History FanficRecs / Batman

* Synopsis: While trying to take down a drug cartel that deals with memory altering drugs, things go awry, and Batman wakes up with no recollection of the last five years.
As a result, his family must now race against time to find the antidote, while also having to deal with a Bruce who still thinks Jason is Robin. A Bruce who doesn't recognise most of them. A Bruce far less jaded and cynical than the one they're used to. A Bruce who still cares.

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[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34977802 Loading and Aspect Ratio]]'' by JUBE514
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
* Synopsis: Where Bruce works wings into Batman's cape, and then the Robins' capes, and the perspective of Gotham's citizens on those wings, as well those outside Gotham.
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''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7826062/1/See-It-Coming See It Coming]]'' by The Island Hopper [specific continuity unclear]
* Recommended by: Bassoe

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.
* Synopsis: [[LegacyCharacter The Joker is dead, long live the Joker]].
* Comments: JokerImmunity is subverted. It doesn't stick.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7977775/1/ Persistence of Memory]]'' by E.V. Oleander [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Eagle

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Life is a plague of memories for Bruce and Selina. They have done their best to get past them, they find themselves entangled in memories, deceit and truths of the past that they had done their best to hide.
* Comments: Perhaps the most realistic take I've ever read about Batman and Catwoman, E.V. Oleander manages to write a depiction of not only Bruce and Selina that is true to their characters, but of Barbara Gordon as well, bringing her into an alternate take on the Nolan verse. Perhaps the best part of her writing is how she manages to bring them together in a way that doesn't turn them into love starved twits, but rather retains the bearing and intelligence each of the characters has in canon. Barbara is smart and cunning, while Selina is the perfect foil to Bruce, even as they struggle to keep their alter egos secret from one another. A classic of fanfiction.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15159728 Fixing the Batman #50 Wedding Comic]]'' by Phillipe363
* Recommended by: Tropeaddict

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Addressing the Batman #50 issue for the wedding between Batman and Catwoman with fixing the massive screw up that happens in it since DC is up to it's usual crap of heroes can't be happy.
* Comments: A enjoyable story that allows Bruce and Selina to move out of the ''StatusQuoIsGod'' for their characters relationship. Also is obvious ''FixFic'' for the Batman #50 comic like it says in the title.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8519459/1/ Catching Up]]'' by 01cheers [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: byaga

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: One more -- the 1001st, I know -- version of what happened to Bruce and Selina at the end of the Nolan trilogy between the Gotham Bay blast and the Florentine cafe.
* Comments: The author of this fic says there are "no big surprises.... just light-ish entertainment", but this is one of the best-executed bits of "light entertainment" I've read on this subject. It cheekily corrects some of TDKR's more egregious bits of business illogic, the setting breathes Hitchcock/Stanley Donen, and Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are sexy, smart and mischievous. Great fun.
[=[[reviews:CatchingUp]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7270648/1/ Twelve Days of Riddler]]'' by [=SpyVsTailor=]
* Recommended by: Carroty
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Over the course of a year, Catwoman and The Riddler discover they aren’t so very different.
* Pairing: Selina Kyle/Edward Nygma
* Notes: Has two sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7376194/1/ The Week of the Cat]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7534956/1/ The Summer of Scarecrow]]'', as well as a collection of side-stories, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7689867/1/ Eddie & The Sea Monkey]]''.
* Comments: Great dry and witty characterization not just with Catwoman and Riddler as their relationship is explored, but the other characters who surround their lives in Gotham.
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''[[http://thegameweplay.livejournal.com/ The Game We Play]]'' by Dark Jester
* Recommended by: Xaun

* Synopsis: It is set in the comic series world in the style of ''The Killing Joke'' and ''Arkam Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth'' and covers a series of events starting with Batman spending a night locked up with the Joker and chronicles how what happens and what is said that night changes what they are and how they see each other.
* Pairing: Batman/Joker
* Comments: Well written, well punctuated, good story.
** I wasn't expecting much from this, but it turned out to be a beautiful, well-written story. Blew my expectations away. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:TheGameWePlay]]=]

''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXEJIEJe3Y The Knight Waltz]]'' by Blinky Productions (FanFilm)
* Recommended by: @/MakiP

* Synopsis: For years, Batman and Catwoman have had a very non-conventional, love/hate relationship. Neither willing to completely submit to the other's ways. What was once an endless fight, has now become a sensually painful dance of seduction and courtship. It is their unending struggle. It is their Knight Waltz.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Comments: Sexy, beautiful, romantic. And the production is excelent! A great short FanFilm about Gotham's sexiest and tempestous couple.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/30117/1/ An Unusual Mission...]]'' by Adrian Tullberg
* Recommended by: Cedarleaf, alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Having alienated every available young woman within Gotham City limits, Batman is now stuck with the dilemma of finding a date for a charity gala to fend of rumors that his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is gay. Feeling lonely and having absolutely nothing else on her social calendar, Wonder Woman volunteers to help him out. HilarityEnsues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Notes: There is a fourth chapter published separately [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/216028/1/ here]].
* Comments: Though only three (very lengthy) chapters long and a dead fic, this is absolutely one of the funniest DCU fanfics this troper has ever read and well worth the read. Crowning Moments of Funny are abound, and include the various superheroes' reaction to Wonder Woman going out with that useless flop Bruce Wayne, Alfred's shameless use of HammerSpace, Bruce kicking the immortal stuffing out of two Amazon guards after Queen Hippolyta pays a visit to Wayne Manor to defend her daughter's honor, [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Artemis]]'s ImmodestOrgasm over Alfred's cookies, and Martian Manhunter breaking up a psychic fight between Batman and Aquaman:
--->Suddenly the two's heads stretched backwards, then slammed themselves into the conference table, hard, with a sound like mating coconuts.
--->'''Martian Manhunter''': I don't know about you but SOMEONE IS TRYING TO EAT HERE. Either start shouting like humans or beat each other up like superheroes!
[=[[reviews:AnUnusualMission]]=]

''[[http://rawenna.deviantart.com/gallery/6081083?offset=48 Joker Comic]]'' by rawenna [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=MuchAdoAboutNonny=]
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Two years after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', Dr. Harley Quinn is allowed to do a therapy session with the Joker. The red-haired Oxford graduate quickly catches the Joker's eye, and is therefore dragged into a living nightmare when he escapes. Complicating matters is a certain Mr. Wayne, who seems to have developed a soft spot for Harley as well...
* Pairings: Joker/Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne/Harley Quinn
* Comments: What really drew this troper to the comic was the art. The artist has a way of developing characters simply through the art, subtly revealing the HiddenDepths of the characters in spaces where the dialogue simply can't tell enough about them. The eyes, in particular, are beautifully executed. The story itself is much better than it might at first appear. There is some slight trouble with RougeAnglesOfSatin toward the beginning; Harley is introduced as Harley Quinn, not Harleen Quinzel, which might annoy a few long-time fans; and there are some slight signs of a SelfInsert in Harley's backstory. However, the characters are well-written, with Harley having just as much moxie as her canon counterparts, if with just a tad bit more common sense; Joker is as bad as the film made him out to be, even if he gives Harley a bit more respect than most incarnations; and Batman is...Batman, in all his over-protective and emotionally repressed glory. Well worth a look-see.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/440670/1/ In Darkest Light]]'' by Meljean Brook
* Recommended by: [=BioD=]

* Synopsis: After an odd sexual episode in the Watchtower, Batman and Wonder Woman go on a quest to find out what's been done to them that will take them from Gotham to Hades itself all while dealing with a certain Clown Prince of Crime.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Comments: I have two sources to blame for my love of Wonder Woman/Batman; the DCAU and this story. It was one of my first encounters with (good) fanfiction and it more than holds up today. The charactarization for both Bruce, Diana, and all the peripheral characters is spot on and while the focus is most definitely on the romance that develops between the two heroes, the story delivers more than enough action to keep the average comic reader entertained. It's rated M so there's some smut, violence and naughty language, but you're on the internet so you shouldn't mind.
[=[[reviews:InDarkestLight]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4473834/1/ The Faith of Averages]]'' by [=LameBicycle98=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: somebody else

* Synopsis: Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes both survive ''Film/TheDarkKnight'''s conclusion...but that doesn't mean they survive unscathed.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/Rachel Dawes
* Comments: [=LameBicycle98=] takes a concept which initially requires some suspension of disbelief and spins it in a way that proves not only believable, but also intelligent. Stunning prose, in-character while simultaneously showing great development, and maintains the overall tone established by Nolan.
[=[[reviews:TheFaithOfAverages]]=]

''Between the Shadow and the Soul'' by Rusty Halos [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: desir
* Status: ?
* Synopsis: ''When they were wearing masks, it was safe. He was the big damn hero, and she was the manipulative, clever thief. But once their own faces are all that's left, those roles blur together in a dangerous game of love and lust that spans cities, continents, and the biggest distance of all...the one between truth and acceptance. Bruce and Selina, in the after.'' To be less cryptic about it, this fic is set in the aftermath of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'', and follows Bruce and Selina on a journey to several different cities and countries around the world, all the while focusing in on their (legitimately funny) banter, hot sex, and multitude of issues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Notes: Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
* Comments: First I have to say that this author has some of the best prose I've ever read in a fanfic. From both a technical standpoint and an artistic standpoint, this story is a joy to read. The descriptions of the cities that Bruce and Selina pass through (Paris, Venice, etc.) are incredible and lavish. They really suck you into the world of this fic. The author also has a really distinct writing style that you'll pick up on almost immediately after starting it, and this troper personally really enjoys it. Secondly, the other huge draw with this fic is the amazing banter between Bruce and Selina. While other fics tend to play down the teasing aspect of their relationship, this fic is kind of powered on it. The banter is 100% believable, and is often sexy, hilarious, or both. While it starts off light-hearted, the fic also gets progressively more intense as Bruce and Selina develop a deeper relationship, and the pacing is spot on. You really feel like you're watching a couple fall in love. This fic hasn't been finished yet, but the author is pretty good about updating. Read it if you're into traveling, actually sensual smut, or believable Batman/Catwoman.
[=[[reviews:BetweenTheShadowAndTheSoul]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4362253/1/ Psalm of the Lark]]'' by Jessica-X [set in the ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=DragonDeathCab=]

* Synopsis: AU of the reveal in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyondReturnOfTheJoker'' where Harley Quinn is found by Batgirl in Arkham and recovers both physically and mentally, putting her on the road to becoming Gotham's newest Knight.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Harley Quinn
* Comments: This is one of those for me that I always go back and read through. Harley Quinn is completely adorkable after her recovery and her heel face turn is plausible and well-handled. Femslash is not for everyone's taste, but Gordon and Quinn's relationship is well paced and their chemistry is pretty palpable. Definitely recommended reading.
[=[[reviews:PsalmOfTheLark]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2570056/1/ So, Harv walks into a bar]]'' by [=ChanceORiley27=]
* Recommended by: roguehistoria
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Two-Face and Harvey Dent, after deciding a change of scenery is in order, have 'adopted' a new bar. You can image Jamie Mackenzie's surprise when it's her bar they start to frequent.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/OC
[=[[reviews:SoHarvWalksIntoABar]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8358599/1/ Pieces]]'' by [=BlackBird47=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: alzbeta

* Synopsis: Bruce and Selina's life together after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises''...
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Comments: It's been a while since I read this one, but from what I recall it's beautifully written and it has quite some sex scenes, so be warned.
[=[[reviews:Pieces]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/22857 Bad Jokes]]'' by hahaharley [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: foxkindle
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: ''Ever hear the one about the cute little therapist who fell in love with her homicidal maniac of a patient? It's a real killer.''
* Pairing: Joker/Harley Quinn
[=[[reviews:BadJokes]]=]

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1313284 Sovenance]]'' by shobogan
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Supergirl dies when she fights the [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths Anti-Monitor]]. Barbara gives Kara's eulogy. There's a lot she doesn't say. Even if the universe doesn't remember Kara Zor-El, she will do.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:Shovenance]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/14963 Silver Girls]]'' by [=BradyGirl_12=]
* Recommended by: lillolillo
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Drabbles exploring the relationship between Supergirl and Batgirl.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Linda Danvers
[=[[reviews:SilverGirls]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7626367/1/ The Girl Who Fell to Earth]]'' by [=NorJC=]
* Recommended by: lillolillo
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: What if Kara Zor-El was eighteen-years-old rather than 'sweet sixteen' when she'd arrived on Earth and Kara and Bruce Wayne found that opposites most certainly do attract? An AU of ''Superman/Batman: The Supergirl From Krypton''.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:TheGirlWhoFellToEarth]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11055838/1/ Nascent]]'' by Marshmellowtime
* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: When it came to Robin, the word simple would never quite do justice to the life he lived and the things he did. But when it came to Damian, the cold, arrogant, but fiercely loyal boy she'd grown to know, she found she didn't care.
* Pairing: Damian/OC
[=[[reviews:Nascent]]=]
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''Fanfic/PartOfTheNight'' by [=KLCtheBookWorm=]
* Recommended by: dmcreif

* Synopsis: Set in ''Franchise/TheDarkKnightTrilogy''. An AU for ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'' and sequel, where Selina reacted differently when Bruce visited her after he was bankrupted, and subsequently, Bruce and Selina ended up being held prisoner together by Bane. Has two parts: [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/897007 "The One Rule,"]] which covers the events of ''The Dark Knight Rises'', and [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1181607 "The Wayne Legacy,"]] which follows the aftermath of the movie. [[ Trope page here]].
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne / Selina Kyle
* Comments: A very beautiful read, which vastly improves and fleshes out Selina's character, giving her much more of a spine than in the actual movie. But not only does the story fix Selina, it also fixes some facets of Bruce's character, adds subplots that show other people affected by Bane's occupation, bringing in several cop characters from the comics as well as bring back Mike Engel for a subplot showing the press handling Bane. All in all, it strengthens many of the underdeveloped plot points from the movie.
[=[[reviews:PartOfTheNight]]=]

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[[folder:Identity Reveal/JusticeLeague meets BatFam]]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25262251 What's in a Name?]]'' by RandomReader13
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: The identities of the Batfam are a tightly-held secret. The Batkids have had enough. They're going to force Bruce to reveal their identities or die trying.
[=[[reviews:WhatSInAName]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27678563 All Hands on Deck]]'' by PepperSoniRoni
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: It's all hands on deck when a new species of alien threatens earth, and The Team combine forces with the Justice league. But it's not enough. Everyone is ordered to call in any favors they have, any solo heroes they know. Batman is suspiciously quiet. AKA: the bats keep showing up in an ever-flowing stream, and the Team begins to think Batman has an adoption problem.
[=[[reviews:AllHandsOnDeck]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30398217 cat got your tongue (its nice to meet you)]]'' by dark_poet
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Selina just wanted breakfast and coffee. The League just wanted to finish their meeting about the Klingarian coup and head home. (Selina meets the League, the League meets Selina, and identities and engagements are revealed. Not precisely in that order)
[=[[reviews:CatGotYourTongueItsNiceToMeetYou]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27390661 Did You Hear the One About My Eight Hundred Siblings]]'' by Just_here_for_a_laugh
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Synopsis: On a slow day in the Justice League, someone new comes into work with Batman
[=[[reviews:DidYouHearTheOneAboutMyEightHundredSiblings]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/9629282/chapters/21754952 Water]]'' by Beabaseball (beabaseball)
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Robin’s family was a bit of a mystery. The Teen Titans knew and respected that as best they could. It was just hard sometimes. Or: five times the Teen Titans wondered about Dick Grayson without knowing they were wondering about Dick Grayson. ''TT AU with Damian as 16 y/o TT!Robin, mostly grown up and much more comfortable than his eleven year old canon self.''
[=[[reviews:Water]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/9198536 Everything I Do, I Do It Big]]'' by an unattractive acquaintance (theuglyfriend)
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: "So he's your dad, too?" "He literally kidnapped me off the streets." (Batman has too many kids and too little patience to deal with this shit.)
[=[[reviews:EverythingIDoIDoItBig]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12264420 the bat's nest]]'' by helenabertinellis
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Synopsis: The Justice League knew that Batman didn't trust anyone; they also knew that they were probably the closest he got. Aside from them, Batman worked alone. At least... they thought they knew that. Then they met his kids.
[=[[reviews:TheBatSNest]]=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/4578261 That Untitled YJ Verse Jump Thingy]]'' by ReadAsIDream

* Synopsis: “You slit his throat?” Wally cut in, looking terrified, “And you beat him up with a crowbar?” “Are you sure you’re the good guys?” Artemis said flatly. “Hey, no harm done,” Todd waved his hand dismissively, “Just a little sibling rivalry. Timmy’s the middle child so he gets picked on most. It’s not like what I did was so bad compared to some people I could mention. Demon Baby cut his lines so he’d go splat on the sidewalk.” “Neither of you are my siblings,” Evil!Robin fumed. Dick just stared. He was almost ready to lose it, actually. These people weren’t heroes! They were standing around discussing horrible things they’d done to each other, including assault and attempted murder! What the heck?! And he was supposed to be related to them by adoption? What was Bruce thinking?
[=[[reviews:ThatUntitledYJVerseJumpThingy]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27843808/chapters/68169583 Bring Your Kid to Work Day]]'' by Lazy_art_girl

* Synopsis: The Justice League is hosting a "Bring your kid to work" day, but no one told Batman. Fortunately (but not for Batman) his kids have him covered.
[=[[reviews:BringYourKidToWorkDay]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23412865/chapters/56111830 The Bat Way]]'' by SunnyBlue

* Synopsis: Tim becomes injured fighting Two-Face, and due to circumstances the Bat siblings are forced to take him to Mt. Justice for medical care instead of the Batcave. However, none of the Young Justice team mebers are aware that Jason's alive (as the anti-hero Red Hood), nor aware of Damian and Cassandra's extences, ''nor'' the fact that all of the Robins are sblings. Shenanigans ensues.
[=[[reviews:TheBatWay]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/10986921 Egg(ing) 'em on]]'' by CaptainOzone

* Synopsis: When Artemis asked for a distraction, she didn't intend to find herself on a suicide mission. Target? She wished she didn't know. The means? Ha. Ask Robin. It was all his idea, anyway. Or: Robin wants to egg Wayne Manor. Because reasons.
[=[[reviews:EggIngEmOn]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/28092891/chapters/68829939 Colony of Gotham]]'' by CrzyFun

* Synopsis: The Colony of Gotham is an urban legend that is whispered about in the dangerous city. It's said the Colony is a family of demons and spirits that stalk the night, hunting for the souls of the guilty. When Bruce became Batman, he'd never intended to be mistaken for a demon. He was happy to lean into it, though, and as he gained his partners -- as his family grew -- they all followed suit.
[=[[reviews:ColonyOfGotham]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/12428244/chapters/28285362 Not everything is black and white, especially in Gotham]]'' by cantorahagedoorn

* Synopsis: It starts with a picture of a boy in Gotham, apparently called Robin and a vigilante/hero. Followed by an uproar, both in the news and within the League. But the information on Batman, and Gotham in general, that the League had was sparse at best. And not everything is black and white, especially in Gotham. So they might just end up with more questions than answers and Gotham doesn't take kindly on being intruded upon. (or alternatively: How the League found out that describing Gotham and its protector(s) with 'The city with the highest crime rate, protected by the vigilante Batman' doesn't even cover one-fifth of the truth.)
[=[[reviews:NotEverythingIsBlackAndWhiteEspeciallyInGotham]]=]

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[[folder:Crossovers]]

''Fanfic/TheManWhoSoldTheWorld'' by Chico_Cortes ([[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/the-man-who-sold-the-world-bloodborne-multi-si.26665/ link]])
* Recommended by: Berzerkerking
* Status: Ongoing
* Crossover with: ''VideoGame/{{Bloodborne}}''
* Synopsis: The hunter has ascended to the status to great one, and now has come to Gotham, shattering the barrier between worlds.
* Comment: while not perfect by any means, it's a fun and enjoyable read with an interesting take on how it is to be a great one in a world as 'normal' as Gotham. The characters are also quite interesting.
[=[[reviews:TheManWhoSoldTheWorld]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1986455/1/ World's Finest vrs The Children of the Atom]]'' by Kusco
* Recommended by: fortunecookie

* Crossover with: ''Franchise/XMen''
* Synopsis: The story starts with Batman investigating the abduction of a young mutant girl. The plot thickens when Batman is accused of the murder of [[spoiler: Charles Xavier]]. Lots of plot twists follow until the true villains and their agenda are revealed.
* Notes: Has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4464473/1/ DC and Marvel: A Perfect Storm]]''.
* Comment: A must read for any X-Men or Batman fan. Being a fan of either is not a prerequisite for enjoyment though, the story is just that good. It's well written, has a compelling story and excellent characterization. Minor characters (Nightcrawler and many more) are given their opportunity to shine. There are hints at a MythArc with [[spoiler: the Marvel and DC universes somehow merging and the world in danger of destruction,]] that are left open. The sequel seems to be picking up there, but hasn't been updated in a while now.
[=[[reviews:WorldsFinestVrsTheChildrenOfTheAtom]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4559006/1/ Flesh And Bones]]'' by ksjdfalsjdfskd [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=SlaaneshIsSexxxy=]

* Crossover with: ''Literature/GossipGirl''
* Synopsis: Blair just wanted to withdraw some cash from the bank...
* Comments: Really hoping this oneshot would have a sequel.
[=[[reviews:FleshAndBones]]=]

''Fanfic/ADarkKnightOverSinCity'' by capyle
* Recommended by: alzbeta

* Crossover with: ''Comicbook/SinCity''
* Synopsis: Batman travels to Sin City on the trail of the Yellow Bastard and a handful of his worst enemies. Along the way, he run afoul of the Sin City underworld, Old Town, and just about everyone else.
[=[[reviews:ADarkKnightOverSinCity]]=]

''[[http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=144674 Gotham Intelligence]]'' by Solauren [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: @/{{SAMAS}}

* Crossover with: ''Film/JamesBond''
* Synopsis: Batman's actions in ''Film/TheDarkKnight'' are having greater consequences than he thought. The organization Quantum has started making overtures towards both Wayne Enterprises and the Gotham Underworld, and recent events have convinced a number of intelligence agencies, namely the CIA and MI-6, that Batman may be working with them to those ends. And none other than Special Agent James Bond is coming to Gotham to find the truth.
[=[[reviews:GothamIntelligence]]=]

''Fanfic/AceOfSpades'' by [=LeontinaStardust=]
* Recommended by: feral

* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Synopsis: Betrayed by his friends and seemingly stripped of his magic Harry Potter ends up in Arkham Asylum [[GoAmongMadPeople which does nothing to help his problems]]. There he meets a fascinating man with scars on his face [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge who would also like to see]] [[WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds the world burn...]] Loosely based in the Nolan-verse, this Joker is [[CompositeCharacter an amalgamation]] of the Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson versions.
* Pairings: Joker/Harry Potter, Pamela Isley/Harley Quinn
[=[[reviews:AceOfSpades]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6513822/1/ For Laughs]]'' by [=Slinky-and-the-BloodyWands=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=TempusCorvus=], feral, @/{{Jonn}}

* Crossover with: ''Series/CriminalMinds''
* Synopsis: Set after ''Film/TheDarkKnight''. The BAU comes to Gotham to help catch The Joker after he escapes from Arkham. But if they want to catch The Joker, they'll need to profile The Batman.
* Comments: I'd never seen an episode of Criminal Minds the first time I read this. So after watching some of the show, I went back. It's amazing how well Slinky writes the characters from both TDK and CM. I really cannot recommend this highly enough. Just read it.
** I like the fic, though the narration and dialogue can be a bit awkward at times. No problem otherwise. --@/{{Jonn}}
[=[[reviews:ForLaughs]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2472452/1/ The Mystery Of The Dark Knight]]'' by Sly M. Cogan
* Recommended by: [=DrWillHatch45=]

* Crossover with: ''Franchise/SherlockHolmes''
* Synopsis: During Bruce Wayne's multi-year sojourn away from Gotham City, he learns detective skills by none other than the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
* Comments: Very well written, and the characterizations for a younger Bruce Wayne and an older Sherlock are pretty interesting. They're not exactly how you're ''used'' to seeing them, but it fits within their personal histories. The plots(there are many different mini-mysteries in here) are well thought out.
[=[[reviews:TheMysteryOfTheDarkKnight]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8007881/1/ a mirror, darkly]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by: Azusa

* Crossover with: ''Series/{{Sherlock}}''
* Synopsis: Excerpts of a 123-year love letter from Gotham to London, (ongoing).
* Pairing: Gotham/London
* Notes: Alternate link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/375685 here]].
* Comments: Every time I try to type something in here, it comes out wrong. It's impossible for me to capture what makes this fic brilliant. It's not the excellent use of semi-personification; it's not the excellent characterization; it's not the chilling tone kept all the way through the story. I don't know what it is, but I heavily recommend it. This is one of those rare fics that makes up for every bad thing that has ever raised its ugly head form the depths of the internet. In conclusion, just read it.
[=[[reviews:AMirrorDarkly]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/14283 The Billionaire Boys Club]]'' by freakyperfume [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Captain Fine, Dame-Amaryllis

* Crossover with: ''Film/IronMan''
* Synopsis: Tony always thought it was better to ask forgiveness rather than permission. When he meets Bruce Wayne, he plays it by his rules—that is to say: none at all.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Tony Stark
* Comment: This writer has Tony's voice down to a pat and the dialogue is just dripping with snark. Pretty much one of the best Bruce/Tony stories around.
[=[[reviews:TheBillionaireBoysClub]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4495293/1/ Harry Potter and the Dark Knight]]'' by Denial and Deception
* Recommended by: feral
* Status: Dead
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''
* Synopsis: Madness is like gravity, all you need is a little push... Dark!Harry.
[=[[reviews:HarryPotterAndTheDarkKnight]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8562130/1/ A Game of Thrones: The House of Wayne]]'' by [=OccamsChainsaw15=]
* Recommended by: @/CMRRosa
* Status: Dead
* Crossover with: ''Series/GameOfThrones''
* Synopsis: While the lords of Westeros battle for the crown, the last living member of the House of Wayne wages his own war in the shadows.
* Comments: One of the best crossovers I every read, the author perfectly fuse the Batman mythos in the Game of Thrones world.
[=[[reviews:AGameOfThronesTheHouseOfWayne]]=]

''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1057236/chapters/2117709 Vigilante]]'' by Zanganito

* Status: Dormant
* Crossover with: ''Manga/DeathNote''
* Synopsis: After a terrible mistake with the Death Note, Light has a change of heart and decides to make up for the mistake in his own twisted way.
[=[[reviews:Vigilante]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3509790/1/ The Wizard of Gotham]]'' by Skysaber
* Recommended by: feral
* Status: Dead
* Crossover with: ''Literature/HarryPotter''.
* Synopsis: After failing to cheat Bruce Wayne on a deal for drills, Vernon Dursley takes his frustrations out on Harry Potter, by abandoning him in Gotham City.
[=[[reviews:TheWizardOfGotham]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2473308/1/ Change is the Only Constant]]'' by Mara Greengrass
* Recommended by: roguehistoria

* Crossover with: Series/{{House}}
* Synopsis: When Bruce Wayne becomes Dr. Gregory House's latest patient, House's hidden past might just be disclosed.
[=[[reviews:ChangeIsTheOnlyConstant]]=]

''Fanfic/InnocenceAndExperience'' by redgrass-and-silvertrees ([[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11824953/1/ link]])
* Recommended by: Reppuzan, eeveelutionlover2000

* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice''
* Synopsis: What starts as a normal patrol ends up shaking up the world of Young Justice when a future Robin appears. The Team struggles to deal with Damian and the future he represents all the while trying to send him home.
* Comments: This story is a satisfying take on the age-old "Damian meets the Young Justice team". Instead of the usual "alternate unvierse" premise, the author attempts to [[CanonWelding canon weld]] Damian's Pre-New 52 life story into the Young Justice timeline through time travel, and does so seamlessly, even managing some throwaway references to ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond''. There is a lot of angst, and Dick is sometimes irritatingly (but sometimes understandably) hostile towards his future little brother. Nevertheless, the original plot, good pacing, and overall strong dialogue make it well-worth reading for Damian fans while remaining firmly set in the Young Justice mindset. Takes place after the events of New Years Eve but before the timeskip.
[=[[reviews:InnocenceAndExperience]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11363036/1/ The Least]]'' by [=AnimeWolfGirl16=]
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}

* Crossover with: ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut''
* Synopsis: She was the least used emotion and she had accepted it a long time ago. Until one day changed all that.
[=[[reviews:TheLeast]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4901062/1/ Once Upon a Crime]]'' by Gaia Faye [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Madame_Newbie

* Crossover with: ''Film/{{Enchanted}}''
* Synopsis: Giselle, a Gotham tourist visiting from New York City, spends the day with a nice, young man with a song in his heart and scars on his face.
* Comments: This story keeps everyone in canon. Although the very premise is crack, the author deftly juggles the interaction between Giselle and the Joker without sacrificing what made each of them unique. Batman even makes a cameo at the end.
[=[[reviews:OnceUponACrime]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/58445 Darkness Within]]'' by phoenixnz [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]

* Status: Complete
* Crossover with: ''Series/{{Smallville}}''
* Synopsis:
** ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/731478 The Darkness Within]]'' Oliver and Chloe go to talk to Bruce about joining the league and Bruce tells him he knows the truth about Duncan’s accident. For that reason he does not trust Oliver.
** ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/991485 Never Forget]]'' As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned, Green Arrow/Oliver Queen is still a bully boy and he will never let him forget it.
** ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/991491 Facing the Past]]'' Clark tries to talk to Bruce about his attitude towards Oliver and it ends up being almost a philosophical debate on the rights and wrongs of the past.
** ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/991503 Conscience]]'' When Chloe is badly injured, Bruce gains a new perspective on Oliver.
* Comments: For those of us who saw the episode Reunion and lost respect for Oliver and think he got off to easy this is the story for you.
[=[[reviews:DarknessWithin]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/4810019/chapters/11011673 Seven Years Running...]]'' by Quinis
* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis
* Status: Complete
* Crossover with: ''Series/WhiteCollar''
* Synopsis: It was supposed to be a simple undercover mission. A favour for a friend who needed a conman thief. No one else could really do it. The short, simple, undercover mission is still ongoing, seven years later. The only person cool with this is the one undercover. (Or: In which Neal Caffrey and Dick Grayson are one and the same.)
[=[[reviews:SevenYearsRunning]]=]

[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13207200/1/Batman-the-Lady-in-Red Batman & the Lady in Red]] by jjhatter
* Recommended by Amazing Cartoon Hero
* ''Status'': Complete
* Crossover with: ''Franchise/CarmenSandiego''
* ''Synopsis'': When the World's Greatest Thief begins a strange crime spree in Gotham, angering some of the city's most notorious criminals in the process, it's up to the World's Greatest Detective to put the pieces together before the situation gets out of hand...
[=[[reviews:BatmanTheLadyInRed]]=]

''Fanfic/PeopleLikeUs'' by [=RovingOtter=] [set in the ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' continuity]
* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
* ''Crossover with'': ''Film/TaxiDriver''
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Fleck/Travis Bickle
* ''Synopsis'':
** [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21567403/chapters/51418750?view_adult=true People Like Us]]: Arthur Fleck is beaten and left on the pavement amidst the pieces of his broken sign. Someone finds him there. (Complete)
** [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23298850 Funny Thoughts]]: Arthur and Travis have a conversation. (Complete)
** [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/24446398/chapters/58990657 West]]: Arthur and Travis leave Gotham and head west, hoping to start a new life together. It's not happy ever after, but it's something. (Ongoing)
[=[[reviews:PeopleLikeUs]]=]

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/23913397/chapters/57499504 Over the Line]] by [=RovingOtter=] [set in the ''Film/{{Joker|2019}}'' continuity]
* Recommended by Spectacular Troper
* ''Crossover with'': ''Film/TaxiDriver''
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Pairings'': Arthur Fleck/Travis Bickle
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Fleck kills three men on the subway. Someone sees him.
[=[[reviews:OverTheLine]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27562741 Ad Vitam Eternam]]'' by Cao_the_dreamer
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* Crossover with ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''.
* ''Synopsis'': What if the Batmobile was more than meets the eye?
[=[[reviews:AdVitamEternam]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19718083/chapters/46665493 Throughout Infinity]]'' by flumen
* Recommended by: Lyra_Dhani, eeveelutionlover2000, [=SomeoneImSure=]
* ''Status'': On-Going
* Crossover with ''WesternAnimation/{{YoungJustice}}''.
* ''Synopsis'': Damian Wayne did not anticipate going into the mission that he'd find himself in an alternate universe where his father is still Batman and there's an eerily similar (but thirteen-year-old) version of his partner/mentor/guardian/brother? who has somehow managed to find himself another pack of incompetent superhero associates just as intensely irritating as the ones Damian's familiar with and borderline suspects him of being an illegal Cadmus clone but ...well... sometimes life just plays out like that. And he'll be damned if he doesn't find a way home to his actual partner before he manages to impale himself on his own cowl or something equally ridiculous. Honestly. A sort of Damian time travel fic except he finds himself in the universe just after season 1 of Young Justice. Misadventures ensue.
[=[[reviews:ThroughoutInfinity]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21715924 Of Broken, Blazing Wings]]'' by [=FrEShAVocaNoob=]
* Recommended by: cute_heart
* ''Status'': Completed, sequel is still on-going
* Crossover with ''ComicBook/XMen''.
* ''Synopsis'': Jason Todd died. Now he's alive, and he doesn't know why. He has superpowers, and he doesn't know why. He has visions of a weird white room, and he doesn't know why. All he knows is that he needs to see the Joker dead, and he needs Batman to pull the trigger, and he would burn Gotham to the ground to see it happen.
* Comment: This story follows Jason dealing with the stress of becoming a CosmicPlaything when the [[TheOmnipotent Phoenix Force]] takes residence in his body and gets really attached to him. A really compelling read to all Red Hood fans out there.
[=[[reviews:OfBrokenBlazingWings]]=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27628019 Off With The Costume, On With The New Life]]'' by fringeperson
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Crossover with: ''Film/TheAvengers2012''
* Synopsis: Harleen decides that it's time to move on. If that means moving out, then that's what she'll do: move out of Gotham altogether. College is the place to go for rediscovering yourself, and if she happens to change her name? Well, it makes getting a job easier, not having a criminal record attached to your name.
[=[[reviews:OffWithTheCostumeOnWithTheNewLife]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/27476533/chapters/67180924 Crime, Love, and Ghosts. (And others, Probably)]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Thornrose270/pseuds/Thornrose270 Thornrose270]]
* Recommended by: @/OrionUltor
* ''Crossover with'': ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'' and ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug''
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' "Danny is getting frustrated. no matter what he tries he just can't beat Sam at this game! One day while grinding, he comes across the most amazing player he's ever seen, so of course he asks her to teach him her ways. He's not the only one who's come looking for her assistance either."
* ''Comments:'' A Discord chatfic that starts off on the relatively simple premise that Danny and Damien are both fed up with always losing to Sam and Jason (respectively) on DOOMED, so when they come across Marinette (she's on the NA servers to practice English) who is really good at the game, they ask her to be their teacher in their quest for vengence...things slowly get out of hand, what with the Justice League eventually stepping in to help with Danny and Marinette's situations.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/6233746/chapters/14283349 The Two-Faced Turnabout]]'' by
[[https://archiveofourown.org/users/TrishHankins/pseuds/TrishHankins TrishHankins]]
* Recommened by: [=DigiXBot=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/31484696/chapters/77882276 You Wouldn't Even Recognize Me Anyomre]]'' by misplaced_space_ace

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[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34977802 Loading and Aspect Ratio]]'' by JUBE514
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
* Synopsis: Where Bruce works wings into Batman's cape, and then the Robins' capes, and the perspective of Gotham's citizens on those wings, as well those outside Gotham.
[=[[reviews:LoadingAndAspectRatio]]=]

''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7826062/1/See-It-Coming See It Coming]]'' by The Island Hopper [specific continuity unclear]
* Recommended by: Bassoe

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.
* Synopsis: [[LegacyCharacter The Joker is dead, long live the Joker]].
* Comments: JokerImmunity is subverted. It doesn't stick.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7977775/1/ Persistence of Memory]]'' by E.V. Oleander [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Eagle

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Life is a plague of memories for Bruce and Selina. They have done their best to get past them, they find themselves entangled in memories, deceit and truths of the past that they had done their best to hide.
* Comments: Perhaps the most realistic take I've ever read about Batman and Catwoman, E.V. Oleander manages to write a depiction of not only Bruce and Selina that is true to their characters, but of Barbara Gordon as well, bringing her into an alternate take on the Nolan verse. Perhaps the best part of her writing is how she manages to bring them together in a way that doesn't turn them into love starved twits, but rather retains the bearing and intelligence each of the characters has in canon. Barbara is smart and cunning, while Selina is the perfect foil to Bruce, even as they struggle to keep their alter egos secret from one another. A classic of fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:PersistenceOfMemory]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15159728 Fixing the Batman #50 Wedding Comic]]'' by Phillipe363
* Recommended by: Tropeaddict

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Addressing the Batman #50 issue for the wedding between Batman and Catwoman with fixing the massive screw up that happens in it since DC is up to it's usual crap of heroes can't be happy.
* Comments: A enjoyable story that allows Bruce and Selina to move out of the ''StatusQuoIsGod'' for their characters relationship. Also is obvious ''FixFic'' for the Batman #50 comic like it says in the title.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8519459/1/ Catching Up]]'' by 01cheers [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: byaga

* Synopsis: One more -- the 1001st, I know -- version of what happened to Bruce and Selina at the end of the Nolan trilogy between the Gotham Bay blast and the Florentine cafe.
* Comments: The author of this fic says there are "no big surprises.... just light-ish entertainment", but this is one of the best-executed bits of "light entertainment" I've read on this subject. It cheekily corrects some of TDKR's more egregious bits of business illogic, the setting breathes Hitchcock/Stanley Donen, and Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are sexy, smart and mischievous. Great fun.
[=[[reviews:CatchingUp]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7270648/1/ Twelve Days of Riddler]]'' by [=SpyVsTailor=]
* Recommended by: Carroty
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Over the course of a year, Catwoman and The Riddler discover they aren’t so very different.
* Pairing: Selina Kyle/Edward Nygma
* Notes: Has two sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7376194/1/ The Week of the Cat]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7534956/1/ The Summer of Scarecrow]]'', as well as a collection of side-stories, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7689867/1/ Eddie & The Sea Monkey]]''.
* Comments: Great dry and witty characterization not just with Catwoman and Riddler as their relationship is explored, but the other characters who surround their lives in Gotham.
[=[[reviews:TwelveDaysOfRiddler]]=]
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''[[http://thegameweplay.livejournal.com/ The Game We Play]]'' by Dark Jester
* Recommended by: Xaun

* Synopsis: It is set in the comic series world in the style of ''The Killing Joke'' and ''Arkam Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth'' and covers a series of events starting with Batman spending a night locked up with the Joker and chronicles how what happens and what is said that night changes what they are and how they see each other.
* Pairing: Batman/Joker
* Comments: Well written, well punctuated, good story.
** I wasn't expecting much from this, but it turned out to be a beautiful, well-written story. Blew my expectations away. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:TheGameWePlay]]=]

''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXEJIEJe3Y The Knight Waltz]]'' by Blinky Productions (FanFilm)
* Recommended by: @/MakiP

* Synopsis: For years, Batman and Catwoman have had a very non-conventional, love/hate relationship. Neither willing to completely submit to the other's ways. What was once an endless fight, has now become a sensually painful dance of seduction and courtship. It is their unending struggle. It is their Knight Waltz.

* Comments: Sexy, beautiful, romantic. And the production is excelent! A great short FanFilm about Gotham's sexiest and tempestous couple.
[=[[reviews:TheKnightWaltz]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/30117/1/ An Unusual Mission...]]'' by Adrian Tullberg
* Recommended by: Cedarleaf, alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Having alienated every available young woman within Gotham City limits, Batman is now stuck with the dilemma of finding a date for a charity gala to fend of rumors that his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is gay. Feeling lonely and having absolutely nothing else on her social calendar, Wonder Woman volunteers to help him out. HilarityEnsues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Notes: There is a fourth chapter published separately [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/216028/1/ here]].
* Comments: Though only three (very lengthy) chapters long and a dead fic, this is absolutely one of the funniest DCU fanfics this troper has ever read and well worth the read. Crowning Moments of Funny are abound, and include the various superheroes' reaction to Wonder Woman going out with that useless flop Bruce Wayne, Alfred's shameless use of HammerSpace, Bruce kicking the immortal stuffing out of two Amazon guards after Queen Hippolyta pays a visit to Wayne Manor to defend her daughter's honor, [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Artemis]]'s ImmodestOrgasm over Alfred's cookies, and Martian Manhunter breaking up a psychic fight between Batman and Aquaman:
--->Suddenly the two's heads stretched backwards, then slammed themselves into the conference table, hard, with a sound like mating coconuts.
--->'''Martian Manhunter''': I don't know about you but SOMEONE IS TRYING TO EAT HERE. Either start shouting like humans or beat each other up like superheroes!
[=[[reviews:AnUnusualMission]]=]

''[[http://rawenna.deviantart.com/gallery/6081083?offset=48 Joker Comic]]'' by rawenna [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=MuchAdoAboutNonny=]
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Two years after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', Dr. Harley Quinn is allowed to do a therapy session with the Joker. The red-haired Oxford graduate quickly catches the Joker's eye, and is therefore dragged into a living nightmare when he escapes. Complicating matters is a certain Mr. Wayne, who seems to have developed a soft spot for Harley as well...
* Pairings: Joker/Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne/Harley Quinn
* Comments: What really drew this troper to the comic was the art. The artist has a way of developing characters simply through the art, subtly revealing the HiddenDepths of the characters in spaces where the dialogue simply can't tell enough about them. The eyes, in particular, are beautifully executed. The story itself is much better than it might at first appear. There is some slight trouble with RougeAnglesOfSatin toward the beginning; Harley is introduced as Harley Quinn, not Harleen Quinzel, which might annoy a few long-time fans; and there are some slight signs of a SelfInsert in Harley's backstory. However, the characters are well-written, with Harley having just as much moxie as her canon counterparts, if with just a tad bit more common sense; Joker is as bad as the film made him out to be, even if he gives Harley a bit more respect than most incarnations; and Batman is...Batman, in all his over-protective and emotionally repressed glory. Well worth a look-see.
[=[[reviews:JokerComic]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/440670/1/ In Darkest Light]]'' by Meljean Brook
* Recommended by: [=BioD=]

* Synopsis: After an odd sexual episode in the Watchtower, Batman and Wonder Woman go on a quest to find out what's been done to them that will take them from Gotham to Hades itself all while dealing with a certain Clown Prince of Crime.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Comments: I have two sources to blame for my love of Wonder Woman/Batman; the DCAU and this story. It was one of my first encounters with (good) fanfiction and it more than holds up today. The charactarization for both Bruce, Diana, and all the peripheral characters is spot on and while the focus is most definitely on the romance that develops between the two heroes, the story delivers more than enough action to keep the average comic reader entertained. It's rated M so there's some smut, violence and naughty language, but you're on the internet so you shouldn't mind.
[=[[reviews:InDarkestLight]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4473834/1/ The Faith of Averages]]'' by [=LameBicycle98=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: somebody else

* Synopsis: Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes both survive ''Film/TheDarkKnight'''s conclusion...but that doesn't mean they survive unscathed.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/Rachel Dawes
* Comments: [=LameBicycle98=] takes a concept which initially requires some suspension of disbelief and spins it in a way that proves not only believable, but also intelligent. Stunning prose, in-character while simultaneously showing great development, and maintains the overall tone established by Nolan.
[=[[reviews:TheFaithOfAverages]]=]

''Between the Shadow and the Soul'' by Rusty Halos [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: desir
* Status: ?
* Synopsis: ''When they were wearing masks, it was safe. He was the big damn hero, and she was the manipulative, clever thief. But once their own faces are all that's left, those roles blur together in a dangerous game of love and lust that spans cities, continents, and the biggest distance of all...the one between truth and acceptance. Bruce and Selina, in the after.'' To be less cryptic about it, this fic is set in the aftermath of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'', and follows Bruce and Selina on a journey to several different cities and countries around the world, all the while focusing in on their (legitimately funny) banter, hot sex, and multitude of issues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Notes: Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
* Comments: First I have to say that this author has some of the best prose I've ever read in a fanfic. From both a technical standpoint and an artistic standpoint, this story is a joy to read. The descriptions of the cities that Bruce and Selina pass through (Paris, Venice, etc.) are incredible and lavish. They really suck you into the world of this fic. The author also has a really distinct writing style that you'll pick up on almost immediately after starting it, and this troper personally really enjoys it. Secondly, the other huge draw with this fic is the amazing banter between Bruce and Selina. While other fics tend to play down the teasing aspect of their relationship, this fic is kind of powered on it. The banter is 100% believable, and is often sexy, hilarious, or both. While it starts off light-hearted, the fic also gets progressively more intense as Bruce and Selina develop a deeper relationship, and the pacing is spot on. You really feel like you're watching a couple fall in love. This fic hasn't been finished yet, but the author is pretty good about updating. Read it if you're into traveling, actually sensual smut, or believable Batman/Catwoman.
[=[[reviews:BetweenTheShadowAndTheSoul]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4362253/1/ Psalm of the Lark]]'' by Jessica-X [set in the ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=DragonDeathCab=]

* Synopsis: AU of the reveal in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyondReturnOfTheJoker'' where Harley Quinn is found by Batgirl in Arkham and recovers both physically and mentally, putting her on the road to becoming Gotham's newest Knight.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Harley Quinn
* Comments: This is one of those for me that I always go back and read through. Harley Quinn is completely adorkable after her recovery and her heel face turn is plausible and well-handled. Femslash is not for everyone's taste, but Gordon and Quinn's relationship is well paced and their chemistry is pretty palpable. Definitely recommended reading.
[=[[reviews:PsalmOfTheLark]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2570056/1/ So, Harv walks into a bar]]'' by [=ChanceORiley27=]
* Recommended by: roguehistoria
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Two-Face and Harvey Dent, after deciding a change of scenery is in order, have 'adopted' a new bar. You can image Jamie Mackenzie's surprise when it's her bar they start to frequent.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/OC
[=[[reviews:SoHarvWalksIntoABar]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8358599/1/ Pieces]]'' by [=BlackBird47=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Bruce and Selina's life together after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises''...

* Comments: It's been a while since I read this one, but from what I recall it's beautifully written and it has quite some sex scenes, so be warned.
[=[[reviews:Pieces]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/22857 Bad Jokes]]'' by hahaharley [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: foxkindle
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: ''Ever hear the one about the cute little therapist who fell in love with her homicidal maniac of a patient? It's a real killer.''
* Pairing: Joker/Harley Quinn
[=[[reviews:BadJokes]]=]
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1313284 Sovenance]]'' by shobogan
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Supergirl dies when she fights the [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths Anti-Monitor]]. Barbara gives Kara's eulogy. There's a lot she doesn't say. Even if the universe doesn't remember Kara Zor-El, she will do.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:Shovenance]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/14963 Silver Girls]]'' by [=BradyGirl_12=]
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Drabbles exploring the relationship between Supergirl and Batgirl.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Linda Danvers
[=[[reviews:SilverGirls]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7626367/1/ The Girl Who Fell to Earth]]'' by [=NorJC=]

* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: What if Kara Zor-El was eighteen-years-old rather than 'sweet sixteen' when she'd arrived on Earth and Kara and Bruce Wayne found that opposites most certainly do attract? An AU of ''Superman/Batman: The Supergirl From Krypton''.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:TheGirlWhoFellToEarth]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11055838/1/ Nascent]]'' by Marshmellowtime
* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis

* Synopsis: When it came to Robin, the word simple would never quite do justice to the life he lived and the things he did. But when it came to Damian, the cold, arrogant, but fiercely loyal boy she'd grown to know, she found she didn't care.
* Pairing: Damian/OC
[=[[reviews:Nascent]]=]

[[/folder]]


[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34977802 Loading and Aspect Ratio]]'' by JUBE514
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
* Synopsis: Where Bruce works wings into Batman's cape, and then the Robins' capes, and the perspective of Gotham's citizens on those wings, as well those outside Gotham.
[=[[reviews:LoadingAndAspectRatio]]=]

''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7826062/1/See-It-Coming See It Coming]]'' by The Island Hopper [specific continuity unclear]
* Recommended by: Bassoe

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.
* Synopsis: [[LegacyCharacter The Joker is dead, long live the Joker]].
* Comments: JokerImmunity is subverted. It doesn't stick.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7977775/1/ Persistence of Memory]]'' by E.V. Oleander [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Eagle

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Life is a plague of memories for Bruce and Selina. They have done their best to get past them, they find themselves entangled in memories, deceit and truths of the past that they had done their best to hide.
* Comments: Perhaps the most realistic take I've ever read about Batman and Catwoman, E.V. Oleander manages to write a depiction of not only Bruce and Selina that is true to their characters, but of Barbara Gordon as well, bringing her into an alternate take on the Nolan verse. Perhaps the best part of her writing is how she manages to bring them together in a way that doesn't turn them into love starved twits, but rather retains the bearing and intelligence each of the characters has in canon. Barbara is smart and cunning, while Selina is the perfect foil to Bruce, even as they struggle to keep their alter egos secret from one another. A classic of fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:PersistenceOfMemory]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15159728 Fixing the Batman #50 Wedding Comic]]'' by Phillipe363
* Recommended by: Tropeaddict

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Addressing the Batman #50 issue for the wedding between Batman and Catwoman with fixing the massive screw up that happens in it since DC is up to it's usual crap of heroes can't be happy.
* Comments: A enjoyable story that allows Bruce and Selina to move out of the ''StatusQuoIsGod'' for their characters relationship. Also is obvious ''FixFic'' for the Batman #50 comic like it says in the title.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8519459/1/ Catching Up]]'' by 01cheers [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: byaga

* Synopsis: One more -- the 1001st, I know -- version of what happened to Bruce and Selina at the end of the Nolan trilogy between the Gotham Bay blast and the Florentine cafe.
* Comments: The author of this fic says there are "no big surprises.... just light-ish entertainment", but this is one of the best-executed bits of "light entertainment" I've read on this subject. It cheekily corrects some of TDKR's more egregious bits of business illogic, the setting breathes Hitchcock/Stanley Donen, and Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are sexy, smart and mischievous. Great fun.
[=[[reviews:CatchingUp]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7270648/1/ Twelve Days of Riddler]]'' by [=SpyVsTailor=]
* Recommended by: Carroty
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Over the course of a year, Catwoman and The Riddler discover they aren’t so very different.
* Pairing: Selina Kyle/Edward Nygma
* Notes: Has two sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7376194/1/ The Week of the Cat]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7534956/1/ The Summer of Scarecrow]]'', as well as a collection of side-stories, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7689867/1/ Eddie & The Sea Monkey]]''.
* Comments: Great dry and witty characterization not just with Catwoman and Riddler as their relationship is explored, but the other characters who surround their lives in Gotham.
[=[[reviews:TwelveDaysOfRiddler]]=]
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''[[http://thegameweplay.livejournal.com/ The Game We Play]]'' by Dark Jester
* Recommended by: Xaun

* Synopsis: It is set in the comic series world in the style of ''The Killing Joke'' and ''Arkam Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth'' and covers a series of events starting with Batman spending a night locked up with the Joker and chronicles how what happens and what is said that night changes what they are and how they see each other.
* Pairing: Batman/Joker
* Comments: Well written, well punctuated, good story.
** I wasn't expecting much from this, but it turned out to be a beautiful, well-written story. Blew my expectations away. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:TheGameWePlay]]=]

''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXEJIEJe3Y The Knight Waltz]]'' by Blinky Productions (FanFilm)
* Recommended by: @/MakiP

* Synopsis: For years, Batman and Catwoman have had a very non-conventional, love/hate relationship. Neither willing to completely submit to the other's ways. What was once an endless fight, has now become a sensually painful dance of seduction and courtship. It is their unending struggle. It is their Knight Waltz.

* Comments: Sexy, beautiful, romantic. And the production is excelent! A great short FanFilm about Gotham's sexiest and tempestous couple.
[=[[reviews:TheKnightWaltz]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/30117/1/ An Unusual Mission...]]'' by Adrian Tullberg
* Recommended by: Cedarleaf, alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Having alienated every available young woman within Gotham City limits, Batman is now stuck with the dilemma of finding a date for a charity gala to fend of rumors that his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is gay. Feeling lonely and having absolutely nothing else on her social calendar, Wonder Woman volunteers to help him out. HilarityEnsues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Notes: There is a fourth chapter published separately [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/216028/1/ here]].
* Comments: Though only three (very lengthy) chapters long and a dead fic, this is absolutely one of the funniest DCU fanfics this troper has ever read and well worth the read. Crowning Moments of Funny are abound, and include the various superheroes' reaction to Wonder Woman going out with that useless flop Bruce Wayne, Alfred's shameless use of HammerSpace, Bruce kicking the immortal stuffing out of two Amazon guards after Queen Hippolyta pays a visit to Wayne Manor to defend her daughter's honor, [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Artemis]]'s ImmodestOrgasm over Alfred's cookies, and Martian Manhunter breaking up a psychic fight between Batman and Aquaman:
--->Suddenly the two's heads stretched backwards, then slammed themselves into the conference table, hard, with a sound like mating coconuts.
--->'''Martian Manhunter''': I don't know about you but SOMEONE IS TRYING TO EAT HERE. Either start shouting like humans or beat each other up like superheroes!
[=[[reviews:AnUnusualMission]]=]

''[[http://rawenna.deviantart.com/gallery/6081083?offset=48 Joker Comic]]'' by rawenna [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=MuchAdoAboutNonny=]
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Two years after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', Dr. Harley Quinn is allowed to do a therapy session with the Joker. The red-haired Oxford graduate quickly catches the Joker's eye, and is therefore dragged into a living nightmare when he escapes. Complicating matters is a certain Mr. Wayne, who seems to have developed a soft spot for Harley as well...
* Pairings: Joker/Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne/Harley Quinn
* Comments: What really drew this troper to the comic was the art. The artist has a way of developing characters simply through the art, subtly revealing the HiddenDepths of the characters in spaces where the dialogue simply can't tell enough about them. The eyes, in particular, are beautifully executed. The story itself is much better than it might at first appear. There is some slight trouble with RougeAnglesOfSatin toward the beginning; Harley is introduced as Harley Quinn, not Harleen Quinzel, which might annoy a few long-time fans; and there are some slight signs of a SelfInsert in Harley's backstory. However, the characters are well-written, with Harley having just as much moxie as her canon counterparts, if with just a tad bit more common sense; Joker is as bad as the film made him out to be, even if he gives Harley a bit more respect than most incarnations; and Batman is...Batman, in all his over-protective and emotionally repressed glory. Well worth a look-see.
[=[[reviews:JokerComic]]=]
----
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/440670/1/ In Darkest Light]]'' by Meljean Brook
* Recommended by: [=BioD=]

* Synopsis: After an odd sexual episode in the Watchtower, Batman and Wonder Woman go on a quest to find out what's been done to them that will take them from Gotham to Hades itself all while dealing with a certain Clown Prince of Crime.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Comments: I have two sources to blame for my love of Wonder Woman/Batman; the DCAU and this story. It was one of my first encounters with (good) fanfiction and it more than holds up today. The charactarization for both Bruce, Diana, and all the peripheral characters is spot on and while the focus is most definitely on the romance that develops between the two heroes, the story delivers more than enough action to keep the average comic reader entertained. It's rated M so there's some smut, violence and naughty language, but you're on the internet so you shouldn't mind.
[=[[reviews:InDarkestLight]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4473834/1/ The Faith of Averages]]'' by [=LameBicycle98=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: somebody else

* Synopsis: Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes both survive ''Film/TheDarkKnight'''s conclusion...but that doesn't mean they survive unscathed.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/Rachel Dawes
* Comments: [=LameBicycle98=] takes a concept which initially requires some suspension of disbelief and spins it in a way that proves not only believable, but also intelligent. Stunning prose, in-character while simultaneously showing great development, and maintains the overall tone established by Nolan.
[=[[reviews:TheFaithOfAverages]]=]

''Between the Shadow and the Soul'' by Rusty Halos [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: desir
* Status: ?
* Synopsis: ''When they were wearing masks, it was safe. He was the big damn hero, and she was the manipulative, clever thief. But once their own faces are all that's left, those roles blur together in a dangerous game of love and lust that spans cities, continents, and the biggest distance of all...the one between truth and acceptance. Bruce and Selina, in the after.'' To be less cryptic about it, this fic is set in the aftermath of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'', and follows Bruce and Selina on a journey to several different cities and countries around the world, all the while focusing in on their (legitimately funny) banter, hot sex, and multitude of issues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Notes: Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
* Comments: First I have to say that this author has some of the best prose I've ever read in a fanfic. From both a technical standpoint and an artistic standpoint, this story is a joy to read. The descriptions of the cities that Bruce and Selina pass through (Paris, Venice, etc.) are incredible and lavish. They really suck you into the world of this fic. The author also has a really distinct writing style that you'll pick up on almost immediately after starting it, and this troper personally really enjoys it. Secondly, the other huge draw with this fic is the amazing banter between Bruce and Selina. While other fics tend to play down the teasing aspect of their relationship, this fic is kind of powered on it. The banter is 100% believable, and is often sexy, hilarious, or both. While it starts off light-hearted, the fic also gets progressively more intense as Bruce and Selina develop a deeper relationship, and the pacing is spot on. You really feel like you're watching a couple fall in love. This fic hasn't been finished yet, but the author is pretty good about updating. Read it if you're into traveling, actually sensual smut, or believable Batman/Catwoman.
[=[[reviews:BetweenTheShadowAndTheSoul]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4362253/1/ Psalm of the Lark]]'' by Jessica-X [set in the ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=DragonDeathCab=]

* Synopsis: AU of the reveal in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyondReturnOfTheJoker'' where Harley Quinn is found by Batgirl in Arkham and recovers both physically and mentally, putting her on the road to becoming Gotham's newest Knight.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Harley Quinn
* Comments: This is one of those for me that I always go back and read through. Harley Quinn is completely adorkable after her recovery and her heel face turn is plausible and well-handled. Femslash is not for everyone's taste, but Gordon and Quinn's relationship is well paced and their chemistry is pretty palpable. Definitely recommended reading.
[=[[reviews:PsalmOfTheLark]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2570056/1/ So, Harv walks into a bar]]'' by [=ChanceORiley27=]
* Recommended by: roguehistoria
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Two-Face and Harvey Dent, after deciding a change of scenery is in order, have 'adopted' a new bar. You can image Jamie Mackenzie's surprise when it's her bar they start to frequent.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/OC
[=[[reviews:SoHarvWalksIntoABar]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8358599/1/ Pieces]]'' by [=BlackBird47=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Bruce and Selina's life together after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises''...

* Comments: It's been a while since I read this one, but from what I recall it's beautifully written and it has quite some sex scenes, so be warned.
[=[[reviews:Pieces]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/22857 Bad Jokes]]'' by hahaharley [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: foxkindle
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: ''Ever hear the one about the cute little therapist who fell in love with her homicidal maniac of a patient? It's a real killer.''
* Pairing: Joker/Harley Quinn
[=[[reviews:BadJokes]]=]
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1313284 Sovenance]]'' by shobogan
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Supergirl dies when she fights the [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths Anti-Monitor]]. Barbara gives Kara's eulogy. There's a lot she doesn't say. Even if the universe doesn't remember Kara Zor-El, she will do.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:Shovenance]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/14963 Silver Girls]]'' by [=BradyGirl_12=]
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Drabbles exploring the relationship between Supergirl and Batgirl.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Linda Danvers
[=[[reviews:SilverGirls]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7626367/1/ The Girl Who Fell to Earth]]'' by [=NorJC=]

* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: What if Kara Zor-El was eighteen-years-old rather than 'sweet sixteen' when she'd arrived on Earth and Kara and Bruce Wayne found that opposites most certainly do attract? An AU of ''Superman/Batman: The Supergirl From Krypton''.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Kara Zor-El
[=[[reviews:TheGirlWhoFellToEarth]]=]

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11055838/1/ Nascent]]'' by Marshmellowtime
* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis

* Synopsis: When it came to Robin, the word simple would never quite do justice to the life he lived and the things he did. But when it came to Damian, the cold, arrogant, but fiercely loyal boy she'd grown to know, she found she didn't care.
* Pairing: Damian/OC
[=[[reviews:Nascent]]=]

[[/folder]]


[[folder:Shipping Fics]]
''Stories focused on the romantic relationships between the cast.''

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34977802 Loading and Aspect Ratio]]'' by JUBE514
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
* Synopsis: Where Bruce works wings into Batman's cape, and then the Robins' capes, and the perspective of Gotham's citizens on those wings, as well those outside Gotham.
[=[[reviews:LoadingAndAspectRatio]]=]

''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7826062/1/See-It-Coming See It Coming]]'' by The Island Hopper [specific continuity unclear]
* Recommended by: Bassoe

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.
* Synopsis: [[LegacyCharacter The Joker is dead, long live the Joker]].
* Comments: JokerImmunity is subverted. It doesn't stick.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7977775/1/ Persistence of Memory]]'' by E.V. Oleander [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Eagle

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Life is a plague of memories for Bruce and Selina. They have done their best to get past them, they find themselves entangled in memories, deceit and truths of the past that they had done their best to hide.
* Comments: Perhaps the most realistic take I've ever read about Batman and Catwoman, E.V. Oleander manages to write a depiction of not only Bruce and Selina that is true to their characters, but of Barbara Gordon as well, bringing her into an alternate take on the Nolan verse. Perhaps the best part of her writing is how she manages to bring them together in a way that doesn't turn them into love starved twits, but rather retains the bearing and intelligence each of the characters has in canon. Barbara is smart and cunning, while Selina is the perfect foil to Bruce, even as they struggle to keep their alter egos secret from one another. A classic of fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:PersistenceOfMemory]]=]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15159728 Fixing the Batman #50 Wedding Comic]]'' by Phillipe363
* Recommended by: Tropeaddict

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Synopsis: Addressing the Batman #50 issue for the wedding between Batman and Catwoman with fixing the massive screw up that happens in it since DC is up to it's usual crap of heroes can't be happy.
* Comments: A enjoyable story that allows Bruce and Selina to move out of the ''StatusQuoIsGod'' for their characters relationship. Also is obvious ''FixFic'' for the Batman #50 comic like it says in the title.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8519459/1/ Catching Up]]'' by 01cheers [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: byaga

* Synopsis: One more -- the 1001st, I know -- version of what happened to Bruce and Selina at the end of the Nolan trilogy between the Gotham Bay blast and the Florentine cafe.
* Comments: The author of this fic says there are "no big surprises.... just light-ish entertainment", but this is one of the best-executed bits of "light entertainment" I've read on this subject. It cheekily corrects some of TDKR's more egregious bits of business illogic, the setting breathes Hitchcock/Stanley Donen, and Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are sexy, smart and mischievous. Great fun.
[=[[reviews:CatchingUp]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7270648/1/ Twelve Days of Riddler]]'' by [=SpyVsTailor=]
* Recommended by: Carroty
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: Over the course of a year, Catwoman and The Riddler discover they aren’t so very different.
* Pairing: Selina Kyle/Edward Nygma
* Notes: Has two sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7376194/1/ The Week of the Cat]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7534956/1/ The Summer of Scarecrow]]'', as well as a collection of side-stories, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7689867/1/ Eddie & The Sea Monkey]]''.
* Comments: Great dry and witty characterization not just with Catwoman and Riddler as their relationship is explored, but the other characters who surround their lives in Gotham.
[=[[reviews:TwelveDaysOfRiddler]]=]
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''[[http://thegameweplay.livejournal.com/ The Game We Play]]'' by Dark Jester
* Recommended by: Xaun

* Synopsis: It is set in the comic series world in the style of ''The Killing Joke'' and ''Arkam Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth'' and covers a series of events starting with Batman spending a night locked up with the Joker and chronicles how what happens and what is said that night changes what they are and how they see each other.
* Pairing: Batman/Joker
* Comments: Well written, well punctuated, good story.
** I wasn't expecting much from this, but it turned out to be a beautiful, well-written story. Blew my expectations away. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:TheGameWePlay]]=]

''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXEJIEJe3Y The Knight Waltz]]'' by Blinky Productions (FanFilm)
* Recommended by: @/MakiP

* Synopsis: For years, Batman and Catwoman have had a very non-conventional, love/hate relationship. Neither willing to completely submit to the other's ways. What was once an endless fight, has now become a sensually painful dance of seduction and courtship. It is their unending struggle. It is their Knight Waltz.

* Comments: Sexy, beautiful, romantic. And the production is excelent! A great short FanFilm about Gotham's sexiest and tempestous couple.
[=[[reviews:TheKnightWaltz]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/30117/1/ An Unusual Mission...]]'' by Adrian Tullberg
* Recommended by: Cedarleaf, alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Having alienated every available young woman within Gotham City limits, Batman is now stuck with the dilemma of finding a date for a charity gala to fend of rumors that his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, is gay. Feeling lonely and having absolutely nothing else on her social calendar, Wonder Woman volunteers to help him out. HilarityEnsues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Notes: There is a fourth chapter published separately [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/216028/1/ here]].
* Comments: Though only three (very lengthy) chapters long and a dead fic, this is absolutely one of the funniest DCU fanfics this troper has ever read and well worth the read. Crowning Moments of Funny are abound, and include the various superheroes' reaction to Wonder Woman going out with that useless flop Bruce Wayne, Alfred's shameless use of HammerSpace, Bruce kicking the immortal stuffing out of two Amazon guards after Queen Hippolyta pays a visit to Wayne Manor to defend her daughter's honor, [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Artemis]]'s ImmodestOrgasm over Alfred's cookies, and Martian Manhunter breaking up a psychic fight between Batman and Aquaman:
--->Suddenly the two's heads stretched backwards, then slammed themselves into the conference table, hard, with a sound like mating coconuts.
--->'''Martian Manhunter''': I don't know about you but SOMEONE IS TRYING TO EAT HERE. Either start shouting like humans or beat each other up like superheroes!
[=[[reviews:AnUnusualMission]]=]

''[[http://rawenna.deviantart.com/gallery/6081083?offset=48 Joker Comic]]'' by rawenna [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=MuchAdoAboutNonny=]
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Two years after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', Dr. Harley Quinn is allowed to do a therapy session with the Joker. The red-haired Oxford graduate quickly catches the Joker's eye, and is therefore dragged into a living nightmare when he escapes. Complicating matters is a certain Mr. Wayne, who seems to have developed a soft spot for Harley as well...
* Pairings: Joker/Harley Quinn, Bruce Wayne/Harley Quinn
* Comments: What really drew this troper to the comic was the art. The artist has a way of developing characters simply through the art, subtly revealing the HiddenDepths of the characters in spaces where the dialogue simply can't tell enough about them. The eyes, in particular, are beautifully executed. The story itself is much better than it might at first appear. There is some slight trouble with RougeAnglesOfSatin toward the beginning; Harley is introduced as Harley Quinn, not Harleen Quinzel, which might annoy a few long-time fans; and there are some slight signs of a SelfInsert in Harley's backstory. However, the characters are well-written, with Harley having just as much moxie as her canon counterparts, if with just a tad bit more common sense; Joker is as bad as the film made him out to be, even if he gives Harley a bit more respect than most incarnations; and Batman is...Batman, in all his over-protective and emotionally repressed glory. Well worth a look-see.
[=[[reviews:JokerComic]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/440670/1/ In Darkest Light]]'' by Meljean Brook
* Recommended by: [=BioD=]

* Synopsis: After an odd sexual episode in the Watchtower, Batman and Wonder Woman go on a quest to find out what's been done to them that will take them from Gotham to Hades itself all while dealing with a certain Clown Prince of Crime.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Diana Prince
* Comments: I have two sources to blame for my love of Wonder Woman/Batman; the DCAU and this story. It was one of my first encounters with (good) fanfiction and it more than holds up today. The charactarization for both Bruce, Diana, and all the peripheral characters is spot on and while the focus is most definitely on the romance that develops between the two heroes, the story delivers more than enough action to keep the average comic reader entertained. It's rated M so there's some smut, violence and naughty language, but you're on the internet so you shouldn't mind.
[=[[reviews:InDarkestLight]]=]

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4473834/1/ The Faith of Averages]]'' by [=LameBicycle98=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: somebody else

* Synopsis: Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes both survive ''Film/TheDarkKnight'''s conclusion...but that doesn't mean they survive unscathed.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/Rachel Dawes
* Comments: [=LameBicycle98=] takes a concept which initially requires some suspension of disbelief and spins it in a way that proves not only believable, but also intelligent. Stunning prose, in-character while simultaneously showing great development, and maintains the overall tone established by Nolan.
[=[[reviews:TheFaithOfAverages]]=]

''Between the Shadow and the Soul'' by Rusty Halos [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: desir
* Status: ?
* Synopsis: ''When they were wearing masks, it was safe. He was the big damn hero, and she was the manipulative, clever thief. But once their own faces are all that's left, those roles blur together in a dangerous game of love and lust that spans cities, continents, and the biggest distance of all...the one between truth and acceptance. Bruce and Selina, in the after.'' To be less cryptic about it, this fic is set in the aftermath of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises'', and follows Bruce and Selina on a journey to several different cities and countries around the world, all the while focusing in on their (legitimately funny) banter, hot sex, and multitude of issues.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Notes: Vanished from the internet. Please post a link if found.
* Comments: First I have to say that this author has some of the best prose I've ever read in a fanfic. From both a technical standpoint and an artistic standpoint, this story is a joy to read. The descriptions of the cities that Bruce and Selina pass through (Paris, Venice, etc.) are incredible and lavish. They really suck you into the world of this fic. The author also has a really distinct writing style that you'll pick up on almost immediately after starting it, and this troper personally really enjoys it. Secondly, the other huge draw with this fic is the amazing banter between Bruce and Selina. While other fics tend to play down the teasing aspect of their relationship, this fic is kind of powered on it. The banter is 100% believable, and is often sexy, hilarious, or both. While it starts off light-hearted, the fic also gets progressively more intense as Bruce and Selina develop a deeper relationship, and the pacing is spot on. You really feel like you're watching a couple fall in love. This fic hasn't been finished yet, but the author is pretty good about updating. Read it if you're into traveling, actually sensual smut, or believable Batman/Catwoman.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4362253/1/ Psalm of the Lark]]'' by Jessica-X [set in the ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' continuity]
* Recommended by: [=DragonDeathCab=]

* Synopsis: AU of the reveal in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyondReturnOfTheJoker'' where Harley Quinn is found by Batgirl in Arkham and recovers both physically and mentally, putting her on the road to becoming Gotham's newest Knight.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Harley Quinn
* Comments: This is one of those for me that I always go back and read through. Harley Quinn is completely adorkable after her recovery and her heel face turn is plausible and well-handled. Femslash is not for everyone's taste, but Gordon and Quinn's relationship is well paced and their chemistry is pretty palpable. Definitely recommended reading.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2570056/1/ So, Harv walks into a bar]]'' by [=ChanceORiley27=]
* Recommended by: roguehistoria
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: Two-Face and Harvey Dent, after deciding a change of scenery is in order, have 'adopted' a new bar. You can image Jamie Mackenzie's surprise when it's her bar they start to frequent.
* Pairing: Harvey Dent/OC
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8358599/1/ Pieces]]'' by [=BlackBird47=] [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: alzbeta
* Status: Dead
* Synopsis: Bruce and Selina's life together after the events of ''Film/TheDarkKnightRises''...

* Comments: It's been a while since I read this one, but from what I recall it's beautifully written and it has quite some sex scenes, so be warned.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/22857 Bad Jokes]]'' by hahaharley [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: foxkindle
* Status: Dormant
* Synopsis: ''Ever hear the one about the cute little therapist who fell in love with her homicidal maniac of a patient? It's a real killer.''
* Pairing: Joker/Harley Quinn
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1313284 Sovenance]]'' by shobogan
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Supergirl dies when she fights the [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths Anti-Monitor]]. Barbara gives Kara's eulogy. There's a lot she doesn't say. Even if the universe doesn't remember Kara Zor-El, she will do.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Kara Zor-El
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/14963 Silver Girls]]'' by [=BradyGirl_12=]
* Recommended by: lillolillo

* Synopsis: Drabbles exploring the relationship between Supergirl and Batgirl.
* Pairing: Barbara Gordon/Linda Danvers
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7626367/1/ The Girl Who Fell to Earth]]'' by [=NorJC=]

* Status: Ongoing
* Synopsis: What if Kara Zor-El was eighteen-years-old rather than 'sweet sixteen' when she'd arrived on Earth and Kara and Bruce Wayne found that opposites most certainly do attract? An AU of ''Superman/Batman: The Supergirl From Krypton''.
* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Kara Zor-El
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11055838/1/ Nascent]]'' by Marshmellowtime
* Recommended by: Dame-Amaryllis

* Synopsis: When it came to Robin, the word simple would never quite do justice to the life he lived and the things he did. But when it came to Damian, the cold, arrogant, but fiercely loyal boy she'd grown to know, she found she didn't care.
* Pairing: Damian/OC
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34977802 Loading and Aspect Ratio]]'' by JUBE514
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
* Synopsis: Where Bruce works wings into Batman's cape, and then the Robins' capes, and the perspective of Gotham's citizens on those wings, as well those outside Gotham.

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''[[https://m.fanfiction.net/s/7826062/1/See-It-Coming See It Coming]]'' by The Island Hopper [specific continuity unclear]
* Recommended by: Bassoe

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.
* Synopsis: [[LegacyCharacter The Joker is dead, long live the Joker]].
* Comments: JokerImmunity is subverted. It doesn't stick.

''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7977775/1/ Persistence of Memory]]'' by E.V. Oleander [set in ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' continuity]
* Recommended by: Eagle

* Recommended by: therewriter

* Comments: Though only three (very lengthy) chapters long and a dead fic, this is absolutely one of the funniest DCU fanfics this troper has ever read and well worth the read. Crowning Moments of Funny are abound, and include the various superheroes' reaction to Wonder Woman going out with [[RichIdiotWithNoDayJob that useless flop Bruce Wayne]], Alfred's shameless use of HammerSpace, Bruce kicking the immortal stuffing out of two Amazon guards after Queen Hippolyta pays a visit to Wayne Manor to defend her daughter's honor, [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Artemis]]'s ImmodestOrgasm over Alfred's cookies, and Martian Manhunter breaking up a psychic fight between Batman and Aquaman:

* Recommended by: Veloren, Dame-Amaryllis
* Synopsis: Multimedia fics and oneshots, usually focussed on the Batfamily and everyday life, 'though some are about other DC characters (Lois and Clark, notably).

* Crossover with: ''Film/TheAvengers''

* Pairing: Harley Quinn/Joker and Harley Quinn/orignal character henchman.

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle
* Comments: A enjoyable story that allows Bruce and Selina to move out of the ''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StatusQuoIsGod StatusQuoIsGod]]'' for their characters relationship. Also is obvious ''[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FixFic FixFic]]'' for the Batman #50 comic like it says in the title.

* Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle