The Bite of Monsters
O'Neil's first novel and a self-contained science-fiction story.
Author guide
Denny O'Neil Books in Order
Denny O'Neil (1939–2020), born Dennis Joseph O'Neil, was an American comic-book writer, novelist, editor, and teacher. He worked extensively for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, where he helped redefine Batman as a darker crime-fiction character and co-created Ra's al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, John Stewart, and Azrael. His bibliography includes superhero graphic works, science-fiction and fantasy fiction, film novelizations, comic-book history, and writing instruction. He also wrote under the names Dennis O'Neil, Denny O'Neil, Jim Dennis, and Jeff Mundo.
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Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Batman: Birth of the Demon
A self-contained original Batman graphic novel.
The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics
The clearest entry point to O'Neil's nonfiction and craft writing.
Read in order
Books by series
franchise · ongoing
Batman
Standalone novels and graphic works written by Denny O'Neil featuring Batman.
- 1 Batman: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 1 · graphic-novel · 1989
- 2 Batman: Birth of the DemonAmazon ↗
Book 2 · graphic-novel · 1992
- 3 Batman Returns: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 3 · graphic-novel · 1992
- 4
Batman/Green Arrow: The Poison TomorrowAmazon ↗Book 4 · graphic-novel · 1992
- 5
Batman: KnightfallAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 1994
- 6
Batman/Punisher: Lake of FireAmazon ↗Book 6 · graphic-novel · 1994
- 7 Batman: BloodstormAmazon ↗
Book 7 · graphic-novel · 1995
- 8 Batman Forever: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 8 · graphic-novel · 1995
- 9
Batman: Death of Innocents: The Horror of LandminesAmazon ↗Book 9 · graphic-novel · 1996
- 10 The Official Comic Adaptation of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Batman & RobinAmazon ↗
Book 10 · graphic-novel · 1997
- 11
Batman BeginsAmazon ↗Book 11 · novel · 2005
- 12
The Dark KnightAmazon ↗Book 12 · novel · 2008
adaptation-series · complete
Batman Movie Adaptations
Denny O'Neil's prose and graphic adaptations of Batman films.
- 1 Batman: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 1 · graphic-novel · 1989
- 2 Batman Returns: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 2 · graphic-novel · 1992
- 3 Batman Forever: The Official Comic AdaptationAmazon ↗
Book 3 · graphic-novel · 1995
- 4 The Official Comic Adaptation of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Batman & RobinAmazon ↗
Book 4 · graphic-novel · 1997
- 5 Batman BeginsAmazon ↗
Book 5 · novel · 2005
- 6 The Dark KnightAmazon ↗
Book 6 · novel · 2008
franchise · complete
DC Universe
Standalone prose fiction set in or connected to the DC Comics universe.
novel-series · complete
Richard Dragon
Kung-fu fiction featuring Richard Dragon, including the novel co-written by O'Neil and Jim Berry under the shared pseudonym Jim Dennis.
- 1 Dragon's Fists: Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu MasterAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1974
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (8)
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Superman vs. Muhammad AliAmazon ↗graphic-novel · 1978
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DragonslayerAmazon ↗graphic-novel · 1981
- The Shadow 1941: Hitler's AstrologerAmazon ↗
graphic-novel · 1988
- The Bite of MonstersAmazon ↗
novel · 1971
- Secret Origins of the Super DC HeroesAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 1976
- The Super ComicsAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 1981
- The DC Comics Guide to Writing ComicsAmazon ↗
nonfiction · 2001
- The Perils of Captain Mighty and the Redemption of Danny the KidAmazon ↗
novel · 2017