his impulsive nature. Enraged, Jason storms off. On his own, he learns that Catherine Todd is not his biological mother and sets off to find ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls

    by Scott Snyder
    Batman battles a secret society of assassins in Gotham City, unraveling its darkest secrets.

    After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly ... (Goodreads)

  10. Batman: No Man's Land, Vol. 1

    by Bob Gale
    After a devastating earthquake, Gotham City is declared a "No Man's Land." Batman and his allies fight to restore order and help the citizens survive.

    Gotham City suffers the results of a magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the, Cataclysm, storyline. In response, the US government evacuates most of the civilian population, then declares Gotham a " no man's ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 4: Last Days

    by G. Willow Wilson
    A superhero's journey of self-discovery and finding her place in the world.

    From the moment Kamala put on her costume, she's been challenged. But nothing has prepared her for this: the last days of the Marvel Universe. Lucky she's got the help of Carol "Captain Marvel" ... (Goodreads)

  12. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

    by Max Brooks
    A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.

    It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Days Gone Bye

    by Robert Kirkman
    Small-town sheriff's journey to survive a zombie-filled apocalyptic world.

    The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. V for Vendetta

    by Alan Moore
    A dystopian future, where a mysterious vigilante fights for freedom and justice.

    On Guy Fawkes Night in London in 1997, a young girl goes to see her boss after curfew when she is sexually attacked by three men who are actually members of the state secret police , called "The ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Batman: Hush, Vol. 1

    by Jeph Loeb
    Batman must face a mysterious enemy who knows his secrets and is manipulating him.

    The story begins with Batman rescuing a boy kidnapped by Killer Croc when Catwoman steals the ransom money for the boy. As Batman swings through Gotham City in pursuit of her, his grapple is cut and ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Halo: The Fall of Reach

    by Eric S. Nylund
    A first-person account of the human-Covenant War, exploring the origins of the Master Chief.

    As the bloody Human-Covenant War rages on Halo, the fate of humankind may rest with one warrior, the lone SPARTAN survivor of another legendary battle... the desperate, take-no-prisoners struggle ... (Goodreads)

  17. Life Among Them

    by Robert Kirkman
    A post-apocalyptic tale of survival and hope, as a group of survivors strive to rebuild society.

    At long last, the survivors of Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard's acclaimed post-apocalyptic survival adventure find the hope they've longed look for. Can a town not yet ravaged by the horrors ... (Goodreads)

  18. We Find Ourselves

    by Robert Kirkman
    A young woman's struggles with identity and her search for a sense of belonging.

    The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility.,An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super Famous

    by G. Willow Wilson
    Superheroine battles for justice, uncovering secrets about her family and her powers.

    She's your new favorite. She's everyone's new favorite. And now she's joining the big leagues. Look out world, Kamala Khan is officially an Avenger! But will being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes be ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Batman: Dark Victory

    by Jeph Loeb
    Batman's efforts to protect Gotham City from a new wave of crime and the mysterious Hangman killer.

    It has been several months after the killer known as " Holiday " was apprehended. "Holiday" was actually Alberto Falcone , attempting to one-up his father, and prove he is more than capable of ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Daredevil: Born Again

    by Frank Miller
    A vigilante superhero must rebuild his life after his identity is revealed and his enemies target him.

    Karen Page , the former secretary of the Nelson & Murdock law offices in New York City and ex-girlfriend of Matt Murdock , had left years earlier to pursue an acting career. After a brief period of ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Batman: The Black Mirror

    by Scott Snyder
    Dark and complex exploration of the Batman mythos, the darkness within Bruce Wayne, and the power of his legacy.

    The plot tells the story of Dick Grayson continued adventures as Batman as Bruce Wayne continues his work for Batman Incorporated . Dick must battle against several villains, one of whom is selling ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Death Note, Vol. 7: Zero

    by Tsugumi Ohba
    A young man's quest to create a utopian world through eliminating criminals with his supernatural notebook.

    After a high-speed chase, Light and the task force apprehend the newest Kira. Light regains his Death Note and his memories, and the depths of his cunning are revealed as the plans he carefully put ... (Goodreads)

  24. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why

    by G. Willow Wilson
    Kamala Khan, a teenage Muslim girl with shape-shifting powers, faces a new villain and questions the purpose of her superhero identity.

    Who is the Inventor, and what does he want with the all-new Ms. Marvel and all her friends? Maybe Wolverine can help! Kamala may be fan-girling out when her favorite (okay maybe Top Five) super hero ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event

    by Mark Millar
    A clash of heroes and villains, with the fate of the world at stake.

    The New Warriors ( Night Thrasher , Namorita , Speedball , and Microbe ) battle a group of villains ( Cobalt Man , Speedfreek , Coldheart , and Nitro ) in Stamford , Connecticut while filming a ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Batman: Knightfall, Part One: Broken Bat

    by Doug Moench
    Bruce Wayne must overcome a powerful new villain in order to reclaim Gotham as Batman.

    The Dark Knight's greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The ... (Goodreads)

  27. Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows

    by Joe Hill
    A family of siblings battle dark forces to unlock the secrets of the mysterious supernatural keys.

    The dead plot against the living, the darkness closes in on Keyhouse, and a woman is shattered beyond repair, in the third storyline of the Eisner-nominated series, Locke & Key! Dodge continues his ... (Goodreads)

  28. Attack on Titan, Vol. 1

    by Hajime Isayama
    Humanity lives in fear of Titans, giant humanoid creatures who devour humans without reason. Eren Yeager vows to eradicate them all.

    The Desperate Battle Begins! For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city, trapped in fear of the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is ... (Goodreads)

  29. Scott Pilgrim, Volume 6: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour

    by Bryan Lee O'Malley
    Scott Pilgrim faces his final battle against Ramona's seventh evil ex, Gideon Graves, in a climactic showdown.

    Scott Pilgrim has faced down six of Ramona Flowers's evil exes. But now that the happy couple is no more, was it even worth it? And if Scott and Ramona aren't together, then why do the ominous ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Five Point Someone: What Not to Do at IIT

    by Chetan Bhagat
    Three friends at IIT navigate their way through college, learning life lessons along the way.

    The book is narrated by Hari, with some small passages by his friends Ryan and Alok, as well as a letter by Hari's girlfriend Neha Cherian. It deals with the lives of the 3 friends, whose elation on ... (Wikipedia)