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Batman: Year One is an American comic book story arc written by Frank Miller and illustrated by David Mazzucchelli. Year One was originally published by DC Comics in Batman #404–407 monthly issues format in 1987.
Batman: Year One is a 2011 American animated superhero film based on the four-issue story arc of the same name printed in 1987. It was directed by Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu . The film premiered at Comic-Con on July 22 and was officially released on October 18, 2011.
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Publication History
Batman: Year One was published from February to May of 1987 and ran through issues #404-407 of the regular Batman comic book series. In 1985, DC Comics sought to streamline a shared continuity which had become bogged down by over fifty years' worth of stories. This ambitious initiative culminated in a company wide "cosmic reboot" which took place in the twelve issue maxi series Crisis on Infinite Earths. As such, many of DC's more infamous characters were provided with new, updated origins –...
Story
Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City, 18 years after the death of his parents. Lieutenant James Gordon transfers to the police department in Gotham, trying to put his troubles in Chicago behind him. Commissioner Loeb partners Gordon with the corrupt Detective Flass, who is uneasy with Gordon's refusal to break rules. Bruce returns to his butler Alfred at Wayne Manor, and continues his physical training with no clear goal. Flass has Gordon beaten with baseball bats by other cops, enough to send...
Background
There have been several companion stories written to Year One, expanding on details and providing background information. Selina Kyle's story is expanded in Mindy Newell's Catwoman mini-series titled Her Sister's Keeper. Jim Gordon's reasons for leaving Chicago were explained in Dennis O'Neil's mini-series Gordon of Gotham. Some events taking place in-between Year One were expanded on the first storyline of the title Legends of the Dark Knight, called Batman: Shaman. It is also canon for Batm...
Legacy
Since the publication of Year One, several other stories have continued its plot threads. Mike W. Barr wrote a Year Two storyline about Joe Chill, and Marv Wolfman wrote a Year Three storyline about Robin. Ed Brubaker's The Man Who Laughs follows up on the ending to Year One, portraying Batman's first meeting with the Joker. Jeph Loeb's The Long Halloween continued many plot threads, explaining the downfall of Carmine Falcone and the rise of costumed villains. Matt Wagner's Golden Age homage...
Batman #404-- Chapter One: Who I Am - How I Come to BeBatman #405-- Chapter Two: War is DeclaredBatman #406-- Chapter Three: Black DawnBatman #407-- Chapter Four: Friend in NeedCollected in "Batman: Year One" trade paperback and the "Complete Frank Miller Batman" hardcover editions.
Superman is referenced twice in this story, meaning he is already active at the time of Batman's debut. Barbara references him as the "Man of Steel" in Metropolis, while remarking on how steely Jim...
Batman Year One. Bruce Wayne (Ben McKenzie) fights his new nemesis, Catwoman (Eliza Dushku), while lawman James Gordon (Bryan Cranston) battles corruption in Gotham City. Fandango at Home Prime...
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Batman: Year One is the title of a Batman comic story arc written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli and colored by Richmond Lewis. It originally appeared in issues #404 to #407 of DC's Batman comic title in 1987.
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