Batman, Volume 3: Death of the Family

Now here is some phenomenal Batman story writing. Snyder certainly has a thumb on the pulse of what is The Joker and what makes him tick. The story is so dark and yet uplifted by The Joker's brand of humor now and then or a quick quip from Dick or Jason.

For me, Damian is a hard sell. The kid is too serious for a 10 year old although his loyalty to his father is the one thing I can believe. There are some truly great moments in these 23 issues. I read them as they would have come out issue by issue instead of sticking to a whole series and finishing it out that way. I think I like it better reading it as it should have been read instead of waiting for the compilation book to come out. That being said, is it necessary to read the entire arc or just The Batman issues? I'd say no, but I think you're missing some great stuff if you skip over everyone else. Especially the Suicide Squad issues. Harley and The Joker together again is something not be missed.