Batman: Year One is an American comic book story arc written by Frank Miller and illustrated by David Mazzucchelli. Year One was originally published by DC Comics in Batman #404–407 in 1987. There have been several reprints of the story: a hardcover, multiple trade paperbacks, several deluxe editions in hardcover and paperback format, and an Absolute Edition. Year One was also adapted into an animated feature in 2011, after efforts to adapt it into a live-action film were cancelled following the failure of 1997's Batman & Robin.
Trade paperback of Batman: Year One published by Titan Books
Frank Miller, the author of Year One, at the Fan Expo 2016 in Toronto, Canada
David Mazzucchelli autographing a copy of the 2005 trade paperback in 2012
Frank Miller is an American comic book artist, comic book writer, and screenwriter known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as his run on Daredevil, for which he created the character Elektra, and subsequent Daredevil: Born Again, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, Sin City, and 300.
Miller at SXSW 2018
Miller at the 1982 Comic-Con
Miller during a The Dark Knight III: The Master Race panel held at Fan Expo 2016 in Toronto, Canada
Miller signing a copy of The Dark Knight III: The Master Race at Midtown Comics