Year One, Part 4: Friend in Need
Lt. Gordon has been learning his way on the streets of Gotham almost in-step with Batman and the two finally start to see eye-to-eye in part four of "BATMAN: YEAR ONE". Can Gordon and Batman work together for the greater good of Gotham City?
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What more can i say about this arc? it's perfect, a must read to every comic book fan, rather you like Batman or not you should read this, it's comics at it's finest, the perfect combination of Art and Narrative. This story just turned 35 and it just gets better, it's still the go to comic for anyone who wants to start reading Batman and will still be a huge reference to everything Batman. New comics, games, movies, TV shows, animated series, the impact those 4 issues have on how Batman is portrayed in pop culture is something mind-blowing.
"You can never escape me.Nothing harms me.I know pain.Sometimes I share it.With someone like you."
Such iconic lines!
Batman finally starts his efforts to clear the city and fight the corruption of the city.
After the kidnapping Gordon knows that he find someone who can trust, an ally and the cooperation between the two men starts.
Miller established characters like Falcone, teased Joker to pave the path for future stories.
Year One defines modern Batman, the character we all know and makes his more grounded and realistic.We see other aspects as Gordon's life and Gotham's society problems.Subjects that never seen before.
Maybe Batman is more in the shadows here but this comic remains his best origin story of th more
“I’ve got a friend coming who might be able to help. Should be here any minute.”
This - alongside “The Long Halloween” - is absolutely without a doubt my favourite Batman story. An old story told in a modern and refreshing way, no wonder it’s as influential as it is. A must read.
(Cover Date: May, 1987)
Summary: Fearing that his corruption will be exposed due to Gordon's actions, Commissioner Loeb has the Roman kidnap Gordon's wife & infant son as leverage against him, but a disgused Batman is on the scene to help him.
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