Batman: Year One
“A merciless crime turns a man into an outlaw.”
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A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
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This is a raw, grounded dive into the early days of Gotham's dark protector. It feels like a tense, rain-slicked journey through a city on the brink, steeped in moral gray areas and the determined grit of its nascent heroes. Expect a mature, atmospheric take on a legendary origin.
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