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!

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 ZERO YEAR tie-in! Barbara Gordon is forced to protect her brother and her homestead in anticipation of the upcoming storm—but it's here that she learns the true meaning of "home" and "hero."

With Gotham City thrown into total chaos by The Riddler, Batman and Jim Gordon must learn to work together to save the city. “Zero Year” part 6.