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Start with Cycle of Violence and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Cycle of Violence
Book 1 by Gregg Hurwitz • Published 2013
A *Batman: The Dark Knight* arc. The Scarecrow kidnaps Batman and subjects him to a potent new fear toxin, forcing Bruce Wayne to relive his deepest traumas.
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Batman The Dark Knight reading order
Ends with Clay
- 1

Book 1:Cycle of Violence
Gregg Hurwitz • 2013
A *Batman: The Dark Knight* arc. The Scarecrow kidnaps Batman and subjects him to a potent new fear toxin, forcing Bruce Wayne to relive his deepest traumas.
- 2

Book 2:Mad
Gregg Hurwitz • 2013
A *Batman: The Dark Knight* arc. The Mad Hatter strikes Gotham, and his obsession with Alice leads him to target Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, creating a personal nightmare for the Dark Knight.
- 3

Book 3:Clay
Gregg Hurwitz • 2014
A *Batman: The Dark Knight* arc exploring the tragic nature of Clayface. It blends high-stakes action with an emotional look at a villain who has lost his humanity.
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Batman The Dark Knight FAQ
What is the best order to read the Batman The Dark Knight series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Cycle of Violence.
How many books are in the Batman The Dark Knight series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Batman The Dark Knight series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Batman The Dark Knight series?
New readers should start with Cycle of Violence, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Batman The Dark Knight series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2013 to 2014.