DC Comics: Zero Year #[nn]

Jun 2015 · DC · 24.99 USD; 28.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection presents the 'Zero Year' storyline from the Batman series, reimagining Bruce Wayne's early days as the Dark Knight. Written by Scott Snyder with art by Greg Capullo, it depicts Batman's first encounters with the Riddler and the Red Hood gang during a city-wide crisis. The volume collects issues #21-#24 of the New 52 Batman run, offering a fresh origin for the Caped Crusader in Gotham City.

In "Zero Year: Dark City," a young Superman pushes his limits by attempting to stop a hurricane bearing down on Gotham City—though he can't prevent the storm, he succeeds in saving Lana Lang. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Aaron Kuder, with colors by Arif Prianto and letters by Carlos M. Mangual, this pivotal issue captures a defining moment in Superman’s early journey. The cover by Aaron Kuder captures the storm’s intensity and the hero’s resolve.

Contains 16 stories

Zero Year: Dark City

54 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthLt. James GordonCommissioner Gillian LoebOfficer KiviatOfficer RamirezRed Hood Gang [Red Hood One (villain)Red Hood Fifty-Four (villain)Red Hood Sixty-Seven (villain)Red Hood Three-Forty-Seven [Philip Kane] (death)]Liam Distal (corpse)Riddler [Edward Nygma] (villain)

Stormbreaker

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]BobLana LangThe Supremacists (villains)

In "Stormbreaker," a young Superman pushes his powers to the edge, racing against time to stop a hurricane threatening Gotham City. Though he can't prevent the storm, his desperate effort leads him to save Lana Lang, marking a pivotal moment in his early journey.

Homestead

28 pp · Superhero

Barbara GordonCommissioner James GordonHenryJames Gordon, Jr.Officer Peters

Keep Your Enemies Closer

28 pp · Superhero

Batwing [Luke Fox]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Calvin SummerLucius FoxMr. TorresTanya FoxRussell Tavaroff (first appearance, flashback)

...Or High Water

28 pp · Superhero

Kate KaneAlfred PennyworthBette KaneBruce WayneColonel Jake KaneMaggie SawyerOfficer DavisonOfficer MuellerOfficer ThomasOfficer WilkinsCharlie (villain)

Sunrise

28 pp · Superhero

Before the Claws Come Out

28 pp · Superhero

Selina KyleBasil KarloLola MacIntireMr. ArchuletaOfficer FrankieOfficer LarsonOswald CobblepotArnett Crocker (villain)

Whistleblower's Blues

22 pp · Superhero

Lt. James GordonBatman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner LoebMr. VickersOfficer Harvey BullockBlack Mask [Roman Sionis] (villain)Black Mask Gang (villains)Officer Francis Laney (villain, death)Red Hood Gang (villains)Lt. Zachary Henshaw (villain, death)

Starting Line

28 pp · Superhero

Barry AllenHarvey BullockIris WestSpencer (villain)

The Prodigal

20 pp · Superhero

New Tricks

8 pp · Superhero

Powers That Be

28 pp · Superhero

Sgt. John StewartBatman [Bruce Wayne]LeopoldLt. TaskerShirley StewartTazAnarky (villain)

One Dark City Night

28 pp · Superhero

Dick GraysonC.C. HalyC.J. MaroniGeneJanaJohn GraysonJoshMary GraysonRaya VestriRaymondAmygdala [Aaron Helzinger] (villain)Sal Maroni (villain)

The Beckoning Dark

28 pp · Superhero

Jason ToddChrisMrs. ToddJoker [formerly Red Hood One] (villain)Ra's al Ghul (villain)Red Hood Gang (villains)Talia al Ghul (villain)The Untitled (villain, death)

Dark City

24 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner Gillian LoebDr. Kelver (flashback, corpse)Dr. Paji (corpse)Dr. Pamela IsleyHarvey BullockLt. James GordonLucius FoxMartha Wayne (flashback, corpse)Officer ValdezThomas Wayne (flashback, corpse)Dr. Death [Dr. Karl Helfern] (villain)

People in the Dark

5 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Barbara GordonCullen RowDick GraysonFlash [Barry Allen]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Harper RowJanaJohn StewartJoshLuke FoxMarcus RowSelina KyleSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Killer Moth (villain)