Is Batman: Year One based on a book?

Common questions

Is Batman: Year One based on a book?

Yes. Batman: Year One is based on the comic Batman: Year One by Frank Miller (1987).

Who wrote the book Batman: Year One is based on?

Batman: Year One was written by Frank Miller and first published in 1987.

Is Batman: Year One part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Batman series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Batman: Year One before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.