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Batman travels to Scotland to solve a mystery involving the Wayne family ancestors. Then, he investigates a string of bizarre murders in Barcelona. And, an adversary that Bruce Wayne faced as a young man in Tibet surfaces for an ultimate battle with Batman in Gotham.

"When a mystery as old as Gotham City itself surfaces, Batman assembles a team of his greatest detectives -- including Red Robin, Owlman, I-Ching and others -- to investigate this startling new enigma. As clues are discovered and the mystery deepens, Batman's team soon finds itself on a journey that explores different eras in Gotham's history and touches upon notable Gotham families including the Waynes, Kanes, and Elliotts."--Publisher.

"Batman receives the shock of his life when he discovers that he has a son, Damian! After violent conflict with Robin and Damian, Batman must teach his son what it means to carry the legacy of Gotham's Dark Knight. Meanwhile, mysterious Batman imposters begin to appear on the streets of Gotham. One of these imposters begins to kill cops, working his way towards Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. But after failing in his pursuit and being captured, Batman...

Batman teams up with such superheroes as the Huntress, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern to battle different foes and villains.

Batman finds himself forced to make a difficult decision when the Joker's manic run for governor coincides with the reappearance of his former girlfriend, Silver St. Cloud.

Batman wrestles with his double identity and faces old enemies such as the Ventriloquist and the Mad Hatter, and when Clayface takes on a new look, Wonder Woman seeks assistance from Donna Troy and other members of the Teen Titans.

"A man doesn't live forever-- a legend does. From the moment he declared war on crime, the Batman knew his story would eventually come to an end. But for each soul he has touched, either as an ally or an enemy, a lover or a friend, an inspiration or an obsession, the life of the Dark Knight-- and its tragic conclusion-- is viewed differently. Now those closest to the Caped Crusader gather for his memorial service. Stories are told, feelings are revealed...

Written shortly after The Dark Night Returns, Miller's dystopian fable of Batman's final days, Year One set the stage for a new vision of a legendary character. This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer Frank Miller and a new illustrated afterword by artist, David Mazzucchelli. Completing this collection are over 40 pages of never-before-seen developmental material such as character and layout sketches, sample...