Before Watchmen - Vol 1 - #1 - 2012 - Nite Owl - (VFN+)

Published in June 2012, Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 is a pivotal entry in DC's ambitious (and controversial) prequel project. This series explores the transition of the mantle from the Golden Age to the Silver Age, focusing on the apprenticeship of Daniel Dreiberg under the original Nite Owl, Hollis Mason.

The story serves as a dual character study, flashing back to Dan’s childhood while moving forward into his early days as a costumed adventurer.