Batman: Year One

Frank Miller · David Mazzucchelli

Feb 2007 · DC Comics

About this ebook

One of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever. Written by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), with art by David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil), YEAR ONE tells the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime. This collection includes new introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, loads of reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and other surprises. Collects BATMAN #404-407.

Ratings and reviews

Really enjoy this comic. While I don't love the comic art, the colors for the book are incredible. I really like the story of how Batman and Liutenant Gordon began. Surprisingly, I found myself to enjoy the James Gordon plot more than Batman's (not to say either is bad, both are excellent in their own right). I love how they portray Gotham as this broken city that can't be possibly fixed. Seems like a lot of modern Batman media forget to portray Gotham like that. Overall, it's a great read!

Reading through the top Batman classics. The is supposedly one of the best of the best? Artwork is basic with simple coloring. Story was just an OK read. Visually and narratively nothing compelling.

This was my first graphic novel in a long time, so definitely out of my comfort zone. I am so glad I read it though. The artwork was gorgeous and I enjoyed the history of it. It felt like communing with old friends

About the author

FRANK MILLER is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. He is one of the most widely-recognized and popular creators in comics and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. His works include BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER, 300 and Sin City. In addition, he also co-directed and co-wrote the hit film adaptation of Sin City with Robert Rodriguez.