WB should probably stand for "Where's Batman?" The company has spent the last 40 years making much of their profit in the superhero world of the Dark Knight in films and television. Since Infinite Frontier started, DC Comics has taken a page from WB's book and begun an increased focus on the Caped Crusader.

There's never been a better time to be a Batman fan, with DC publishing a mix of ongoings and miniseries all focused on the Dark Knight. The downside is it can be a bit of a challenge to keep up with so many runs at once. Knowing what's going on with Batman monthly in the DC Universe is almost a job in itself.

Updated by Sage Ashford, May 8th: There's never a point where DC isn't trying to publish as many Batman books as possible. As DC builds towards the Absolute Power storyline, Bruce finds himself cornered in his battle against Zur-En-Arrh in his main comic. For fans who aren't interested in main continuity though, he continues having crossovers with everyone from the Mystery Inc Gang to Dylan Dog. We've updated this list to focus on the most recent issue of every Batman ongoing and miniseries.

Current Batman Comics

Batman: Off World #4 Turns Batman Into A Freedom Fighter

Batman's original mission has finished, but rather than returning to Gotham City, he's chosen to remain in the Slag Galaxy to take down the Blakksun Mining Company. Across the galaxy, Batman wages a one-man war against the Mining Company's best soldiers, stopping them from recruiting more orphans to become Warstormers. He's become a message of hope for worlds across the galaxy, more than anything he believed possible as Batman.

His success doesn't come without cost, though. He's gained the attention of the owners of the Mining Company, which means trouble for him. Batman's first new challenge in continuing to liberate worlds comes with him facing the dangerous bounty hunter, the Thanagarian. Without any knowledge of Thanagarians, Batman is helpless against his might, and risks being captured. His only hope? Ione, the Tamaranean woman who already abandoned his idealistic cause.

Batman ‘89: Echoes #2 Brings Bruce Into The Dangers Of Arkham Psychiatric

The second issue of Echoes sees Bruce continue his journey into the world of Arkham Psychiatric while disguised as Robert Lowery, a.k.a. Firefly, where he meets Dr. Jonathan Crane. While there, he's exposed to Crane's "Fear Test", which unfortunately leaves Crane realizing that "Robert Lowery" is more than he seems.

At the same time, Drake Winston and Alfred have to find a way to keep in touch with Bruce, all while Alfred remains under intense scrutiny from the police. Though Alfred remains concerned due to Bruce staying out of contact for months, he still decides to risk it all to keep Bruce's cover. However, Bruce's biggest problem might just be Dr. Harleen Quinzel, whose goals might just blow Bruce's cover wide open.

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26 Sees Some Of DC's Most Dangerous Villains Get A Fifth-Dimensional Power-Up

Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk have come to Batman and Superman for help with an enemy that wiped out all of their friends. Though reluctant, the World's Finest duo agrees to help, even though their unseen opponent is already several steps ahead of them. Some of the most dangerous enemies in the Justice League have experienced a massive power boost, courtesy of new friends from the 5th Dimension.

While Batman, Superman, and Robin would normally be outmatched, fortunately they have their own allies from the 5th Dimension. Trying his best to help, Mr. Mxyzptlk offers Robin superpowers to help him deal with an enhanced Sinestro. It doesn't take long for Robin to learn how dangerous having Superman's powers are when someone isn't used to them, though.

Detective Comics #1084 Brings Batman Back To Gotham City

In spite of the Orghams' best attempt to erase Batman, he has returned to Gotham City. This issue shows Bruce's time after emerging from the desert, including training with the League of Assassins again, and learning Talia's plan to revive Arzen Orgham. Later, it allows Bruce to get back in touch with Commissioner Gordon, helping him to focus on what Gotham City needs in this new version of Batman. Finally, Batman begins his mission to take down Dariah Orgham and her organization, once and for all. In the shadows however, Selina makes plans of her own, ones which involve reaching out to Batman's oldest enemy.

Detective Comics' back-up this month focuses on Cassandra Cain, and her attempt to cope while Batman was away. Distraught, Cass tries to carry on Batman's name, even at great personal cost to herself. An encounter with her mother reminds her of the danger in refusing to be herself, as the two battle against beings overtaken by the Azmer to help Shiva finish a special mission.

Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2 Makes Bruce Wayne Confront His Past

The Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham mini-series has been one of the more interesting Black Label comics about the Dark Knight. An ultra-cynical take on the character, Gargoyle of Gotham reveals a more unruly Batman, one who believes he must kill Bruce Wayne to become what Gotham needs.

After shutting down one serial killer, the second issue opens with both Batman and Gordon realizing there’s another serial killer operating in the city. However, as Batman attempts to find him, he learns the new killer has a connection to his childhood as Bruce Wayne... a part of his childhood he doesn’t even remember.

The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #5 Sees Batman & The Mystery Inc Gang Search For A Cure For Man-Bat

A desire to cure Kirk Langstrom of his Man-Bat problems turns into a trip down memory lane in Scooby-Doo's latest Batman crossover. In their search for a cure, Batman teams up with the Mystery Inc crew once again as they take him to the site of one of their old cases, where they dealt with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Visiting one of their old haunts doesn't exactly come mystery free though, as there's already a monster there waiting on them.

Of course, it isn't all monster-hunting in this issue. Noticing Velma's incredible detective skills, he tries to convince her to take up the job as the next Robin once his current Robin retires. While that doesn't go as planned, the group are able to stop Kirk's latest Man-Bat transformation and stop the ghost of Mr. Hyde.

Batman and Robin (Vol. 3) #8 Places Robin On A Secret Mission To Deal With His Principal

Flatline has managed to track down her sister, only to learn that she's turned into a supervillain, smuggling weapons outside of Gotham. While Damian tries to work with Flatline to shut her sister's organization down, Flatline turns on him to help her sister escape. Without Batman, Damian has to not only escape on his own, but find Flatline and her sister and stop them before they escape with a collection of Mr. Freeze's weapons.

Away from Robin, Batman discovers there's a rift between Shush and Man-Bat. Agreeing to work with Shush briefly, he's able to follow her to Man-Bat's secret hideout, only for them both to be discovered by Man-Bat's army. Though Batman is able to save Shush, it leads to his own disappearance, leaving Damian to try and crack open the entire case.

Batman (Vol. 3) #147 Shows Bruce On The Run And Failsafe Creating An Army Of Batmen

With Bruce gone, Gotham City falls to Zur-En-Arrh, who immediately shows the difference between him and the original Batman. He has no problem capturing criminals even in broad daylight, and threatening the new Police Commissioner, Vandal Savage. His actions even garner the attention of one of DC's most dangerous villains without powers, Amanda Waller, who points out that going against the other heroes so brazenly is bound to garner him negative attention sooner or later.

After exiting Gotham, Bruce goes back to one of his oldest haunts to try and build something capable of stopping Zur. There, he runs into a familiar friend in Tim Drake, who decides to help him in this next offensive. While one Robin reunites with Batman though, Damian recognizes that his "Batman" is actually Zur-En-Arrh. Unfortunately, it happens after Zur creates an army of Batmen using the other Zur-En-Arrh Batmen he collected in the multiverse.

Batman/Dylan Dog #2 Sends Dylan Into Danger To Solve A New Case

Batman/Dylan Dog is far from one of the best Batman crossovers, but it's certainly beginning to ramp up fast. Last issue, Bats and Dylan managed to rescue Catwoman, but at the cost of Dylan's ally, Groucho. Together, the duo are forced to travel around the world to discover a cure for a new chemical compound created by their biggest enemies. While successful, they also learn of Joker's next plan: reviving Dylan's deadliest enemy, Christopher Killex.

Realizing Batman is out of his depth, Dylan turns to someone capable of helping him discover where Killex is, John Constantine. The back half of this issue is full of cameos from some of DC's most well-known magic characters, including Jason Blood and Etrigan, as Dylan and John travel into Hell to find out if Killex has been brought back to life. If that seems dangerous enough, their plan to escape is somehow even more risky.

Batman: Dark Age #2 Takes Bruce On The Journey To Becoming Batman

Batman: Dark Age continues with a Bruce Wayne trapped inside of prison, with only one way out: being drafted. Brought into the United States military, Bruce finds his way into a specialist commando group led by none other than Ra's Al Ghul. There, he learns how to fight without weapons, gaining crucial skills that he can use in any situation.

Eventually, Bruce's morals clash with Ra's ideas, getting him discharged from the military. Sent back to Gotham, Bruce meets Lucius Fox, who informs him on what's happened to Gotham in his absence. Lucius has invented a suit to help Gotham City fight back against the rich and greedy who own Wayne Enterprises, something Bruce decides to take for himself. Before he can protect Gotham though, first he has to protect himself from the people assigned to get rid of him.

The Bat-Man: First Knight #2 Shows Batman's Struggle To Survive In The Golden Age

The Bat-Man: First Knight aims to be a story set in the Golden Age, embracing the pulp comics the character was based on. So far, it's been an awesome trip into the past, allowing readers a glimpse at an inexperienced Batman in the late '30s. After trying to save a criminal and gain information on a dangerous case, the Bat-Man finds himself trapped in an electric chair. Fortunately, Comissioner Jim Gordon saves him from getting a full burst, allowing him to escape. While he recovers in his home, the man aiming to take control of Gotham City continues his mission to take over the city.

Going out a second time to battle against both a dangerous assassin and monster men, Bruce starts to wonder if saving Gotham is even possible on his own. Even Gordon cautions him that taking on crime in their city is going to take more than just his brand of two-fisted justice. Still, embracing the weapons of his enemy would force him to turn on everything he believes in, leaving Bruce left to wonder if that's his only option.

Batman: Brave and the Bold #12 Brings A New Robin Into The Batcave

After being taken over by the mysterious monster known as "Mother", Batman suddenly finds himself threatening his latest romantic interest, Isla MacPherson. It's only the sudden arrival of Mia Mizoguchi with a cure that keeps things from getting out of hand. Though its dangerous, Bruce decides to bring Mia into his organization as a new Robin. However, though a new Robin helps him overcome "Mother", Bruce is still forced to let go of a chance at a romantic relationship.

Elsewhere, the third part of "The Poison Within" sees Artemis' storyline tie in with Tom King's current Wonder Woman comic. While Artemis might have found a new way for herself, it doesn't mean things are going to get any easier for her, as she's suddenly captured and left with no choice but to give up the location of Wonder Woman...or her Bana-Mighdall sisters. In "Parting Gift", Swamp Thing helps ease a scientist with a similar backstory to his old self into a new life as part of the Green. Lastly, the black-and-white story "Henchman" has Batman confront a henchman and convince him to give up on his job before its too late.