"Batman - Earth One" was very entertaining. It is a re-visioning of the classic Batman origin story. Alfred is re-cast as a war hero friend of Thomas Wayne (Bruce's dad), who is "stuck" with the young Wayne after the death of the parents.
I like the "new Batman" stories, where he is learning to patrol and fight - sometimes there's a tendency to make it too easy for him - this story remembers that he doesn't have powers, he's just well trained (and at this point, not that well trained).
The characterization of James Gordon was interesting as well - he has some worries about his daughter Barbara since he suspects the criminal element(s) in Gotham murdered his wife. This leaves him somewhat powerless to deal with the criminal element he feels has the upper hand.
A nice graphic novel, completed storyline, leaving you wanting more of that characterization, but all elements tied up nicely.
http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-earth-one
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