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Batman Fics

Discussion in 'Story Search' started by Vesvius, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Vesvius

    Vesvius High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    I've been playing Arkham City at an insane rate since it came out, and I'm in the mood for some good Batman fics. Anyone have any recommendations?

    I'm spesicifically looking for comic or cartoonverse Batman. No movieverse.

    Thank you very much!
     
  2. frodrick

    frodrick Slug Club Member

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    What sort of Batman fics? Focusing solely on Batman, or with his supporting cast, or without him entirely and just his supporting characters?
     
  3. Vesvius

    Vesvius High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    Mainly focused on Batman with supporting cast, but Batman alone or a Robin-centric fic (Any Robin) wouldn't be going wrong.
     
  4. frodrick

    frodrick Slug Club Member

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    I've got quite a few, actually:

    No Dawn, No Day: Takes place before Batman 666. The story of how Damian Wayne became Batman after the death of his father. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7141134/1/No_Dawn_No_Day

    Cassandra Cain, the Batgirl: AU after the end of her run on Batgirl. Cassandra Cain attempts to become more integrated into society while remaining Batgirl. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2542344/1/

    Locked Inside the Facade: AU of War Games. Black Mask killed not only the Spoiler but Alfred as well. And Bruce Wayne, tired and in shock, is taken into custody by the GCPD...http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2511175/1/Locked_Inside_The_Facade
     
  5. Vesvius

    Vesvius High Inquisitor DLP Supporter

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    Thanks much for the recommendations! I've gotten through No Dawn, No Day, but I stopped when he started up with the alternate ending. I liked the way it ended, and it fit the story very well, no need for an alternate, 'happy' ending. I'll probably get to the others soon.

    Anyone have anymore? Especially Bruce-centric ones.
     
  6. Another Empty Frame

    Another Empty Frame Fake Flamingo DLP Supporter

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    If anyone has access to good Batman Beyond, I am able to survive solely on that without food.
     
  7. Castiel

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    Are there any good fics of Nolan-verse Batman?
     
  8. Hashasheen

    Hashasheen Half-Blood Prince

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    There's one I remember of Bruce Wayne stepping up as Batman instead of Dent, but I can't seem to find it. Had Wayne going to jail for a few chapters before breaking out when Joker demands that douche who planned to blackmail Wayne gets kill. Can't remember more than that.
     
  9. Andy

    Andy First Year

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    Is it this one:


    http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4453907/


    Batman Revealed by vballmania23


    Just a series of oneshots about what Hashasheen said.
     
  10. Hashasheen

    Hashasheen Half-Blood Prince

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    No, it was an actual story, not a bunch of oneshots.
     
  11. Andy

    Andy First Year

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    Sorry, my mistake. In that case I have no idea what fic you're talking about.

    I do, however, recommend Chris Dee's Cat Tales which are probably the best Batman fics I have read.

    Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/22266/chris_dee
     
  12. Nemrut

    Nemrut The Black Mage ~ Prestige ~

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    Do you guys know any Robin centric stories? I mean mostly the Young Justice / Teen Titans (animated) kind of Robin. Actually, any kind of Robin would do. Just not the whiny sidekick type.
     
  13. Red Aviary

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    There was one for Teen Titans where Robin got superpowers of his own that was pretty decent. I can't remember what it's called now though. Maybe later it'll come to me.
     
  14. Nemrut

    Nemrut The Black Mage ~ Prestige ~

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    That's Avatar and Adaptation. And while those were absolutely brilliant, I have already read them.
     
  15. Jarik

    Jarik Chief Warlock

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    I can't say I've fully explored the fandom, however there is one fic I read a while back which I thought was written brilliantly - potentially library material here.

    http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4568945/1/Not_Playing_with_a_Full_Deck

    It's essentially another "Joker fucks up Gotham" fic, but it's written so well. They give a lot of depth to Joker's madness, his levels of mental fuckery, and all the minor characters have depth to them as well.

    In fact, it seems to generally focus a lot more on the points of view of all the baddies, while Batman himself is quite straight forward. It's been a while since I read it, but I'd give it a straight up 5/5.
     
  16. Nemrut

    Nemrut The Black Mage ~ Prestige ~

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    Can't second "Not Playing with a full Deck" enough, brilliant, brilliant story with a really gripping characterization of the Joker which kept, at least me, at the edge of my side for nearly all the time later on.
     
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