Batman Day 2025: Batman & Robin – Year One Special Edition # 1 NM

Batman Day 2025: Batman & Robin – Year One Special Edition #1 is a promotional one-shot comic released on September 20, 2025, to celebrate Batman Day. It serves as a special entry point for the ongoing series by the superstar creative team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. 

Plot & Story Details

This issue reprints the first chapter of the Batman & Robin: Year One series, which explores the early partnership between Bruce Wayne and a young Dick Grayson. 

• The Conflict: While Bruce adjusts to the challenges of raising an orphan, a new crime boss known as The General arrives in Gotham to dismantle the existing mobs.
• Key Themes: The story focuses on the evolving father-son dynamic between Batman and his first sidekick, Robin, as they navigate their dual lives as heroes and family.
• Villain Connection: The narrative explores a mysterious link between The General and Two-Face. 

Creative Team

• Writers: Mark Waid and Chris Samnee.
• Artists: Chris Samnee (pencils and inks) and Mat Lopes (colors).
• Cover Art: The special edition features a new cover by Chris Samnee.