Book Riot already has an article recommending Batman reading orders for new fans. This quiz takes a broader approach, first determining which Batman best fits your tastes and then recommending comics to match. (It goes without saying that, given the age of these comics and the continuing dominance of white men in the industry, these recs are very homogeneous. Hopefully, any future iterations of this quiz will have a more diverse pool of comics to choose from.) This quiz has five potential outcomes that reflect the first five full decades of Batman’s existence. While these decades naturally exhibit some overlap in tone and style, each is known for adding a distinctive new layer to the Dark Knight mythos. Maybe you’re an old-school type who would relish the new superhero smell of ’40s Batman. Maybe you just want to have fun with the lighthearted camp of ’60s Batman. Or maybe you prefer the dark, gritty edge of ’80s Batman. Just answer these 11 questions, and your ideal Batman will be revealed!
