If you are looking for some of the best Batman fanfiction, you are in the right place.
This article will look at some of the most popular Batman fanfiction from all genres; movies, tv shows, comics, and more are all included in these fanfiction stories by number of hits received on Archive of Our Own.
Batman is a character who first appeared in DC Comics in 1939.
Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, who swore vengeance on criminals after seeing his parents murdered when he was young.
There have been countless movies featuring The Caped Crusader, as well as many tv shows and other media.
Because he is one of the most well-known superheroes in the world, there is a lot of fanfiction featuring him.
Keep reading to find out more about some of the best and most popular Batman fanfiction.
1. Batcellanea
The first Batman fanfiction that we will look at is the most popular with nearly 330,000 hits.
It has 154 chapters and each of them is packed full of action, adventure, and drama.
This fanfiction is not one cohesive story, it is actually a collection of smaller stories.
The author of this story has compiled snippets from their many other Batman fanfiction stories to create this collection of alternate points of view, outtakes, and missing scenes.
It is an interesting collection, even if you have not read the author’s other works.
Some of the characters that you can expect to see in this collection include Bruce Wayne, of course, Tim Drake, Dick Grayson, and many more.
You won’t want to miss out on this exciting collection.
2. Ghost Kings and Gotham Bats
The next Batman fanfiction that we will take a look at is a crossover with another world that you may be familiar with.
In this story, the world of Batman collides with the world of Danny Phantom.
(And if you want to read more about Danny Phantom fanfiction on this blog, check out the Danny Phantom fanfic post!)
We see Danny Phantom going through his day to day life as a half-ghost superhero.
Everything seems to be as expected until he is visited by some unusual guests.
Batman himself makes an appearance in this story, as do many other characters that we know.
This story has everything that you are looking for in a Batman fanfiction, including, action, adventure, mystery, and ghosts.
Be sure to save some time for this exciting story.
3. Reclaiming Innocence
Next up is a Batman fanfiction that is a bit more mature than some of the others.
It deals with mental health issues, abuse, and many other topics, so be sure to check out the content warnings.
The author has not added anything that is too graphic, but there are mentions of many mature topics and ideas.
This story focuses on Jason Todd and his upbringing.
He was kidnapped at 9 years old and forced to work to earn his keep.
Despite the trauma, he dreams of growing up and going to college.
His life is exceedingly difficult, that is, until a billionaire sweeps in to save the day.
What Jason learns about this billionaire is an absolute shock that changes the course of his life forever.
4. Jason Todd: The Not-So-Outlaw
This Batman fanfiction again focuses on Jason Todd, but this story is a bit different from the previous one.
In this story, Jason Todd wants to take his life back.
He is tired of other people making decisions for him, and he wants to gain control of his future.
Fortunately, Jason is not on this journey on his own.
He makes friends who become brothers along the way.
On his journey to reclaim himself, he faces many trials, but he is not one to back away from struggle.
This is a very exciting story that is full of action.
It is not one to miss out on.
5. Liminal Space
In this Batman fanfiction, we see Bruce Wayne step into a parenting role.
Though we know he has an affinity for taking in strays and struggling kids, this time he becomes more of a father figure than ever before.
This story is a much more emotional and heartfelt story than many of the others on this list.
It is touching and well-written, and it has a lot of heart.
This story not only features Batman but also crosses over with Young Justice and Red Robin comics.
(And if you want to read more about Young Justice fanfiction on this blog, check out the Young Justice fanfic post!)
There are many characters from several different universes in this story, and it is interesting to see how they interact with one another.
This story is only 17 chapters long, but it is definitely one of the more popular.
6. Colony
This Batman fanfiction is another collection of short stories.
It is a series of one-shot snippets into the lives of Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne.
Each of the 100 stories included in this collection is a stand-alone snippet, so it is not necessary to read the entire thing.
Some chapters get quite dark, while others are much more light and fluffy.
Whatever you’re in the mood for reading, you will definitely be able to find it here.
This unique family is one that certainly has some secrets and some interesting habits, and you can read about them all in this collection.
Though it is long, this is the perfect collection if you are looking for some diverse and interesting Batman fanfiction.
7. The Best Things
This Batman fanfiction has a premise similar to one we have seen before, but this author approaches it differently.
In this story, we once again see Bruce Wayne taking in children who have nothing.
This time, he takes in a boy who lives next door who clearly has no one, as well as an assassin girl whose parents do not treat her well.
People make jokes about Bruce taking in stray children, but he doesn’t let it bother him.
He has the space and the resources to care for these needy children, so he continues to do so.
Though this story does not have an incredibly unique premise, it is well-written and fun to read.
8. Red Robin Hood
As you may have guessed from the title, this Batman fanfiction deals largely with Robin and the struggles he faces.
In the alternate universe of this story, Jason kidnaps Tim instead of trying to kill him.
Of course, this starts a whole world of problems leading to Jason kidnapping Stephanie, Dick, and Cassandra.
There is a lot of angst, childhood trauma, and hurt to deal with in this story, making it really heavy.
Don’t worry, though, there are some moments of happiness and joy.
This is an interesting fanfic with exciting characters.
9. The Bat’s Nest
This Batman fanfiction crosses over with a few other worlds, including the DC Universe and the Justice League.
In this story, Bruce Wayne has too many children to care for, but he keeps taking them in.
The Justice League knows that he does not trust anyone and that he works alone, but that does not stop them from trying to help him.
They are the closest thing to friends and family that he has.
Whether or not he will accept their help is anyone’s guess.
This short story is only 5,000 words, but it is still one of the most popular.
There are some really sweet moments and some drama, but overall this is a fairly happy story.
Without giving too much away, there is a twist that you will not want to miss out on.
10. The String that Binds Us
The final Batman fanfiction that we will look at today is a crossover with a unique world that we have not seen before.
This story features characters from Miraculous Ladybug interacting with those from Batman’s world.
(And if you want to read more about Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction on this blog, check out the Miraculous Ladybug fanfic post!)
This story opens with Marinette discovering that she has a soulmate in the world somewhere.
In this world, a string connects the two lovers’ hearts.
Marinette’s string just happens to be tied to someone who is not from her world.
In fact, it is someone who has led a very different life from hers up until this point.
That will not keep these two soulmates apart, and they will inevitably come together… eventually.
You will have to read to find out how they come together and the lengths they go to to stay together.
Batman Fanfiction: Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you find some great Batman fanfiction!
These are just a small sample of all the amazing stories out there.
So be sure to take a look and find your own favorite among them.
And if you have questions about this topic, feel free to leave a message in the comments below!
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