Home › Comics & Graphic Novels › Batman: Year One

Batman: Year One

by Frank Miller Publisher: D C COMICS

Batman’s first year in Gotham

Regular price $15.65 USD
Regular price $26.09 USD Sale price $15.65 USD
Save 40%

Paperback New English

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.

Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

Batman’s first year in Gotham

Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s retelling places Batman at the start of his work in Gotham: inexperienced and still finding his way as he confronts the city’s criminal element. Lieutenant James Gordon’s struggle against corruption within the police force runs alongside Batman’s efforts, widening the story’s focus beyond the masked vigilante. This deluxe paperback collects Batman #404–407 and includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by Miller, an illustrated afterword by Mazzucchelli, and more than 40 pages of developmental material, including sketches, sample script pages, and layouts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For Batman readers interested in an origin story centered on his first year in Gotham.
  • For graphic-novel readers interested in Batman alongside Lieutenant James Gordon’s struggle with police corruption.
  • For readers who value supplementary creative material, including sketches, layouts, and sample script pages.

Themes

Batman’s beginningsCrime and corruptionGotham CityCreative development of a graphic novel

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman--who he is, and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today.

In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town's criminal element is only half the battle; along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets.

Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. Timeless in its appeal, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's masterpiece would stand apart from the crowded comics field even today.

This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer Frank Miller and a new illustrated afterword by artist David Mazzucchelli. Completing this collection are over 40 pages of never-before-seen developmental material such as character and layout sketches, sample script pages, sketches, and more that pro-vide a glimpse into the making of this contemporary classic.

This volume collects Batman #404-407.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

M
AlbakiReads
Malaika Taylor

I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

T
AlbakiReads
Thomas DiMassa

Great service and fast service

Great shopping experience! The book arrived quickly, was well packaged, and matched the description perfectly. I would definitely shop with you again

O
AlbakiReads
Olivia

Smooth.