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The storyline follows the first year Batman begins to operate in Gotham from his disastrous first attempt in Gotham's red light district, to the battles with crime lords and corrupt cops alike, and even the first appearance of other people in tights and masks in Gotham. It also has (in Batman #404) the first appearances of mob boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone, who would go on to have prominent roles in ''[[The Long Halloween]]'' and ''[[Batman Begins]]'', and [[Catwoman (Comic Book)|Catwoman]]'s protegee Holly Robinson, who would later become [[Legacy Character|the second Catwoman]]. |
The storyline follows the first year Batman begins to operate in Gotham from his disastrous first attempt in Gotham's red light district, to the battles with crime lords and corrupt cops alike, and even the first appearance of other people in tights and masks in Gotham. It also has (in Batman #404) the first appearances of mob boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone, who would go on to have prominent roles in ''[[The Long Halloween]]'' and ''[[Batman Begins]]'', and [[Catwoman (Comic Book)|Catwoman]]'s protegee Holly Robinson, who would later become [[Legacy Character|the second Catwoman]]. |
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''Batman: Year One'' is unique in the following: It was deemed the ''official'' origin story for Batman [[Post-Crisis]], and to this day is still canon. Also, [[Word of God|Miller]] stated that it takes place several years before ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]''. In Miller's version of Batman, ''Year One'' is followed up by ''[[All |
''Batman: Year One'' is unique in the following: It was deemed the ''official'' origin story for Batman [[Post-Crisis]], and to this day is still canon. Also, [[Word of God|Miller]] stated that it takes place several years before ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]''. In Miller's version of Batman, ''Year One'' is followed up by ''[[All-Star Batman and Robin The Boy Wonder]]'', which takes place during Batman's third year. |
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There is now an [[Animated Adaptation]] that is almost word-for-word. |
There is now an [[Animated Adaptation]] that is almost word-for-word. |
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* [[Decoy Protagonist]]: Especially in the film, Jim Gordon comes across as the true main character of the story, even being the first in the endcredits, than the title character who is shown more as a supporting character. |
* [[Decoy Protagonist]]: Especially in the film, Jim Gordon comes across as the true main character of the story, even being the first in the endcredits, than the title character who is shown more as a supporting character. |
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* [[Dirty Cop]]: Gotham Police Department is swimming with them, although Detective Flass is the most obvious example. |
* [[Dirty Cop]]: Gotham Police Department is swimming with them, although Detective Flass is the most obvious example. |
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* [[Follow the Leader]]: This storyline was so successful, it kicked off the various "Year One" storylines in DC, and even [[Spider |
* [[Follow the Leader]]: This storyline was so successful, it kicked off the various "Year One" storylines in DC, and even [[Spider-Man|Marvel]]. |
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* [[The Fettered]]: Both Batman and Gordon. |
* [[The Fettered]]: Both Batman and Gordon. |
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* [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]]: See [[Hell-Bent for Leather]] for one, but how about Holly Robinson -- the ''{{spoiler|preteen prostitute}}?'' |
* [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]]: See [[Hell-Bent for Leather]] for one, but how about Holly Robinson -- the ''{{spoiler|preteen prostitute}}?'' |
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