With 2019 wrapping up, the 2010s as a whole are also ending. This got me thinking about what the best Batman stories of the entire decade have been.

Honestly, I think the 2010s have been a pretty great decade for The Caped Crusader overall. He was definitely the standout title during The New 52 with Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo; a writer and artist who delivered stellar work on the character throughout the entire decade. We also were graced by some pretty great mini-series from Greg Hurwitz and Scott Peterson to name a few. And while I do think Tom King's run on Batman eventually went off the rails, it started very strongly. So with all that out of the way, here are my ten favorite Batman stories of the 2010s!


10.) Cold Days (Batman vol. 3 #51-53)

Bruce Wayne of all people trying to convince a jury that Batman isn't infallible and perfect was a fascinating read.


09.) My Own Worst Enemy (All Star Batman vol. 1)

Intense action, great artwork and one of the best portrayals of Two-Face I've read in a long time.


08.) Kings of Fear (mini-series)

Easily one of the greatest Scarecrow stories ever written as the villain gets into Batman's head like never before.


07.) I am Bane (Batman vol. 3 #16-20)

Probably my favorite Bane story since Knightfall and definitely the highlight of Tom King's run for me.


06.) The Black Mirror (Detective Comics vol. 1 #871-881)

An intriguing mystery throughout with great characterization and some interesting new developments. I wouldn't mind seeing more of Richard Grayson as Batman after this.


05.) Pain and Prejudice (mini-series)

Definitely the single greatest Penguin story to date. I really wish more writers would handle the character this well.


04.) Zero Year (Batman vol. 2 #21-33)

A superb retelling of The Dark Knight's origins. Instead of being a retread of the unbeatable Year One, Zero Year goes in an entirely different direction and acts as a sprawling epic.


03.) Endgame (Batman vol. 2 #35-40)

One of the best Joker stories of all time that also happens to feature one of his best one-on-one battles with Batman in their 80 year history.


02.) Death of The Family (Batman vol. 2 #13-17)

Probably the single best Joker story after The Killing Joke (yeah, I said it). This story more than any other I've read truly understands the twisted relationship between Batman and The Joker and why The Clown Prince of Crime will always be his greatest nemesis.


01.) The Court/City of Owls (Batman vol. 2 #1-12)

The Court ended up being some of the best Batman villains to come along in years. The sequence with The World's Greatest Detective trapped in The Labyrinth while being hunted by The Talons is sheer perfection.


What were your favorite Batman stories of the 2010s?