Quote Originally Posted by MRP View Post
These seven volumes present a wide variety of Batman stories from various eras and give a look at the many different sides of the Batman, allowing the person being introduced to discover for themselves what about Batman appeals to them and then explore more form a particular era of vision of the Batman.

-M
I highly abhor "trades", but if I'd recommend one for starters, it'd be Batman in the Sixties. Free-wheeling fun action of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl, against the likes of Clayface, Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Blockbuster, Scarecrow, Killer Moth, and the Outsider.