This Artist’s Edition reproduces David Mazzucchelli’s original artwork from Batman: Year One, the landmark 1987 collaboration with writer Frank Miller. Presented at its original size, this volume reveals the intricate details of Mazzucchelli’s illustrations, showcasing the penciling, inking, corrections, and notes that shaped Gotham’s gritty realism. The storyline follows Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman and his complex alliance with Detective Jim Gordon, tackling corruption and moral ambiguity. This edition offers unparalleled insight into the artistic process behind one of comics’ most influential reinterpretations of Batman’s origin.
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David Mazzucchelli is revered for both his iconic mainstream collaborations and his elegant, introspective indie work. After redefining superheroes with “Batman: Year One” and “Daredevil: Born Again”, he created “Asterios Polyp”, a formally ambitious graphic novel exploring identity, design, and duality. With precision and restraint, Mazzucchelli has pushed the boundaries of visual narrative, making him one of the most respected voices across both commercial and literary comics.
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David Mazzucchelli is revered for both his iconic mainstream collaborations and his elegant, introspective indie work. After redefining superheroes with “Batman: Year One” and “Daredevil: Born Again”, he created “Asterios Polyp”, a formally ambitious graphic novel exploring identity, design, and duality. With precision and restraint, Mazzucchelli has pushed the boundaries of visual narrative, making him one of the most respected voices across both commercial and literary comics.
This Artist’s Edition reproduces David Mazzucchelli’s original artwork from Batman: Year One, the landmark 1987 collaboration with writer Frank Miller. Presented at its original size, this volume reveals the intricate details of Mazzucchelli’s illustrations, showcasing the penciling, inking, corrections, and notes that shaped Gotham’s gritty realism. The storyline follows Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman and his complex alliance with Detective Jim Gordon, tackling corruption and moral ambiguity. This edition offers unparalleled insight into the artistic process behind one of comics’ most influential reinterpretations of Batman’s origin. Art, David Mazzucchelli, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, 2024 DC Comics 979-8887240039 David Mazzucchelli 2024