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I was a fan of the batman movies particularly christopher nolans dark knight series but wanted to explore the materialhistory which inspired said movies. The mask of the phantasm 1993, so i greatly anticipated batman year one. In writing the story, miller looked for parts of batmans origin that were never explored. Black dawn flaming piles of debris drop down on top of batman as the gotham city swat team firebombs the derelict apartment building. Batman finds an electrical cover and uses it to mask his presence. Year one limited series, and nightwing had a sixissue year one story within his own title. The dark knight strikes again his many works have not only redefined classic characters, but also, on a few occasions. A collective of fictional characters appear in american comic books published by dc comics featuring the superhero batman as the main protagonist since batmans introduction in 1939, the character has accumulated a number of recognizable supporting characters. Under the red hood 2010 was perhaps the most enthralling animated film since the famous batman.

But the 2nd half part 2 of the dark knight returns film does have joker in it and it is awesome. Year one worked as a fine piece of urban crime fictionit was just a bonus. Official strength comparison of marvel comic book characters duration. Part of what gave us batman as we know him being a point in favor of both year one, its story and depiction of the characters involved, and frank miller himself as a comic book author, year one continued the trend of cementing batman as the character we now know him to be.

Its not only one of the most important comics ever written, its also among the best ign the best thing that miller has ever written about batman is the batman. Bruce, while working out, figures out the plan based on the part of the. This was during the dark years when i wasnt reading comic books at all, so i missed this at the time. Other than that in the comics the man who laughs takes place right after year one and is about the first time batman fought joker. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are joe. Year one is a fourissue story arc, by frank miller and david mazzucchelli, of the regular batman title issues 404 through 407, published in 1987 by dc comics. In the latest comic book legends revealed, find out which artist frank miller first asked to draw batman year one before david mazzucchelli. Whether you grew up reading batman comics, watched the campy television show, or eagerly await each new movie, this is the book for you. Batman year one by frank miller, 9781401207526, available at book. In this first entry, read our thoughts on the classic, year one.

In fact, batman year one is the first comic that ive ever read. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by frank miller. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. This year also marks batmans 80th birthday since his creation by bob kane and bill finger. Theres a lot of other ground to cover in year one, including characters like the roman that was a major part of jeph loeb and tim sales batman stories but has also recently reappeared as part of the major weekly event batman. Its not only one of the best batman stories, but also my favorite origin story of any superhero. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. From the creators behind the dark knight returns and kickass comes a powerful new look at the early days of the man of steel. Digital copy on disc of the feature film compatible with itunes and windowsbatman.

Year one is a batman storyline written by frank miller with illustrations by. Dc started publishing batman in the spring of 1940. As with most books of the era, it consisted of various stories featuring batman and his recently introduced sidekick, robin. A 25yearold bruce wayne returns to gotham after 12 years abroad, while lieutenant james gordon joins a corrupt gotham police force. Basically frank miller wrote year one and dark knight returns which are both amazing. Year one is an american comic book story arc published by dc. Though only 96 pages long, i could not put the book done until i finished it and read cowriter david mazzucchellis afterword comic narration. History batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. After a successful year of publishing batman stories in detective comics.

Ironically, he is one of the only graphic novel characters i appreciate more in my maturity, due to the storys vast amount of themes and ideas. Year one is necessary for both longtime batman comic book fans. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are oliver queen, harvey dent. You know that saying, if you read just one book, this is the one to read. This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer. Year one is necessary for both longtime batman comic book fans and newcomers alike. Batman is one of the most popular dc superheroes and superheroes in general. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic.

Batman quotes by frank miller goodreads share book. The 80yearold multimedia franchise that it is, batman has built up an enormous cast of supporting characters and a wellknown rogues gallery. Flammable materials within his utility belt begin to explode. This page includes other continuities through various media into the mix. The storyline follows the first year batman begins to operate in gotham. As such, many of dcs more infamous characters were provided with new. Year one is the title of a batman comic story arc written by frank miller, illustrated. Year one will be available on dvdbluray on october 18, 2011. In 2015, a special package was released that contained the story and its film adaptation isbn 1401260047. Frank miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, daredevil for marvel comics. A new edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed batman. A wealthy playboy and a chicago cop both return to gotham city where their lives will intersect in unexpected ways. It is one of the first examples of the limited series within a series format that is.

Frank miller was born in olney, maryland, to a nurse mother and a carpenter and electrician father, and was raised in montpelier. He first appeared in the comics all the way back in 1939 and ever since then, comic book fans could have read thousands of his adventures. Year one worked as a fine piece of urban crime fiction. Batman to celebrate 80th year, 1,000th comic book at party. This is one of those books thats been absorbed into the public consciousness so fully that. With an impressive back catalogue, i honestly did not know where to start. In batman year one, frank millers greatest accomplishment was removing batman from his previous position of a hero, a being that is perfect and able to transcend societal and institutional constraints to fulfill his higher purpose, and instating him as a human, an imperfect person who does the best he can while operating within the. Bruce wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. To celebrate batman s 75th anniversary in november 2014, dc released a sample of year one as a part of its dc comics essentials line of promotional comics.

Tim burtons batman 1989 motion comic edited by leroy link to part two. Batmans final days, year one set the stage for a new vision of a legendary character. Please do not spoil content of next issues report spoiler. Year one presents one of dc comics most lauded tales in. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. Year one is one of the most significant storylines and it shows batmans beginning. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Year one is a prestige format threepart comic series by frank miller and john romita, jr. Year one is the first batman comicgraphic novel ive ever read. One of the most interesting comic characters weve seen in recent years doesnt fly. What you are about to read is the definitive list of the 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains of alltimeall ranked.

Its not only one of the most important comics ever written, its also among the best ign. Batman mech suit helmet how to diy from batman vs superman. The foremost reason for this opinion is because of the way frank miller weaved the story together. A 25yearold bruce wayne returns to gotham after 12 years abroad, while lieutenant james gordon joins the gotham police force.

A 25 year old bruce wayne returns to gotham after 12 years abroad, while lieutenant james gordon joins the gotham police force. Its a chance to see bruce wayne getting things wrong, not being so smart, and figuring out what it takes. All rights belong to the creators of dc comics and warner brothers. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In 1985, dc comics sought to streamline a shared continuity which had become bogged down by over sixty years worth of stories. Featuring the early days of batman by the man who brought you his last. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 144 pages and is available in paperback format. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. A ground crew enters the building and begins sifting. With bryan cranston, ben mckenzie, eliza dushku, jon polito. Year one is also a rather wonderful comic by frank miller, regarding the first year that bruce wayne and gordon were in town meaning before they started working together.