- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1401206905
- ISBN-13: 978-1401206901
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 17.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 775,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The List, 7-21st July 2005: " Gotham has never lived and breathed as a part of our world as much as in this four issue run."
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
edition.
The List, 7-21st July 2005:
" Gotham has never lived and breathed as a part of our world as much as in this four issue run."
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
edition.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although Frank Miller is better known for the like of comic book classics like Sin City or The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One has got to be his best. Miller completely redefined Batman for a new generation, and yet again completely de-camped the character to being so grim and gritty that it is hard to imagine that he was ever treated like a joke. The story follows Bruce Wayne returning to Gotham after a 12 year abscence, and Jim Gordon arriving there as a Lieutenant. Gotham city has become a place owned by crime, depression, and corruption. While Jim Gordon discovers that he is one of the only honest cops around, Bruce Wayne realises that he is one of the only honest citiznes around. After as distarous first attempt to fight crime, Bruce learns that he must use fear in a city like this, and so becomes the Batman.
Although Batman: Year One could be considered more a Gordon book than a Batman one, when Batman appears every time it is amazing. Miller manages to once again take Batman, change him, and make him so much better. An absolute classic.
Although Batman: Year One could be considered more a Gordon book than a Batman one, when Batman appears every time it is amazing. Miller manages to once again take Batman, change him, and make him so much better. An absolute classic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is THE comic to start off beginners, both to Batman and to comics in general. When I say that I mean adult beginners for both, as this isn't really for younger readers.
Frank Miller has crafted an exceptionally well told origin story for Bruce Wayne's Batman. But the real work of brilliance here is his introduction to Jim Gordon and his arrival on the corrupt police force of Gotham city.
Roughly half of the story revolves around him and it is the better half. Miller puts in all the work that would later make and define his Sin City series, and here you can really feel him stretching out, with an often over looked character in the Batman world, to create something new and dare I say it 'Real' to rival the quite fantastical character of Bruce Wayne. A Billionaire who sees his parents murdered before his eyes only to take up a crusade against crime dressed as a bat, not really going to happen in the real world. Whereas Jim Gordon is a righteous cop who has to protect his family, from corrupt cops and mobsters, all without the protection of a mask and billionaire alter-ego.
Praise must also go to David Mazzucchelli for some very atmospheric artwork, that also tells the story beautifully, which is one of the reasons that it is such a good comic book for beginners as it is easy to follow without being overly simplistic. Personally I prefer this style to Miller's artwork on The Dark Knight Returns, but that's just my opinion as I know most people would have it the other way.
Frank Miller has crafted an exceptionally well told origin story for Bruce Wayne's Batman. But the real work of brilliance here is his introduction to Jim Gordon and his arrival on the corrupt police force of Gotham city.
Roughly half of the story revolves around him and it is the better half. Miller puts in all the work that would later make and define his Sin City series, and here you can really feel him stretching out, with an often over looked character in the Batman world, to create something new and dare I say it 'Real' to rival the quite fantastical character of Bruce Wayne. A Billionaire who sees his parents murdered before his eyes only to take up a crusade against crime dressed as a bat, not really going to happen in the real world. Whereas Jim Gordon is a righteous cop who has to protect his family, from corrupt cops and mobsters, all without the protection of a mask and billionaire alter-ego.
Praise must also go to David Mazzucchelli for some very atmospheric artwork, that also tells the story beautifully, which is one of the reasons that it is such a good comic book for beginners as it is easy to follow without being overly simplistic. Personally I prefer this style to Miller's artwork on The Dark Knight Returns, but that's just my opinion as I know most people would have it the other way.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First off: This review is only for comic book noobs, like myself!
I was recommended 2 comics to start me off on the road of comic reading, The Watchmen and Batman: Year One (due to the Batman Begins film being loosely based around this book). I read Batman first as it's much shorter, and wow, I feel like I've missed out on another world all these years! I was really suprised that the film was glammed up in comparison to at least this comic. It's very dark and Gotham really is messed up!
I almost couldn't put it down. The art work was great to look at and told a lot of the story that wasn't told in writing. I'm not sure if all comics are this clever, but I was impressed with the subtle story telling of the artwork.
Anyway, I was pretty sure that I'd not like comic books, but having read this one, I'm very excited to start The Watchmen, and have ordered a few more Batman novels to get my teeth sunk into. So well recommended for the first time reader I'd say as it's not too fantastical as some of the stuff I browsed over in the comic book store!
I was recommended 2 comics to start me off on the road of comic reading, The Watchmen and Batman: Year One (due to the Batman Begins film being loosely based around this book). I read Batman first as it's much shorter, and wow, I feel like I've missed out on another world all these years! I was really suprised that the film was glammed up in comparison to at least this comic. It's very dark and Gotham really is messed up!
I almost couldn't put it down. The art work was great to look at and told a lot of the story that wasn't told in writing. I'm not sure if all comics are this clever, but I was impressed with the subtle story telling of the artwork.
Anyway, I was pretty sure that I'd not like comic books, but having read this one, I'm very excited to start The Watchmen, and have ordered a few more Batman novels to get my teeth sunk into. So well recommended for the first time reader I'd say as it's not too fantastical as some of the stuff I browsed over in the comic book store!
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Batman: Year One
An excellent comic novel. I bought it right after seeing the animation movie with the same name. Great story!
Package arrived in perfect condition.
Package arrived in perfect condition.
Published 3 months ago by drakones
Batman beginner.
The is a great book, the art work is good, and the story is awesome. A great place to start a batman collection from.
Published 3 months ago by Ashmonkey
Brilliant first graphic novel!
As a 'newbie' to graphic novels, I trawled through the pages of reviews on graphic novels about my favourite superheroes: Batman, Superman and the JLA. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TheYollybird
Batman Really Begins
The telling of Batman's first adventures.
The book by Frank Miller (300, The Dark Knight Returns etc) and David Mazzuchelli tells the story of Bruce Wayne as he returns... Read more
The book by Frank Miller (300, The Dark Knight Returns etc) and David Mazzuchelli tells the story of Bruce Wayne as he returns... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lord Of All He Surveys
should be called jim gordon year one and its got a real bad non ending...
One of those over rated graphic novels that spring up every now and then
and suddenly become "must haves"
there are some commendable points
gordon's arc is... Read more
and suddenly become "must haves"
there are some commendable points
gordon's arc is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by dregj
"The people of Gotham have a hero, makes them feel safe".
Frank Miller is widely attributed with rescuing Batman from the pop-culture dungeon. After being viewed as a camp parody of himself for so long, Batman fans were given the gritty... Read more
Published 7 months ago by GeekZilla
Review from / for graphic novel novices
My boyfriend has been haranguing me for ages to read a graphic novel: he's something of a connoisseur, I'm a comic virgin. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mme DLR
Interesting Graphic Novel
Batman: Year One is must have for any Batman fan. It tells the story of the origin of Batman. It's such a great story. It's worth every penny.
Published 7 months ago by Aidan M
The Definitive Beginning...
WARNING!! Review May contain spoilers...
Batman Year One is a classic. I'm just getting that out of the way. It's truly awesome, and lives up to it's expectation. Read more
Batman Year One is a classic. I'm just getting that out of the way. It's truly awesome, and lives up to it's expectation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dehumanizer
Essential reading
Quite simply a beautiful story both in pictures and words. It's a no brainer for anyone interested in the Batman universe.
Published 8 months ago by Mr. J. W. Pettitt
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