Books like Batman

Batman by Frank Miller reads as grim, gritty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

X-Men

Warren Ellis · 2005

Both explore heroism

66% genome match

Tom Strong

Alan Moore · 2002

Both explore heroism

63% genome match

Terror

Doug Moench · 1992

Both explore justice & urban decay

75% genome match

Sin City

Frank Miller · 1996

Both explore corruption & justice

75% genome match

The Boys

Garth Ennis · 2007

Both explore corruption & morality

75% genome match

Powers

Brian Michael Bendis · 2000

Both explore morality & corruption

71% genome match

No Man's Land, Vol. 5

Bob Gale · 1999

Both explore urban decay & heroism

70% genome match

Grendel

Matt Wagner · 1986

Both explore morality & corruption

69% genome match

Complete Invincible Library

Robert Kirkman · 2007

Both explore heroism

70% genome match

The Ultimates

Mark Millar · 2002

Same graphic feel

69% genome match

Batman & Robin, the Deluxe Edition

Grant Morrison · 2010

Both explore heroism

65% genome match

Batman Vol.1

Scott Snyder · 2012

Both explore justice & corruption

84% genome match