Batman

Year One (GN) (Deluxe Edition)

Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, David Mazzucchelli

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01 August 2011

Crime & Mystery; Graphic novels; Graphic novels: superheroes; Fiction-related items; Superheroes; Batman; DC Universe; Graphic Novel; DC Comics

A 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 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.

By: Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli
Illustrated by: David Mazzucchelli
Imprint: DC Comics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: De Luxe edition
Dimensions: Height: 258mm, Width: 169mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 306g
ISBN: 9781401207526
ISBN 10: 1401207529
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 August 2011
Recommended Age: From 13 to 16 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. He was also the creative force behind Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, and Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again. His many works have not only redefined classic characters, but also, on a few occasions, revitalized the comics industry. His creator-owned Sin City hit the page in 1991, and then the silver screen in 2005 -- with Miller on board as co-director. His multi-award-winning 300 graphic novel was brought to full-blooded life in the 2007 motion picture of the same name, and in 2008 he directed the feature film of Will Eisner's The Spirit. David Mazzucchelli drew his first professional comic book while majoring in painting at the Rhode Island School of Design. After a handful of jobs for Marvel and DC Comics, he became the regular artist on Marvel's Daredevil, where he first collaborated with writer Frank Miller to produce the highly successful and critically acclaimed seven-part story Born Again. David's most recent project is the self-published Rubber Blanket. His work on BATMAN and Daredevil has earned him both an American Comic Book Award and Spain's Haxtur Prize. In 2009, Pantheon Books published Mazzucchelli's Asterios Polyp, which was met with critical acclaim. In 2010, Asterios Polyp won three Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album-New, Best Writer/Artist, Best Lettering.

Reviews for Batman: Year One (GN) (Deluxe Edition)

If there is one book that deserves mention in the same breath as Watchmen or The Dark Knight Returns , it's Batman: Year One . --Miami Herald This is a story no true Batman fan should be able to resist. --School Library Journal