How many Batman: One Bad Day books are there?

In 2022, DC Comics published a series of Batman comic books centred specifically around iconic villains. The series – which ran under the banner title ‘One Bad Day‘ – was designed to tell a collection of stand-alone tales, showcasing villains from Batman’s rogues’ gallery.

Written and illustrated by a group of top talent (Tom King, G. Willow Wilson, etc), each comic book ran 64 pages in length and was presented in a prestige format. DC viewed this as a special collection of stories, which could be read by long-term fans or newcomers alike, and offered readers the opportunity to connect with their favourite foes.

But how many Batman – One Bad Day books were published and what were all the titles? For all the details, keep reading.

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The Batman – One Bad Day books

Batman – One Bad Day: The Riddler

By Tom King and Mitch Gerads

In the first book in the series, One Bad Day: The Riddler, the puzzling villain known as the Riddler has killed a man in broad daylight for seemingly no reason. However, as the Riddler doesn’t operate without some kind of motive, it is up to Batman to uncover the truth behind the crime.

Batman – One Bad Day: Two-Face

By Mariko Tamaki, Javier Fernandez, and Jordie Bellaire

Next up, in One Bad Day: Two-Face, Harvey Dent is reportedly free of Two-Face’s influence, and a new life beckons. But when Harvey’s father is threatened with death on his birthday, it isn’t long before Two-Face begins to resurface.

Batman – One Bad Day: Penguin

By John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, and Arif Prianto

In One Bad Day: Penguin, the Penguin attempts to rebuild his criminal empire after it is stolen by former associate, the Umbrella Man. But can he regain control over the criminal underworld and will he receive any assistance from Batman?

Batman – One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze

By Gerry Duggan, Matteo Scalera, and Dave Stewart

In One Bad Day: Mr, Freeze, it has become so cold in Gotham City that Mr. Freeze no longer needs his containment suit to survive. But will this unlikely situation send Freeze on a new path in life, or is he too far gone for redemption?

Batman – One Bad Day: Catwoman

By G. Willow Wilson and Jamie Mckelvie

In One Bad Day: Catwoman, Selina Kyle is up to her old tricks when she discovers an item from her past is being sold for more than it is worth.

Batman – One Bad Day: Bane

By Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, and Tomeu Morey

In One Bad Day: Bane, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days. But when he discovers there is a new source of Venom in the world, he’ll do everything he can to destroy it and make sure no one takes the poison that ruined his life.

Batman – One Bad Day: Clayface

By Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Xermánico, and Romulo Fajardo Jr.

After years of battling Batman, shapeshifting villain, Basil Karlo, leaves Gotham City and heads to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of acting. But can he make his dreams come true as he seeks stardom?

Batman – One Bad Day: Ra’s al Ghul

By Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, and Brad Anderson

And finally, in One Bad Day: Ra’s al Ghul, Ra’s decides it is time to reshape the world in his image. He simply needs to remove Batman from the equation in order to do it.

The Batman – One Bad Day books

In total, there are eight books in the Batman – One Bad Day collection. Should you wish to read all of the Batman – One Bad Day books, then please follow this list:

• Batman – One Bad Day: The Riddler
• Batman – One Bad Day: Two-Face
• Batman – One Bad Day: Penguin
• Batman – One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze
• Batman – One Bad Day: Catwoman
• Batman – One Bad Day: Bane
• Batman – One Bad Day: Clayface
• Batman – One Bad Day: Ra’s al Ghul

In addition to the eight books listed above, DC Comics retroactively added the 1988 book, Batman: The Killing Joke to the collection. This book is a classic Joker tale, which was not originally intended to be part of the One Bad Day series, but DC Comics partnered it with the books when promoting the trade paperbacks.

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Alex is the editor and writer of I’ll Get Drive-Thru – a blog which specialises in all things related to Batman and DC Comics. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies, Alex studied journalism, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to creating I’ll Get Drive-Thru, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, and a freelance writer. He is now, and always has been, a Bat-fan!