Batman: Year Three: The Deluxe Edition

by Marv Wolfman, Pat Broderick (Illustrator)

In the wake of Jason Todd’s murder, Batman has become violent and erratic,stalking the streets angry and alone. Fearing the worst, Alfred enlists Nightwing’shelp. All the while, the man who murdered Dick Grayson’s parents has beenreleased from prison!Through a tale of interweaving mysteries, the past will come back to haunt them.Only by reliving Year Three—the story of Dick Grayson’s adoption and his becomingRobin—can the truth behind the murders plaguing Gotham’s criminals be revealed.Collects Batman #436-439, with a brand-new introduction by the story’s associateeditor Dan Rapler, and a brand-new afterword by Broderick.

Genres: Batman, Fiction, Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels

104 pages, Hardcover

Published August 12, 2025

About the author

Marvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.

Reviews

[Liz.Loki · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting story focusing on Bruce's grief after the death of Jason Todd, with Dick trying to help him while also trying to prevent Zucco (the man who killed his parents) from getting his hands on a book that contains crucial information about Gotham's mob families.

This was so good!! It was really painful to see Batman so deep in grief. He became more violent and erased every trace of Jason from his home because the reminders of the son he failed to save were unbearable. And Dick tried to help as best he can, because he loves Bruce, he remembers how he accepted him into his home when he was young, Bruce was there for him when his parents were murdered. Dick wants Bruce to open up, to confide in him, but it's so hard for Bruce to do so.

God they make me ill.

[Jessica Willis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really struggle with 80s art but that aside this is a nice retelling of Dick's origin story and combined it with the aftermath of Jason's death. I liked the flashbacks of young Dick as Robin learning from Bruce and present Nightwing still using those lessons. A lot of angst in these issues but it didn't feel like overkill

[♡ Alisa Doe ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're looking for Richard Grayson backstory and don't mind reading it though old (sometimes so ugly it's funny) art then here ya go.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s not bad, just very short and sweet. There’s two main focuses in this book – Batman coping with the death of Jason Todd, and flashbacks to Dick’s Robin origin and the death of his parents at the hands of Zucco.

Batman has gone off the deep end after losing Jason Todd. He won’t mention his name, and he basically removed any trace of him from the Batcave.

It was sweet to see all Alfred does when it comes to protecting Dick, attending hearings each year to make sure Zucco doesn’t get released from prison.

It’s as much a Nightwing comic as it is a Batman. It follows Dick trying to help Batman through this tough time, all with the drama around gang murders and Zucco.

[zackxdig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman had a lot of angst and turmoil from Jason Todd. It’s a watching him become more angry and bitter to the rest while retelling Dick Grayson’s back ground. For only being 4 issues they were able to pack a lot in that didn’t feel forced.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

It doesn't hold up to "Batman: Year One", but it's actually a pretty decent retelling of Dick Grayson's origin as Robin set to the backdrop of Batman dealing with the death of Jason Todd's Robin. I prefer "Robin: Year One", but it's clear that this origin heavily inspired it.

[Beckiezra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can’t handle the 1980s art and it’s got Discowing? At least he’s not long haired as well…

[Ming · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's no year one