In this first volume of the critically acclaimed ZERO YEAR storyline, the #1 New York Times bestselling creative team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo present an astonishing new vision of the Dark Knight's origin—and his first encounters with the Riddler, the Red Hood, and others! Before the era of superheroes began—before the Batman spread his wings to protect the innocent and punish evil—Gotham City's prodigal son, Bruce Wayne, had been missing for years. But this was exactly the cover of darkness Bruce needed. Patrolling Gotham's streets, in a series of disguises, he began a career as a faceless vigilante. Collects BATMAN issues #21-#24.

Before the Batcave and Robin, the Joker and the Batmobile ... there was ZERO YEAR. The Riddler has plunged Gotham City into darkness. How will a young Dark Knight bring his beloved hometown from the brink of chaos and madness and back into the light? From the critically acclaimed, New York Times #1 best-selling creative team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, BATMAN VOL. 5: ZERO YEAR--DARK CITY is the concluding volume to Batman's origin story, as you've never seen it before. Collects Batman #25-27, 29-33.

Discover the New 52 origin of the Dark Knight in BATMAN: ZERO YEAR! Witness the twists and turns as Bruce Wayne takes the final steps toward his destiny and confronts the dangers of Gotham City at this point in time. New York Times bestselling author Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo delve into Bruce Wayne's past and reveal his journey to becoming Batman. BATMAN: ZERO YEAR features secret moments from Bruce's training abroad, run-ins with aspiring district attorney Harvey Dent, and how Bruce learned to work with his new ally, Lieutenant Jim Gordon. This collection spins into total darkness as the Riddler stirs up chaos in Gotham City in the "Secret City," "Dark City," and "Savage City" events. What corners of Batman's past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Unravel the mysteries set forth by the Riddler and join the madness as Batman gets closer to the endgame. Collects Batman #21-27 and Batman #29-33.

In the wake of the death of his son Damian, Batman is in danger of losing his humanity. However, the foes of this grief-ridden Dark Knight mean to strike him when he's at his weakest. Has Batman's worst foe become... Bruce Wayne? Plus, three pivotal chapters from the epic Zero Year storyline! From the critically acclaimed, New York Times #1 best-selling creative team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo comes the next genre-defining graphic novel in their monumental run. Collects Batman #0, #18-20, #28, #34 and Batman Annual #2.

Zero Year part 1! Twists and turns are around every corner as Bruce Wayne takes the final steps toward his destiny! And in the backup story, learn more about how different Gotham City was at this dangerous point in time.

The finale of "Endgame" is here! Batman risks everything against the Joker! Who will laugh last?

Six years ago, the age of super heroes is just beginning. The young Bruce Wayne has only recently emerged as Batman and already he is facing a full-scale disaster: A massive storm is heading for Gotham City and the Riddler has shut down the city’s power. Luckily, Batman is not the only champion out in the storm. Though they might not all be heroes yet, Superman, Flash, Green Arrow, Batgirl, Catwoman, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Batwing, Nightwing, Red Hood and Black Canary are all fighting through the gale to protect Gotham. But will the efforts of these young, untested would-be heroes be enough to save the city? The New York Times best-selling BATMAN creative duo Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo lead an all-star lineup in telling untold tales of the world's greatest heroes' earliest adventures in DC COMICS: ZERO YEAR, featuring such talents as Jeff Lemire, Francis Manapul, Greg Pak, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Layman, Aaron Kuder, Trevor McCarthy, Aaron Lopresti, Jason Fabok, Andrea Sorrentino and many more.