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"Year Two" is the title of a four-part story arc featuring Batman, written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Alfredo Alcala, Mark Farmer and Todd McFarlane. It originally appeared in the American comic book ''Detective Comics'' #575-578, published by DC Comics. The story was initially a treatment by Barr titled "Batman: 1980", but it was released as "Batman: Year Two" following the success of Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One". This story was collected as a trade paperback in 1990. In 2002, DC Comics published a second printing of the trade paperback, this time with the addition of the one-shot sequel, ''Batman: Full Circle'' included, with the new edition retitled as ''Batman: Year Two - Fear The Reaper'' (ISBN 1-5638-9967-1). ==Synopsis== Batman is now an established vigilante in Gotham City. Captain Gordon is now Police Commissioner, and through an appearance on a talk show explains that Batman is working with the Gotham Police Department. During the interview, the host reflects on the anniversary of the final sighting of Gotham's first vigilante, The Reaper. Leslie Thompkins, the medic who helped to raise Bruce Wayne after his parents were murdered, introduces Wayne to Rachel Caspian, a charity worker and aspiring nun. The two quickly develop a romantic relationship while it is revealed that Rachel's father, Judson Caspian, is the original Reaper, driven to fight criminals after the death of his wife. After observing that crime is still rampant in Gotham, Judson Caspian returns to his Reaper costume and foils several crimes through the use of lethal force. The Reaper's activities soon draw the attention of Batman and the two engage in combat. The Reaper's experience and weaponry (including guns) prove too much for Batman, who is left bloodied, broken, and forced to flee before he is killed. Upon returning to Wayne Manor, Wayne angrily admits that his best was not enough, and that perhaps the only way to confront a killer like the Reaper is by using something he is loath to do: use a firearm in crime fighting. Wayne retrieves the gun that was used to kill his parents and begins to prepare for the coming battle. Batman's vendetta against The Reaper leads to a falling out with Gordon, whom Batman nearly wounds or kills to prevent him from getting closer to what he considers his prey. Gordon misinterprets this action as Batman following in The Reaper's murderous footsteps, and soon deploys his forces against both Batman and The Reaper. As The Reaper lays waste to Gotham's underworld, various crime lords assemble and discuss the situation. Batman eventually intervenes in the meeting, and proposes they join forces against The Reaper. The crime lords agree, but only if Batman cooperates with a handpicked agent of their choosing; that individual is Joe Chill, the man who shot Thomas and Martha Wayne. Batman schemes to take Chill's life once The Reaper is disposed of, while at the same time he lays the groundwork for his life after Batman, asking Rachel to marry him. She accepts. During an attempt to capture The Reaper, a major battle ensues and many of the mob members are killed, and Batman's plan is revealed to a relieved Commissioner Gordon. The Reaper is presumed dead, and Batman takes an unconscious Chill to one of his safe houses, and then to the site of the murder of the Waynes where he reveals his identity and threatens him with the gun that was used in the shooting. Chill questions whether Batman will pull the trigger but before he has a chance, The Reaper re-emerges and shoots Chill himself. Now aware of Batman's identity, The Reaper beckons him to a final confrontation in the frameworks of the under-construction Wayne Foundation. There Batman and The Reaper fight to a standstill, and Batman, gaining the upper hand, discovers The Reaper is Judson just before he falls off the complex to his death. Realizing that the way of the gun is not for him, Batman places Chill's gun in the cornerstone of the Wayne Foundation building, to be sealed away when construction is completed. Bruce returns to Rachel, who is distraught over the news that her father was The Reaper. She produces her nun's habit from the closet and calls off the engagement, choosing to atone for her father's sins through her faith. Bruce returns to prowl Gotham's streets, recommitting to his role as Batman. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Batman: Year Two」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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