Batman’s too grim for Christmas?
Quick, name a superhero with a more cynical perspective thanBatman.
Okay, sure theres Spawn, but I meant in mainstream comics.
Yeah,Punisher, but how about in DC Comics?
Sure, theresJohn Constantine.
But I mean a character less suitable for Christmas stories.
Whats that you say?
Constantine oncecrushed the bones of St. Nicolasand snorted them into a powder?
Why would he bother with the North Pole?
Here are the 10 best Batman Christmas stories for anyone looking for a Silent Night Dark Knight.
Despite its excesses, Christmas proves that Batman and the Yuletide have always gone well together.
The Night The Mob Stole Xmas!
The case drives Batman and Plastic Man to that most unChristmas-y of places, Florida.
Despite that goofy synopsis, The Night the Mob Stole Xmas doesnt play out with a wink.
That said, Burton does cut the glum gray landscapes with plenty of gaudy holiday cheer.
Now that weve covered that, we can talk about the other wonderful parts of this festive episode.
Slayride Detective Comics #826 (2007)
Once again, Tim Drake meets the Joker.
And once again, it happens in the winter.
Slayride certainly has its dark moments, as when the Joker casually runs over some holiday shoppers.
And you know what?
Despite this shortcoming,Batman/Santa Clausproves to be a delightful and unexpected Christmas gift.
