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Batman: Year One
Batman: Year One
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Author: Frank Miller
Creator: David Mazzucchelli
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book

List Price: $14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(102 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1347

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.5 x 0.4

ISBN: 1401207529
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401207526
ASIN: 1401207529

Publication Date: January 10, 2007
Release Date: January 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
A new deluxe trade paperback edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever, written by Frank Miller, author of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS!

In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, script pages, unseen David Mazzucchelli Batman art and more.

Amazon.com Review
Whether you grew up reading Batman comics, watched the campy television show, or eagerly await each new movie, this is the book for you. A retelling of the events that led to Bruce Wayne's becoming Batman, this book combines Frank Miller's tight film-noir writing with David Mazucchelli's solid artwork.


Customer Reviews:   Read 97 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Spectasmagorical   November 4, 2008
Just, wow.

The story and artwork might seem a little dated at first, but then this IS a prequel and I have no idea whether the effect was intentional but it panned out phenomenally!

Mazzucchelli's artwork adds a new dimension to Miller's already amazing skill as a storyteller who is especially adept at weaving his magic with the Dark Knight.

This was definitely worth a buy, and I'd recommend it to fans of the Dark Knight, fans of the movies and even casual browsers looking to figure out the substance behind the hype of the phenomenon that has become Batman.



5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Seller! In perfect condition!   October 15, 2008
It was just what my husband wanted, in perfect condition and half the price of the trendy comic stores! I am extremely happy!


5 out of 5 stars GREAT   September 23, 2008
If you are a fan on the Batman movies, the comics, or the batman mythos at all then this book is a must read. I have always been a fan of the batman series since I can remember. This book offers a great history of the caped crusader. Not only does it introduce the hero of the story but a few of the major supporting characters and how they came to be. It really shows how far gotham has fallen into corruption and crime. It is a very good read.


5 out of 5 stars Masterpiece   September 10, 2008
Frank Miller hits the nail on the head with Year One. This is the way Batman is supposed to be...this is the true Dark Knight...Kudos to Miller for his intriguing tale.


3 out of 5 stars Good, But Not as Good as Expected   September 7, 2008
If you ever hear about Batman: Year One, it's most likely the praise of the story's origins and reinvention. I read it pretty fast, in a day or so, and it was pretty entertaining, but not as good as I'd hoped. I think Frank Miller is a pretty good storyteller, but maybe it's just not my thing. Regardless, it was a good read and it gave me a little bit of insight towards Batman's origins.

I'd give it a 3.5 if I could, but I'm leaning more towards 3 on this one. Pick it up if you're a Batman fan though, definitely.



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