The Batman Chronicles

    (DC, 1995–2000)
™ and ©1995 DC Comics, Inc.

DC launched this new Batman series in mid-1995, capitalizing on the release of the movie “Batman Forever,” as well as the ongoing popularity of Batman. Like other recent Batman titles, this one fills a niche: Legends of the Dark Knight harks back to Batman’s past; Batman: Shadow of the Bat concentrates on psychological thrillers; and The Batman Chronicles focuses on the supporting characters in Batman’s home city of Gotham.

Batman’s supporting cast proves more than worthy of further study. Commissioner Gordon, the head of Gotham’s police force, embodies a sort of weary empathy for the citizens he tries to protect. At the same time, he sympathizes with the need for vigilantes like Batman. Even walk-ons like Anarky and the Huntress display a subtlety of shading virtually unknown in most leading super-heroes. Much of the credit goes to the top writers featured here, including Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, and Doug Moench.
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#1

June, 1995
Cover Price: $2.95
27 copies available from $0.99 		Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug MoenchBrian Apthorp, Lee Weeks, Stewart Johnson, Joe St. Pierre
#1 (Newsstand Edition by Lee Weeks)

June, 1995
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $3.98 		Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug MoenchBrian Apthorp, Lee Weeks, Stewart Johnson, Joe St. Pierre
#2

September, 1995
Cover Price: $2.95
22 copies available from $0.99 		Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug MoenchDusty Abell, Liam Sharp, Rodolfo Damaggio
#3

December, 1995
Cover Price: $2.95
16 copies available from $0.52 		Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Doug MoenchBrian Stelfreeze, Gabriel Gecko, Jennifer Graves
#4

March, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
11 copies available from $1.46 		Christopher Priest, Chuck Dixon, Garth EnnisFrank Fosco, John McCrea, Matt Haley
#5

June, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
11 copies available from $1.13 		John Ostrander, Kim Yale, Tommy Lee Edwards, Alan Grant, Howard ChaykinBrian Stelfreeze, Tommy Lee Edwards, Scott McDaniel, Dick Giordano
#6

September, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
16 copies available from $1.13 		Brian Augustyn, Dennis O’Neil, Mark D. NevinsCurt Swan, Dave D’Antiquis, Enrique Alcatena, Jesse Delperdang
#6 (Newsstand Edition by Michael W. Kaluta)

September, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $3.98 		Brian Augustyn, Dennis O’Neil, Mark D. NevinsCurt Swan, Dave D’Antiquis, Enrique Alcatena, Jesse Delperdang
#7

December, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
10 copies available from $1.00 		Jerry Ordway, Devin Grayson, Mike GrellJim Aparo, Lee Weeks, Rodolfo DaMaggio
#7 (Newsstand Edition by Lee Weeks)

December, 1996
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $2.98 		Jerry Ordway, Devin Grayson, Mike GrellJim Aparo, Lee Weeks, Rodolfo DaMaggio
#8

March, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.13 		John Stanisci, Sholly Fisch, Graham NolanDoug Wheatley, Graham Nolan, Sal Buscema
#9 (Movie poster cover by Hugh Fleming)

June, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $2.35 		Devin Grayson, Chuck Dixon, Andy HelferDuncan Fegredo, Dwayne Turner, Cully Hamner
#10

September, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
14 copies available from $1.13 		Bob Gale, Chris Duffy, Gary FrankBill Sienkiewicz, Javier Saltares, Gary Frank
#11

December, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
7 copies available from $0.75 		Paul Pope, Chuck Dixon, John Francis MooreEnrique Alcatena, Kieron Dwyer, Paul Pope
#12

March, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
13 copies available from $1.34 		Devin Grayson, Chris Renaud, Rick Burchett, Klaus Janson, Kelley PuckettAlex Maleev, Chris Renaud, Klaus Janson, Marcos Martin, Rick Burchett
#13 (Shiny bat on cover logo)

June, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
13 copies available from $0.74 		Bill Majeski, Robert Washington III, Eric FeinSal Buscema, Simon Coleby, Yvel Guichet
#14

September, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $1.38 		Lisa Klink, Bruce Canwell, Greg RuckaDavid Boller, Jim Aparo, Sal Buscema
#15

December, 1998
Cover Price: $2.95
5 copies available from $1.13 		Kelley Puckett, Marco Palmieri, Greg RuckaJoe Staton, Bill Sienkiewicz, James Hodgkins, Roger Cruz
#16

March, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
10 copies available from $1.13 		Greg Rucka, Scott Beatty, Dennis O’NeilJason Pearson, Damion Scott, Chris Renaud
#16 (Newsstand Edition by Jason Pearson)

March, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $9.98 		Greg Rucka, Scott Beatty, Dennis O’NeilJason Pearson, Damion Scott, Chris Renaud
#17

June, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.75 		Chris Renaud, Dafydd Wyn, Scott BeattyEduardo Barreto, Graham Nolan, Pascal Alixe
#18

September, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.00 		Devin GraysonDale Eaglesham
#19 (Cover reads ’Winter ’00)

December, 1999
Cover Price: $2.95
11 copies available from $1.13 		Graham Nolan, Joseph Harris, Steve EnglehartEric Battle, Graham Nolan, Javier Pulido
#20

March, 2000
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.13 		Devin Grayson, Ian Edginton, Scott BeattyDean Zachary, Mshindo, Yvel Guichet
#21 (Cover logo change)

June, 2000
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $1.13 		Jacob Pander, Arnold Pander, Brian Michael Bendis, Jordan B. GorfinkelJacob Pander, Arnold Pander, Michael Gaydos, Dick Giordano
#22

September, 2000
Cover Price: $2.95
8 copies available from $1.00 		Christopher Golden, Chuck Dixon, Darren Vincenzo, Tom SniegoskiGordon Purcell, Jordan Raskin, Rodolfo DaMaggio
#23 (Cover reads ’Winter 01’)

December, 2000
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $0.75 		Doug Moench, Jay Faerber, Michael Jan FriedmanBo Hampton, Cam Smith, Kevin Nowlan, Paul Ryan