Earth One

Product was delivered on time and in good condition. The story itself is ok, not the best Batman storyline but a good take on the origin nonetheless.

googling and amazon searches that you have a huge amount of Batman types from standard and dark knight through to incorporated and so on. Whilst these pretty much all link together in the same universe, earth one doesn't. Like the earth 2 this is an alternative universe imagining of the general story so expect some similar and some huge differences to the standard. So, is it good? definitely. Is it printed/bound well? Yes, standard DC strong glossy interior with a hard cover, the design is actually printed onto the hard cover so which is different but nice. I would strongly recommend not just this book but all the other Batman ones which I can vouch for.As to writing, it is very well produced. Rather than being split into issues it is just one big story which flows from start to finish in such an enthralling way that you can't put it down. I read volumes 1-2 in the same afternoon as I just wanted to know what was going to happen. I am not sure when volume 3 and on wards will come out, or if there will be but fingers crossed.

Interesting new take on Batman's origins. This was the darkest take on the penguin,that I have ever seen in the comics, which is a good thing because normally he does not have to much going for him and seeing this version of him definitely makes him more interesting. Alfred is not the same as he normally is, he is similar to how he is portrayed in Gotham, with a military history but still this version is tougher and just has more of a impact. All in all I would recommend this if you want to see a slightly darker and different version of Batman's origin. 8/10

Wasn't sure what to expect, but was not disappointed. Sat down and intended to have a casual flip through to see what I'd bought, but ended reading the whole thing in one hit as I couldn't put it down. Very satisfying story, good twists on accepted origin story, different enough to Year One, though it draws upon that heavily in places (no bad thing) and really nice art. Also, this is a *very* nice hardcover to handle, feels very solid and high quality and the contents warrant it. This one will get re-read. It's not Year One or The Killing Joke or TDKR, but it stands up pretty well in their company.

I bought this book based on some good review and I was a little sceptical. I Have read the origin of Batman almost as much I have read the origin of Superman. But in both book and film form this is the best. it even surpassed the wonderful Batman: Year One. The plot is excellent, it has it all. Great characterisation, great action and great suspense. It does that tremendously hard thing, reinventing character much beloved without betraying the them and still creating something fresh and exciting. Gary Franks art is some of the best I have ever seen, absolutely beautiful. Stunning in every aspect. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Truly wonderful stuff. Buy now! And is it just me but doesn't a major character bear more than a passing resemblance to Christian Bale? And not the one you would expect? Hmm.

Brilliant artwork and great dialogue in the retelling of the Batman origin story and his first year as Batman. Delivery was good hardcover book came shrink wrapped and without any damage