Gritty noir classics, sprawling event crossovers, and mind-bending modern reinventions all fight for the cowl. Which Gotham saga tops your list? Cast your vote!
1The Dark Knight ReturnsFrank Miller's 1986 dystopian tale of an aging Bruce Wayne returning to Gotham.
2Year OneMiller and Mazzucchelli's 1987 origin retelling of Batman's first year and Jim Gordon's rise.
3The Long HalloweenLoeb and Sale's 1996 noir mystery of the Holiday killer stalking Gotham's mob.
4HushLoeb and Jim Lee's 2002 mystery pitting Batman against a hidden mastermind who knows his secrets.
5The Killing JokeAlan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 one-shot exploring the Joker's origin and his attack on Barbara Gordon.
6KnightfallThe 1993 epic in which Bane breaks Batman's back and Azrael takes over the cowl.
7No Man's LandThe 1999 year-long saga of Gotham cut off and carved up by gangs after an earthquake.
8Court of OwlsSnyder and Capullo's 2011 New 52 story revealing a secret society that has run Gotham for centuries.
9Arkham AsylumGrant Morrison and Dave McKean's 1989 psychological horror graphic novel set inside the asylum.
10Death of the FamilyThe 2012 Snyder story in which the Joker returns to attack Batman's allies.
11Zero YearSnyder and Capullo's 2013 reimagined origin of Batman set during the Riddler's blackout.
12Dark VictoryLoeb and Sale's 2000 sequel to The Long Halloween following Two-Face and the Hangman killer.
13A Death in the FamilyThe 1988 storyline where fans voted on the fate of Jason Todd's Robin at the Joker's hands.
14Under the Red HoodWinick and Lee Bermejo's 2005 story revealing the masked Red Hood as the resurrected Jason Todd.
15The Black MirrorSnyder and Jock's 2011 Dick Grayson-era mystery pitting Batman against James Gordon Jr.
16Batman R.I.P.Grant Morrison's 2008 story in which the Black Glove attempts to break Batman's mind.
