Gotham City Year One HC (2026 DC) Deluxe Edition comic books

1st printing. Collects Gotham City Year One (2022 DC) #1-6. Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur. A TALE OF GOTHAM BEFORE BATMAN BY ACCLAIMED WRITER TOM KING! Gotham City, 1961. Helen Wayne, the princess of Gotham and heir of Richard and Constance Wayne has been kidnapped, and P.I. Slam Bradley finds himself embroiled in the case. As his investigation deepens, Gotham's history of police corruption and fragile race relations is revealed. And as the threat of a race riot grows with every new revelation, Slam begins to realize that the city he grew up in still has lots of secrets to hide. This deluxe edition, written by Eisner Award–winning writer Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and illustrated by Eisner-nominated artist Phil Hester (Swamp Thing), collects GOTHAM CITY: YEAR ONE #1-6 and features a brand-new cover and foreword by Phil Hester, a director's cut of issue #1 showcasing the final lettering script and inks, behind-the scenes art by Hester, a variant cover gallery, and more! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in.x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $34.99.