Batman: Zero Year Event Reading Order Series by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Danny Miki, Marguerite Bennett, Greg Pak, Arif Prianto, Carlos M. Mangual

Discover the early steps Bruce Wayne took to build everything that surrounds Batman—the costume, the cave, the car, the gadgets!

Reprinting the first chapter of this new story arc that begins in BATMAN #21 from the stunning pencil art of Greg Capullo and Rafael Albuquerque, with the full, action-packed scripts by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV!

Delve into Bruce Wayne’s past with the Red Hood Gang and his run-ins with aspiring District Attorney Harvey Dent. “Zero Year” part 2. Plus, in the backup story, a secret moment from Bruce’s training abroad is revealed for the first time.

Witness the astounding moment Bruce Wayne becomes Batman! “Zero Year” part 3. And in the backup story, a young Bruce Wayne fights for his life in a death match in Russia.

A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s first year as the Dark Knight has just barely begun…and already dangerous elements are coalescing, leading Bruce toward his final destiny.

Batman is on the trail of the Red Hood Gang and their mysterious leader, secret origins are revealed, and a major surprise will change the course of Zero Year and Batman’s life. “Zero Year” part 4.

A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in issue! A cocky young Superman battles the forces of nature to save Gotham City, while a woman from his past tries to do the same thing on a smaller scale. But both are headed for a collision course.

“Zero Year” reaches an all-important crossroads as Batman and Jim Gordon try to turn the lights back on in Gotham City. This issue leads directly into the final arc of Zero Year, which begins in our next issue!