10 Criminally Overlooked Batman Comics Fans Must Read

Since his debut in 1939 Batman has been featured in countless stories in every entertainment medium imaginable. From a film trilogy that changed the entire landscape of superhero cinema, to video games series that made players feel like they were under the cowl themselves, there's just so much great Batman stuff out there.

This list though aims to focus on where he started and arguably thrives the best, the comics. However, this isn't about the big names, as they've been talked about to death. Comics like 'Batman: Year One', 'Hush', 'Under The Red Hood', and 'Arkham Asylum' are all incredible, but they're also featured on every list ever about the greatest Batman comics.

The goal of this list is to celebrate some of The Caped Crusader's lesser known outings or ones that, while highly regarded, don't get nearly as much attention as they deserve. Some you may have heard of or even read, while others may have slipped underneath your radar. Either way, all of them are truly gems

With all that said and done, it's time to take a walk down the dark streets of Gotham with the most overlooked Batman stories ever.

Something about Batman newer readers might not know is that Bruce Wayne isn't the only one to take up the mantle. Underneath the costume is a person with limits who sometimes he needs a bit of a break, whether it be intentional or not. That's where the first Robin Dick Grayson comes in.

While Scott Snyder's brilliant 'The Black Mirror' is the quintessential Grayson Batman story, this entry is instead going to focus on his first outing as The Dark Knight.

The reason 'Battle Within' and 'Long Shadows' are packaged together is because they go hand-in-hand.

'Battle Within' takes place after Bruce's death in 'Final Crisis' and is where Alfred and Dick declare that Batman must live on for the sake of Gotham City. 'Long Shadows' then follows up with Dick adjusting to being the new Batman and having to prove his worth to himself, Damian Wayne, and Two-Face.

From their fighting styles to their personality, Bruce and Dick couldn't be any different. However, Dick knows that he has to keep the illusion of Batman being the same as always. Him struggling to find the balance between the Batman Gotham knows and who he ultimately is as a crime-fighter is executed extraordinarily well and captivating to watch play out.

Dick's portrayal of Batman feels like a refreshing change up to the status quo in a medium that could use a lot more of them. If you find yourself digging his Bats, definitely check out 'The Black Mirror'.