DC Comics announced today that Batman: Earth One Special Preview Edition would be available at many comic book retailers across North America during the release of The Dark Knight Rises on July 20.
Within this #0 issue, you'll be able to read the first chapter of
Batman: Earth One, a graphic novel by Geoff Johns and get a preview of
Batman, vol. 1: The Court of Owls, by Scott Snyder.
Check with your local shops; as DC is now getting us all geared up for "The Dark Knight Rises" Day, this extra will be
free. These will be released while supplies last: first come-first serve.