One of the best examples of the origin being improved upon was December 1975's "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley" from Detective Comics #457, with story by Denny O'Neil and art by Dick Giordano.

Today on Variant, we break down everything you need to know about Batman. From his origin to his best storylines. Also, find ...

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Batman's design and art have influenced comics for decades, and here are the ten best covers for all his important stories.

The most commendable titles included “Batman: Year One,” an account of Bruce Wayne’s first year as the Batman, “The Killing Joke,” which presented a potential origin story for the Joker, and Frank ...