# Batman: Year Three

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"**Batman: Year Three**" is a [comic book](/source/Comic_book) storyline published by [DC Comics](/source/DC_Comics), which explores [Batman](/source/Batman)'s third year as a crimefighter. It was written by [Marv Wolfman](/source/Marv_Wolfman) and pencilled by [Pat Broderick](/source/Pat_Broderick) and originally appeared in *Batman* #436–439 (Aug – Sept 1989), which were published semi-monthly and featured covers by [George Pérez](/source/George_P%C3%A9rez).[1]

The plot involved the origin of the first [Robin](/source/Robin_(character)) and his initial interactions with Batman. It also includes sequences set in the (when it was originally published) contemporary 1989 Batman continuity, a period in which Batman recovers from the recent death of the second Robin ([Jason Todd](/source/Jason_Todd)), [Dick Grayson](/source/Dick_Grayson) (the original Robin) returns to [Gotham City](/source/Gotham_City) after a long absence and [Boss Zucco](/source/Tony_Zucco) (the individual responsible for the death of Grayson's parents) is paroled. Additionally, the storyline features the first appearance of [Tim Drake](/source/Tim_Drake), who would later become the third Robin.

The story is a [sequel](/source/Sequel) of sorts to the previous "[Batman: Year One](/source/Batman:_Year_One)" and "[Batman: Year Two](/source/Batman:_Year_Two)" storylines (which were all edited by [Dennis O'Neil](/source/Dennis_O'Neil), but produced by different creative teams) and is the last in the sequence. Unlike its predecessors *Batman: Year Three* had not been collected in a standalone [trade paperback](/source/Trade_paperback_(comics)), though it can be found as part of *Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 2*. However, in early 2025 it was announced that the storyline would be collected in a hardcover "Deluxe Edition" and releasing in August of that year.

## Storyline

The story begins when [Batman](/source/Batman) is watching a mob boss. Then, a helicopter flies in and attempts to gun Batman down. Batman is able to chase the helicopter but fails to capture the people in it. Later, [Dick Grayson](/source/Dick_Grayson) is in the [Batcave](/source/Batcave) looking at some of his and Bruce Wayne's investigations, during his time as the first [Robin](/source/Robin_(character)). He then realizes that Bruce had gotten rid of everything that had to do with [Jason Todd](/source/Jason_Todd), due to his apparent demise. Later, in the Gotham Municipal Court House, lawyers are discussing [Anthony Zucco](/source/Anthony_Zucco) and Dick Grayson's childhood, debating whether or not they should release him. Then, Dick finds out that [Alfred Pennyworth](/source/Alfred_Pennyworth) fears for Bruce's sanity. He immediately dons the [Nightwing](/source/Nightwing) costume to find Batman.

## References

1. [*Batman (1940-) #436*](https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/batman-1940-436/02beab2a-a6ad-4d3b-96b8-c78a6cf65b6b). [DC Comics](/source/DC_Comics), [DC Universe Infinite](/source/DC_Universe_Infinite). 1989-06-13. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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