Batman Detective Comics books in order

Batman Detective Comics collections feature Greg Rucka among the writers of DC's longest-running comic series, following Batman's investigations across Gotham City.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Gordon at War 2016 Greg Rucka Buy
2 Rise of the Batmen 2017 Greg Rucka Buy
3 The Victim Syndicate 2017 Greg Rucka Buy
4 League of Shadows 2017 Greg Rucka Buy
5 Deus Ex Machina 2017 Greg Rucka Buy
6 A Lonely Place of Living 2018 Greg Rucka Buy
7 Fall of the Batmen 2018 Greg Rucka Buy
8 Batmen Eternal 2018 Greg Rucka Buy
9 On the Outside 2018 Greg Rucka Buy
10 Deface the Face 2019 Greg Rucka Buy
11 Mythology 2019 Greg Rucka Buy
12 Batman: Detective Comics, Vol. 2: Arkham Knight 2019 Greg Rucka Buy
13 Greetings from Gotham 2020 Greg Rucka Buy
14 80 Years of the Bat Family 2020 Greg Rucka Buy
15 Detective Comics #1027 2020 Greg Rucka Buy
16 Cold Vengeance 2020 Greg Rucka Buy
17 The Joker War 2021 Greg Rucka Buy
18 The Road to Ruin 2021 Greg Rucka Buy
19 The Neighborhood 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
20 Fear State 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
21 Road to War 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
22 Arkham Rising 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
23 Shadows of the Bat: House of Gotham 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
24 Shadows of the Bat: The Tower 2022 Greg Rucka Buy
25 Riddle Me This 2023 Greg Rucka Buy
26 Overture 2023 Greg Rucka Buy
27 Act I 2024 Greg Rucka Buy
28 Act II 2024 Greg Rucka Buy
29 Gotham Nocturne Intermezzo: Batman, Outlaw 2024 Greg Rucka Buy
30 Gotham Nocturne: Act III 2025 Greg Rucka Buy
31 Mercy of the Father 2025 Greg Rucka Buy
32 Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 2: Elixir 2026 Greg Rucka Buy
33 Batman: City of Crime 2006 Greg Rucka N/A
34 Batwoman: Elegy 2010 Greg Rucka N/A

The Batman Detective Comics collections compile DC’s flagship Batman title across decades of publication. With 34 volumes spanning from 2006 to 2026, the collection covers multiple creative teams and storylines. Rucka’s contributions emphasize the “detective” in Detective Comics, with stories that focus on investigation and deduction.

The scope of this collection reflects Detective Comics’ status as one of the longest-running American comic series. Rucka’s issues fit within a tradition that has included some of the most acclaimed Batman stories ever published.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Batman Detective Comics series?

There are 34 books in the Batman Detective Comics series, published between 2006 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Batman Detective Comics series?

The first book in the Batman Detective Comics series is Gordon at War, published in 2016.

How extensive is the Detective Comics collection?

The collection spans 34 volumes from 2006 to 2026, covering multiple creative eras of Detective Comics. Rucka contributed to the series at various points alongside other writers, with his work known for emphasizing Batman’s detective skills over his fighting ability.

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