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David Mazzucchelli's Batman Year One Artist's Edition

£ 89.99 ~~£ 119.99~~

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** THIS IS AN ADVANCE ORDER AND WILL SHIP AROUND THE PUBLICATION DATE OF JULY 16th 2024 **

(W) Frank Miller (A) David Mazzucchelli

An Artist’s Edition featuring the groundbreaking reinterpretation of Batman’s origin by comic book titans Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. The entire groundbreaking story is included in this 14 x 21 inch collection, the same size as most of the pages were drawn.

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.

This edition includes the complete graphic novel and a new introduction by David Mazzucchelli. All of Mazzucchelli’s layouts are presented, giving true insight into a master storytellers process from initial spark to completed page. This is an art book featuring rare and beautiful imagery, a collection for connoisseurs of the form. Chip Kidd, the legendary designer, will be guiding the look of the project.

The volume collects Batman #404–407.

Please note: we are able to offer these highly collectable and extremely readable Absolute editions at competitive prices because we don't keep stock on hand, we order copies from the distributor as they are ordered from us. This means that it may take up to two weeks for the book to arrive with us - and then a few days for us to send it on to you. This makes it a great option if you're not in a rush and want a competitively-priced new copy, or are looking to plug holes in your collection - but if you want a copy to read this weekend, we would suggest ordering from another independent store (like Reed Comics) that keep copies in stock and can get them to you faster.

Due to the weight and size of these Artist's Editions we're only able to offer them to UK customers.

All Artists Editions copies are new and supplied as from the distributor.