The changes Johns and Frank have brought to the character are a little more subtle, but still manage to be profound. In fact, he’s kept most of the familiar Batman elements in place: Batman is still a billionaire named Bruce Wayne, he’s still assisted by Alfred Pennyworth and Jim Gordon and he still fights villains such as the Penguin and the Riddler. Johns hasn’t made Batman a steampunk adventurer, a pirate or a vampire (though if you’re hoping for that last one, Bruce Timm has you covered). Even more interesting is the way that Batman: Earth One does it. What makes the Earth One graphic novels so great is how they make a familiar story feel fresh and exciting. Of course, none of this means you have to be a new reader to enjoy Batman: Earth One. In short, you can pick it up, read it and get a complete Batman story written and drawn by two of the most popular and critically acclaimed creators in the business, making it a great first comic for anybody. You don’t even need to have read the first volume to enjoy the second.

You don’t need to be familiar with any other Batman or Earth One comic. It’s an original graphic novel, so you can get it anywhere that sells books and there’s no need to come back month after month to grab the next issue. They’re also some of the most new reader friendly comics that we publish. But if you’re new to this unique line of original graphic novels, all you really need to know is that the Earth One books offer new original takes on some of the most beloved characters in the DC Universe. If you’re familiar with the Earth One books, you’re probably already looking forward to it. 2, the second installment of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s reimagining of the Dark Knight legend. Today marks the official release of BATMAN: EARTH ONE VOL.

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