Batman: Earth One

Batman: Earth One is a series of American graphic novels written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank. The series is a modernized re-imagining of DC Comics' long-running Batman comic book franchise as part of the company's Earth One imprint. Earth One's Batman exists alongside other revamped DC characters in Earth One titles, including Superman: Earth One and Wonder Woman: Earth One, as well as other graphic novels. Batman: Earth One takes place in the alternate continuity of the Earth One universe, which features a reinterpretation of Batman's story. The characters presented are vastly different from the depiction they are usually associated with. For instance: Batman himself, who is usually depicted as a near-perfect crimefighter in the comic books, is portrayed in the novels as inexperienced and prone to mistakes, although he gains practice and becomes more competent as the volumes go by. Announced in 2009, the Batman: Earth One series was launched with the publication of its Volume One on July 4, 2012. Volume Two was originally scheduled for release in 2013, but was postponed and debuted on May 6, 2015. Originally scheduled for a release in 2018, Volume Three had been pushed back for three years until published on June 8, 2021. The series received a positive response from both critics and readers, with Frank's artwork being singled out for praise.