Also, any recommendations in relation to any books/encyclopedias to do with Batman, Catwoman and any other characters?
Been looking at getting the following:
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256701-271091-jpg.706178/
Batman: The World of The Dark Knight
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256732-520393-jpg.706179/
The Essential Batman Encyclopedia
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256748-387457-jpg.706180/
Batman: A Visual History
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256777-356394-jpg.706181/
Batman: Character Encyclopedia
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256797-274107-jpg.706182/
Catwoman: The Visual Guide To The Feline Fatale
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/imageuploadedbyavforums1461256824-827047-jpg.706183/
Catwoman: The Life and Times of A Feline Fatale
Are these books any good?
Thanks,
Seen Batman: The World of The Dark Knight in my local 'The Works' shop for £6.00, only soft cover not hardback and no slipcase, does this matter?
Also, they have Batman: A Visual History for £12.00
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These look more like general reference books on Batman and Catwoman, which will probably give you some information on the characters and some of the more important story arcs. This could be fine if that's what you're after.
However, I think you'll get a much more immersive experience by reading the graphic novels/comics themselves. I'd recommend the following five as a starting point:
Year One
The Dark Knight Returns
The Long Halloween
The Killing Joke
Arkham Asylum