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Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns reimagines the origin of Bruce Wayne as he transforms into Batman. Set in a darker, grittier Gotham City, this graphic novel gives a fresh perspective on familiar characters and introduces new ones as Bruce confronts corruption and crime, leading to his evolution as the city's vigilante protector.
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This graphic novel might appeal to you if you enjoy a gritty reimagining of classic superhero origins. It offers a fresh take on a well-known character, focusing on a more realistic and flawed protagonist. The story combines thrilling action with deep character development, making it perfect for those who appreciate a darker and more human approach to the superhero genre.

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In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne's path toward becoming the Dark Knight is riddled with more obstacles than ever before.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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A #1 New York Times bestseller

Batman: Earth One

Batman is not a hero. He is just a man. Fallible, vulnerable, and angry.

In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne's path toward becoming the Dark Knight is riddled with more obstacles than ever before. Focused on punishing his parents' true killers, and the corrupt police that allowed them to go free, Bruce Wayne's thirst for vengeance fuels his mad crusade and no one, not even Alfred, can stop him.

In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Superman: Earth One, writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank re-imagine a new mythology for the Dark Knight, where the familiar is no longer the expected in this long-awaited original graphic novel from DC Comics.

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Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns has received positive reviews for its innovative take on Batman's story, captivating readers with its fresh perspective. Critics praise Johns' storytelling and hint at promising future instalments, while also highlighting Gary Frank's exceptional artwork as a standout feature of the graphic novel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401232092

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gary Frank

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Geoff Johns is an award-winning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. Johns is the author of The New York Times bestselling graphic novels Aquaman- The Trench, Blackest Night, Green Lantern- Sinestro Corps War, Justice League- Origin, Superman- Brainiac and Batman- Earth One which hit #1 on the bestseller list. He is also known for transforming Green Lantern into one of the most critically and commercially successful franchises in comics. Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, and film at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he became an assistant to Richard Donner, director of Superman- The Movie. He and his mentor Donner later co-wrote Superman- Last Son featuring the return of General Zod. Johns has written for various other media, including episodes of Smallville, Arrow and Adult Swim's Robot Chicken, for which he was nominated along with his co-writers for an Emmy. He is the Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment and resides in Los Angeles, California. Gary Frank, a native of Bristol, England, began his comics career working on various titles for Marvel UK before entering the American comics scene as the penciller on Marvel's Incredible Hulk. Frank then came to DC Comics where he was the original artist on BIRDS OF PREY and pencilled the adventures of SUPERGIRL. He has also worked on WildStorm's GEN 13 as well as his creator-owned series Kin. Frank, along with writer Geoff Johns, has worked on the bestselling titles SUPERMAN- BRAINIAC, SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and the New York Times #1 bestseller, BATMAN- EARTH ONE.

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