Absolute Batman: Zero Year
By (Author) James Tynion IV
By (author) Scott Snyder
DC Comics
DC Comics
22nd April 2025
United States
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Crime, mystery and thrillers
Crime and mystery fiction
741.5973
Hardback
512
Width 206mm, Height 311mm
The early days of the Dark Knight as envisioned by the legendary Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo! The early days of the Dark Knight as envisioned by the legendary Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo! Gotham City has been destroyed in a devastating flood, and from the chaos and carnage a new leader has emerged- The Riddler! Now it is up to Batman to save the city, and the first step is clawing himself out of the jaws of death itself! In this bold reimagining of Batman's earliest days as a superhero, all-star creative team Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo weave an epic story of both mystery and mayhem that has long since become a foundational text in Batman mythology! This hardcover Absolute edition includes every issue of the Zero Year story, as well as the Director's Cut issue. Collects Batman #0, #21-27, #29-33, and Batman- Zero Year Director's Cut #1.
Scott Snyder is an American comic book writer with a prolific body of work in the DC Universe. His creator-owned horror series, American Vampire, garnered multiple Eisner Award wins upon its release. In the following years, his work garnered more acclaim as he took over the ongoing Batman series with artist Greg Capullo.