Batman #1 (The New 52) (Start Here)

Description

Batman #1 (The New 52) – the first chapter of the Court of Owls saga by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, one of the most famous modern Batman stories.

Bruce Wayne believes he knows Gotham better than anyone else. He knows every street, every family, and every secret of the city. Or so he thinks.

Until it turns out that an organization he knew nothing about – the Court of Owls – has been operating beneath Gotham for centuries. And that it may have been controlling the city all this time while Batman thought he was protecting it.

This issue belongs to DC's Start Here line, designed for new comic book readers. The New 52 was a reboot of the entire DC universe – meaning the story starts with a clean slate and no prior knowledge is required.

Why read it?

• The beginning of the Court of Owls saga – a modern Batman classic, consistently ranked among the best stories of all time.
• Written by Scott Snyder, the same author who later created Absolute Batman.
• Art by Greg Capullo, who defined what Batman looks like in modern comics.
• The New 52 reboot – a completely fresh start, no context needed.
• A detective story with horror elements, rather than typical superhero action.
• Rated T (Teen) – suitable for younger readers.
• Symbolic price – the cheapest way to try out if you like comics.

About the creators

• Script: Scott Snyder
• Art: Greg Capullo
• Cover: Greg Capullo
• Publisher: DC Comics

Publication

• Title: Batman #1 (The New 52) – DC Start Here
• Series: Batman (2011)
• Issue: #1
• Story: Batman: The Court of Owls
• Line: DC Start Here – publications for beginners
• Format: Periodical (comic book)
• Release Date: 2026-09-02
• Publisher: DC Comics

Specifications

• Page count: 32
• Format: Comic book (periodical issue)
• Binding: Stapled
• Dimensions: 6 5/8" x 10 3/16"
• Age rating: T (Teen)
• Language: English
• UPC: 76194140147800111

Batman #1 (The New 52) – DC Start Here – a 32-page issue kicking off Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Court of Owls saga. One of the best entry points into Batman comics.