1st printing. Collects Batman #404-407. Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli. One of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever - written by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) with art by David Mazzuchelli (Daredevil) - returns as a deluxe hardcover designed by Chip Kidd. In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes new introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, loads of reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and other surprises. This will be the must-have hardcover of the season! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Ставшая классикой и ничуть не устаревшая с момента выхода история первых шагов Бэтмена на ниве борьбы с преступностью. Этот комикс стал эталоном для последовавших авторов и источником вдохновения для Кристофера Нолана в работе над фильмами "Бэтмэн Начало" и "Темный Рыцарь".