Recently, I've read two interpretations of the Batman character that I enjoyed very much: Batman '66 Vol. 1 and Batman: Year 100. Batman '66 is a series inspired by the old Adam West TV show, and it might be the most fun I've ever had reading a comic book. It's very fast and funny, and it features a lot of details from the old show that I'd forgotten, like the Aunt who never can figure out that Bruce Wayne is Batman, or the Batdance. Very lighthearted, enjoyable stuff.
Batman: Year 100, as you might be able to tell from the title, is sort of the opposite take, featuring Batman in the futuristic world of 2039 fighting against the brutal and conspiratorial Gotham police force. With only a handful of friends on his side, including Commissioner Gordon's grandson, Batman must do everything he can to clear his name (he's been framed for murder) and also protect his identity. There are fascinating implications here about the value of such things in our current and future world. Berlin Batman is also included with this graphic novel (both are by Paul Pope), which imagines if Batman had existed in Nazi Germany (and was Jewish). Yet another great story. Check these out!
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