Batman: Year One retells Batman's first year in Gotham City, paralleling Bruce Wayne's evolution with James Gordon's arrival as detective. Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli created a gritty, noir-influenced crime story that stripped away fantastical elements. The grounded approach influenced all subsequent Batman media, particularly Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. Its realistic portrayal of corruption, urban decay, and a vulnerable Batman learning his craft became the standard origin. The artwork's muted colors and mature storytelling set new standards for superhero comics.