I don't get all of them either. I'm not a comic book nerd. I'm all sorts of other nerd but not comic book. My girlfriend has maybe read more graphic novels than me.

HOWEVER. I did love the batman animated series as a kid and thought it was pretty well... adult. I'm glad to see they're releasing the whole thing in one package before the year is over.

I have read The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, and Batman: The Long Halloween, but that's where my DC comic book experience ends. I didn't like the long halloween. I like the gritty style of Millers books better and Carrie Kelley as Robin (if there has to be a Robin at all, I'm not really a fan)

Oh and obviously I love Burton and Nolans movies. I'm also currently playing LEGO Batman

I should add I usually loathe comic book movies and comic books. Batman is dark enough to keep me interested. I've been trying to choose what Batman media I read carefully so I don't ruin my image of him.