Here’s a chronological reading guide for the full Batman ‘Death Of The Family’ story arc.
The essential issues covering the core story are Batman #13-17.
BATMAN #13 (Core Story)
SCOTT SNYDER | JAMES T TYNION IV | GREG CAPULLO | JONATHAN GLAPION
DC COMICS
The Joker returns in “Death Of The Family”!
He crippled Batgirl. He killed Robin. What will The Joker do now that he’s returned to Gotham City? What must Batman do to protect his secret identity and that of those who fight alongside him?
BATGIRL #13
GAIL SIMONE | ED BENES
DC COMICS
The epic conclusion to Knightfall is here!
Batgirl clings to life as her greatest adversary unveils her deadly plans for Gotham City.
CATWOMAN #13
ANN NOCENTI | RAFA SANDOVAL | JORDI TARROGONA
DC COMICS
New series writer Ann Nocenti takes Catwoman deep under cover!
Catwoman is the best thief in the world, but stealing another person is a new challenge! The true origin of Selina Kyle revealed!
BATMAN #14 (Core Story)
SCOTT SNYDER | JAMES T TYNION IV | GREG CAPULLO | JONATHAN GLAPION
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues!
The Joker is back and somehow more sinister than ever! What caused this change? And can even Batman stop a Joker so driven and dangerous? And where is Alfred? Plus, in the backup feature, The Penguin is running out of options as he’s confronted by The Joker!
BATGIRL #14
GAIL SIMONE | ED BENES
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in as Barbara tries to save her family from a fate much worse than death!
Has Batgirl come this far just to fall victim once again to The Joker?
CATWOMAN #14
ANN NOCENTI | RAFA SANDOVAL | JORDI TARROGONA
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Catwoman is caught in The Joker’s trap as he toys with her mind. But The Joker should beware because Catwoman always comes to play!
SUICIDE SQUAD #14
ADAM GLASS | FERNANDO DAGNINO
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
A funeral for a friend is interrupted by Harley’s past! Amanda Waller has found the Squad’s traitor — but has she lost the war with Basilisk?
BATMAN #15 (Core Story)
SCOTT SNYDER | JAMES T TYNION IV | GREG CAPULLO | JONATHAN GLAPION
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues here!
The Joker’s attacks have taken their toll on Batman and his allies, and now they have to face the impossible. The final madness of The Joker’s plan revealed here! Why is he more dangerous now than ever before? Plus, in the backup feature, witness The Joker’s confrontation with the Riddler as the horror of The Joker’s plan is revealed.
DETECTIVE COMICS #15
PETER J. TOMASI | PATRICK GLEASON | MICK GRAY
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Damian vs. The Joker! Has The Joker finally met a Robin as dangerous as he is? Or will The Clown Prince of Crime claim another of Batman’s allies as his victim?
BATGIRL #15
GAIL SIMONE | ED BENES
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
With so many funerals planned, The Joker decides it’s time for a wedding! Barbara’s first confrontation with The Joker since he shot her is coming to a horrifying conclusion!
SUICIDE SQUAD #15
ADAM GLASS | FERNANDO DAGNINO
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Harley continues her rather unpleasant reunion with The Joker! Has the violent life of the Squad finally claimed Deadshot?
BATMAN AND ROBIN #15
PETER J. TOMASI | PATRICK GLEASON | MICK GRAY
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Damian vs. The Joker! Has The Joker finally met a Robin as dangerous as he is? Or will The Clown Prince of Crime claim another of Batman’s allies as his victim?
NIGHTWING #15
KYLE HIGGINS | EDDY BARROWS | EBER FERREIRA
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
The Joker strikes Haly’s Circus — and Nightwing can’t stop a devastating murder.
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #15
SCOTT LOBDELL | TIMOTHY GREEN II
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Red Hood and Red Robin team up against The Joker! Teen Titans vs. The Outlaws!
TEEN TITANS #15
SCOTT LOBDELL | BRETT BOOTH | NORM RAPMUND
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues here! Ties in to this month’s Teen Titans #16!
Tim Drake and Jason Todd have to survive a confrontation with The Joker and stop their respective teams from killing each other. Considering how well they have worked together in the past, that shouldn’t be a problem, right? …Right?
BATMAN #16 (Core Story)
SCOTT SNYDER | JAMES T TYNION IV | GREG CAPULLO | JONATHAN GLAPION
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues!
Batman heads into his showdown with The Joker as the madman’s plan is finally revealed – in Arkham Asylum! It all lead’s into next month’s terrifying conclusion! And in the backup story, in the midst of The Joker’s assault on Batman and his allies, get a secret glimpse into what started The Crown Prince of Crime on his horrifying journey!
DETECTIVE COMICS #16
JOHN LAYMAN | JASON FABOK | ANDY CLARKE
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in issue!
As The Joker continues to wreak havoc on The Dark Knight and his allies, Batman is forced to cut a deal with The Penguin…one that will come back to haunt both of them when a new villain interferes! And in the backup story, Ignatius Ogivly usurps The Penguin’s throne and decides to lead the underworld crimelords in The Penguin’s place!
BATGIRL #16
GAIL SIMONE | ED BENES
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues here!
In this issue you are invited to the wedding of Barbara Gordon and The Joker! The entire Gordon family is on hand for the most terrifying nuptials of all time!
BATMAN AND ROBIN #16
PETER J. TOMASI | PATRICK GLEASON | MICK GRAY
DC COMICS
“Death Of The Family” continues here!
Has The Joker broken Damian? Has Batman’s son met his fate at the hands of The Clown Prince of Crime?
NIGHTWING #16
KYLE HIGGINS | EDDY BARROWS | EBER FERREIRA
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
After the shocking events of last issue, it didn’t seem like things could get much worse for Nightwing, but when The Joker’s involved that’s never a safe bet! Dick’s past is about to burn down around him – literally!
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #16
SCOTT LOBDELL | TIMOTHY GREEN II
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” continues here! Ties in to this month’s Teen Titans #16!
Tim Drake and Jason Todd have to survive a confrontation with The Joker and stop their respective teams from killing each other. Considering how well they have worked together in the past, that shouldn’t be a problem, right? …Right?
TEEN TITANS #16
SCOTT LOBDELL | BRETT BOOTH
DC COMICS
A “Death Of The Family” tie-in!
Our heroes learn a lesson they’ll never forget as Arsenal takes control in Red Robin’s absence! Mirroring the events of RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #16, Jason Todd and Tim Drake must rely on each other to survive The Joker’s attack! Plus, it’s the return of Raven!
BATMAN #17 (Core Story)
SCOTT SNYDER | GREG CAPULLO | JONATHAN GLAPION
DC COMICS
This is it: The stunning conclusion to “Death Of The Family”!
Who lives? Who dies? Who laughs last? Find out as Batman and The Joker face off one last time!
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