Bats: Learning to Fly

A single-issue graphic novel from First Second, Bats: Learning to Fly (2017) offers a gentle, accessible origin story for the young Batman, focusing on a formative moment in Bruce Wayne's childhood as he begins to understand the courage needed to face his fears. Written and illustrated by a single creator, this all-ages tale distills the core of the character's mythos into a concise, warmly illustrated narrative.