After a long hiatus, La Torrious rises to continue My Top 5 Batman Story Countdown Extravaganza!
3.) Batman: Year One (1987)Writer: Frank Miller
Artist: David Mazzucchelli
Batman: Year One gives readers and interesting look into the Dark Knight's start as the defender of Gotham City. Not quite an origin story, we get a view of Batman in his first year in action. Additionally, the reader is able to view the beginnings of Jim Gordon's career on the GCPD in this story arc.
Batman: Year One has two stories running side by side within the arc. First we see Bruce Wayne become Batman (and the trials and tribulations that come with inexperience as a vigilante, etc.) and Jim Gordon's never-ending battle to rid the GCPD of corruption. Additionally, we get to see a rare weak moment from Gordon as he has an extra-marital affair with a fellow police officer. Needless to say, the story provides a great glimpse of two heroes trying to find their feet against a corrupt Gotham City.
This story arc was one of the main influences for Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and is often looked upon within the canon of not just Batman stories, but comics in general. A must-read for any avid comic fan, this is yet another glimpse of Frank Miller's work when he was at his best. Additionally, the art in this work is very crisp, but does not go into a lot of detail. While that may sound like a negativism, it truly isn't. I think the art for this work is pretty great.
Again, if you are interested in comics, you have to read this work. It is Frank Miller at the height of his powers. Next time, I will review #2 on My Top 5 Batman Story Countdown Extravaganza!
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