Joe Lansdale's Batman books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series?"

"There are four books in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series, published between 1991 and 2011."

Q: "What is the first book in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series?"

"The first book in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series is Batman, Captured by the Engines, published in 1991."

Q: "Did Joe R. Lansdale write Batman comics?"

"Yes, Lansdale wrote Batman stories for DC Comics in the early 1990s, including Batman: Captured by the Engines (1991) and Terror on the High Skies (1992). His take on Batman brought a darker, more Southern Gothic sensibility to the character."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Batman, Captured by the Engines	1991	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy
2	Terror on the High Skies	1992	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy
3	L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories	2010	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy
4	Black DahliaWhite Rose	2011	Joe R. Lansdale	Buy

Joe R. Lansdale brought his signature dark tone to the DC Comics universe with Batman stories published in the early 1990s. Batman: Captured by the Engines (1991) and Terror on the High Skies (1992) showcase his ability to adapt his East Texas gothic sensibility to Gotham City.

This grouping also includes his work on other DC-related properties. Lansdale’s Batman work is a small but notable part of his extensive comic book output, which spans publishers from DC to Dark Horse to IDW.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series?

There are four books in the Joe Lansdale’s Batman series, published between 1991 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Joe Lansdale's Batman series?

The first book in the Joe Lansdale’s Batman series is Batman, Captured by the Engines, published in 1991.

Did Joe R. Lansdale write Batman comics?

Yes, Lansdale wrote Batman stories for DC Comics in the early 1990s, including Batman: Captured by the Engines (1991) and Terror on the High Skies (1992). His take on Batman brought a darker, more Southern Gothic sensibility to the character.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order