Anyone who was a fan of J. Michael Straczynski‘s Superman: Earth One, and has been anxiously awaiting more news on the Earth One take on the Dark Knight need look no further. DC Comics has released an image of the new hardcover graphic novel due out in July. Batman: Earth One is written by Geoff Johns with art by Gary Frank and John Sibal, and modernizes the Dark Knight’s origins with new insights.

In the tradition of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, this spectacular original graphic novel gives new insight into BRUCE WAYNE’S transformation into BATMAN and his first year as THE DARK KNIGHT.

In this all new take on the Batman mythos, Bruce Wayne is on the hunt for his parents’ killer. His target? The Mayor of Gotham City!

Plus, who is Alfred Pennyworth – and why is he so determined to put an end to the Batman?

Batman: Earth One hit’s stores on July 4th, and will retail for $22.99. Pre-Order your copy from Amazon today!

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[Source] DC Comics