Which Continuity Has the Best Batman Comics: Rebirth or New 52?

The New 52 Batman is widely regarded as the best modern run, and in my opinion, itrsquo;s the definitive Batman. This series elegantly combines the gritty realism of Nolan and Arkham Games with the fantastical elements of Grant Morrisonrsquo;s run. Moreover, Geoff Johnsrsquo; Earth One Batman comics are the primary inspiration for Matt Reevesrsquo; version of Batman in his film The Batman.

Read the New 52 Batman Run

Why New 52 Batman Runs?

There are several reasons why this run resonates with me, and Irsquo;ll delve into Scott Snyderrsquo;s Batman run and why it surpasses DC Rebirth and Tom Kingrsquo;s run.

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Enjoy a Batman Detective Journey

One of the things I loved about this run was that Batman is back to his detective roots. After Grant Morrisonrsquo;s cosmic experiments, many of the Silver Age shenanigans were put to rest. Scott Snyder brought back the detective aspects of Batman, refining his approach to analyzing crimes and using his skills to find clues.

For example, Batman encounters a Talon and uses his detective skills to find weak points and make his attacks seem accidental. Or remember the time when Batman deduced that the Joker wanted to meet him back at ACE Chemicals by analyzing toxins. These are moments that highlight Scott Snyderrsquo;s ability to make Batman interesting and dynamic.

A More Human Bruce Wayne

Scott Snyder not only brought back the detective aspect but also made Batman more relatable and human. Take the scene where Bruce Wayne talks to Alfred, revealing his sadness over Damianrsquo;s death and wanting Alfred to be by his side. This makes him a more lifelike character, not just a mask or costume.

Another poignant moment is when Bruce Wayne loses his memory and remembers being Batman. Instead of immediately being Batman again, he chooses to be with Julie Madison, his girlfriend. This decision highlights his personal life and shows that his decisions are rooted in his emotions rather than just his duties.

Consistency and Impact

The most striking aspect of this run is its consistency. Rarely does a comic writer achieve such a smooth and impactful story. Here are some of the volumes that showcase this consistency:

Court of Owls Night of the Owls Zero Year Death of the Family Endgame Bloom

All of these stories have critical and financial success, and they hit hard. Snyder created characters like Harper Row and Duke Thomas, adding depth to Gothamrsquo;s cast. Even James Gordon, portrayed as the new Batman and wearing the rabbit suit, fits seamlessly with the overall narrative.

While Morrisonrsquo;s run on Batman was revolutionary, it lacked consistency. Stories like Batman becoming a time bomb or the final crisis were controversial. However, Snyderrsquo;s run, despite being event-heavy, remains consistently appealing. To a comic book reader, New 52 Batman is the definitive Batman run.

Rating: 10 out of 10