Batman: Earth One

Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reimagine the Dark Knight's origins in this two-issue DC series, stripping away decades of continuity to present a raw, grounded Bruce Wayne finding his way as a fledgling vigilante in a Gotham that feels both familiar and new. Published between 2014 and 2016, Batman: Earth One distills the character's mythos into a tight, character-driven story, emphasizing the human struggles behind the mask. It matters as a definitive modern take on the hero's earliest days, offering a compelling alternate starting point for new readers and longtime fans alike.