Batwoman (Kate Kane) Reading Order

Batwoman is one of DC Comic’s best character creations of the 2000’s, although oddly the mantle of “Batwoman” dates all the way back to the 1950’s!

I won’t get too deep into the original Batwoman here, other than to clarify this is a guide for the comics of Kate Kane, the Batwoman of the 2000’s.

Kate first appears during DC’s weekly 52 series, under the pen of writer Greg Rucka, heavily connected to the ongoing arc of the GCPD’s Renee Montoya. Due to their romantic past, Kate and Renee’s stories are intertwined from here forward, and bleed together into launches of the career’s of both the new Batwoman and DC’s new Question.

Below you’ll find a complete guide to the now decade plus of modern Batwoman comics, from post Infinite Crisis through DC Rebirth. Batwoman has also had a strong presence in alternate reality / out of continuity titles like Injustice and DC Bombshells, so those selections are included at the bottom of the guide.

Batwoman Begins!

Collects: 52 #1 To #52

Kate Kane first appears in 52 issue #7, and becomes a recurring character in the ongoing weekly DC released after the events of Infinite Crisis.

The Question: Five Books of Blood

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Collects: Crime Bible: The Five Lessons Of Blood #1-5

While this is certainly focused on Renee Montoya’s time as The Question, Kate has a minor supporting role given her relationship with Renee.

Batman: Battle for the Cowl

Collects: Batman: Battle For The Cowl #1-3

Far from required reading here, but this sets the stage for Batwoman’s time leading Detective comics (up next)

Batwoman: Elegy

Collects: Detective Comics #854-863

Justice League: Cry For Justice

Collects: Justice League: Cry For Justice #1 To #7

This is another tangential Batwoman appearance, but technically she engages with the Justice League during this arc.

Batman and Robin, Vol. 2: Batman vs. Robin