Batman: Earth One release date set- finally

After first being announced by DC Comics back in 2009, Batman: Earth One by the superstar creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank has been given a release date and an official solicitation. The hardcover original graphic novel, 144 pages in length will be on sale on July 3, 2012.

The solicitation information released by DC Comics is as follows:

BATMAN: EARTH ONE HC

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art by GARY FRANK and JON SIBAL

Cover by GARY FRANK

On sale JULY 4 • 144 pg, FC, $22.99 US

• From GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK, the acclaimed team behind SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN and the SHAZAM! stories in JUSTICE LEAGUE!

• 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?