Many comics have dealt with Bruce Wayne before he was Batman. Usually, they are only a small part of the flashback.
The film Batman Begins does not go into great detail about this period.
All in all, this is the first series of its kind.
The book portrays Bruce’s training for Batman from a completely different perspective than what we are used to. The book doesn’t show him in the Batman suit either.
It is easy to recognize a lot of the information.
The difference is in the direction Chip Zdarsky chooses once the basic premise has been established.
This book begins a decade later, after Bruce became an orphan. Bruce meets some characters that have an impact on his life and success as Batman. Also, we get to meet some of Bruce’s other mentors who have let him down.
Bruce is always traveling overseas in order to receive the best possible training.
Anton is shown to be a near-mirror of Bruce. Anton wants to become Bruce’s best warrior, but at first they seem like friends.
As the series continues, we learn more and more about Anton. It’s safe to say that Bruce and Anton’s relationship doesn’t continue throughout the series.
Bruce has some amazing moments as he works out.
Bruce must overcome each chapter’s trials. Bruce becomes more and more like the Batman we know. In the end, a mystery villain is revealed. The ending is quite a shock and is very well-done.
Also, it will be interesting to watch who Anton becomes.
Zdarsky has done a fantastic job in writing this series. Both the dialogue and conflict are strong. The story could have been boring, but the author makes each moment count. Carmine di Giandomenico’s artwork is his best. His work has always been my favorite. It is both elegant and electrical.
This is a series worth revisiting and reading for years to come.
Designed by Chip Zdarsky
Art by Carmine di Giandomenico
Published By DC Comics