Batman: Year One #[nn]
In the gritty heart of Gotham, a new detective and a newly awakened vigilante begin their journeys on parallel paths that are bound to cross. As Jim Gordon faces the city's deep-rooted corruption, and Bruce Wayne stumbles through his first test of justice in the streets, a single bat's sudden flight becomes a turning point in the dark. Written by Frank Miller and illustrated with stunning precision by David Mazzucchelli, this landmark chapter captures the raw, formative moments that shape the legend—cover by David Mazzucchelli.
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Bruce and Gordon both arrive in Gotham on missions that are sure to put their paths on a collision course. Gordon joins the GCPD which is rife with corruption and he is taught a savage lesson when he tries to buck this new system. Bruce tries out his years of training in a simple street brawl that does not go as planned. Wounded and searching for inspiration, Bruce finds it as a bat flies through the window.
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