It is a fantastic story on its own that builds up Batman as a hero and explains some of the reasons that he does what he does. 4: Zero Year- Secret Citymanages to tell a convincing and authentic origin while still respecting the legacy that is present. This means that any other attempt at a Batman origin will inevitably draw criticism simply because of the comparison.īatman Vol.
For years Batman: Year One has set the standard for Batman’s origin, mostly because of how universally acclaimed it is. The entirety of the Batman Zero Year storyline is a very bold move in general. For these reason it will be included in our review of this volume rather than our review of Batman Vol. This is despite the fact that it seems to take place right in the middle of Batman #22. Collection Notesįor some reason, Batman #0 is not included in this collection, it is instead collected in Batman Vol. Overall this is another win for the Snyder Capullo team that everyone should be able to enjoy. However, that is not all it does, as it still leaves plenty of time to show off Batman’s skills in the most satisfying and cool ways possible. It is insightful in how it approaches Batman’s origin and really digs into the motivations behind his actions. Overall: This collection is a wonderful exploration of how Batman came to be in the modern age. Once again, the art is fantastic.Ĭons: Fans of Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One may not be happy with the multitude of changes to Batman’s start in Gotham. The action sequences and ways Batman takes down his enemies are extremely satisfying and enjoyable to experience. Pros: The origin and backstory here are authentic and build upon Batman’s legacy.
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