Click the links below for a look at a broad selection of miller and jansons original pages. In bb, batman challenges ras al guls rather utilitarian view that the end justifies the means. Theres an interesting shift in batmans ethics from batman begins to tdk. Here, for the first time, is an inworld exploration of christopher nolans batman. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. In 2016, we published days of the dark knight returns gallery edition, a series exploring the art of dkr and graphitti designs spectacular publication. The dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition and millions of other books are. Batman the dark knight returns hc 2016 dc collectors. If you are looking for a very good and interesting comic book then go ahead and download this book. The dark knight strikes back comic book series picks up the story from frank millers the dark knight returns. Jan 12, 2014 close overlay buy featured book title batman subtitle the dark knight returns author frank miller, klaus janson, et al. The dark knight returns, a gritty and dark tale of an aged batman who returns to crime fighting. The first storyline children of the eighth day deserves to be uttered in the same breath as the masterpieces of the art form.
The enduring, and problematic, influence of the dark. I have never read a comic book in the classic sense in my first 44 years of life. Eighteen months after swooping dramatically off of a roof at the finale of batman begins, everyones favorite brooding vigilante christian bale is hard at work making life safer for gotham city. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by. Even though snyder was clear that the film would not be a direct adaptation of the comic, having harry lennix general swanwick from man of steel deliver bruce waynes famous i want you. The dark knight returns comic book miniseries, a posthumous antagonist on its 2002 sequel miniseries the dark knight strikes again, an unseen antagonist on the 1988 story arc batman. The dark knight returns is a batman comic book miniseries written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics from february to june 1986. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. The dark knight returns collectors edition box set celebrates 30 years of this iconic series by reprinting the original 4 issues as i. Gordon returns to the leaders cell, relieves the guard, and allows the mutant captain to escape. Jul 26, 2014 the enduring, and problematic, influence of the dark knight returns by paul jaissle in articles sat, 26 july 2014 when the man of steel sequel was officially announced at comiccon back in july of 20, director zack snyder claimed that the film would be inspired by frank millers classic dark knight returns. Oct 08, 2014 history get youtube premium get youtube tv.
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Dawn of justice swoops into movie theaters around the world, this is an opportunity to analyze the comic miniseries that inspired it, frank millers the dark knight returns 1986. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. The killing joke, helped usher in a new way of seeing batman in the comic book community and in the public at large. The authority should be a moral force and represent justice. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. The dark knight returns the history of the batmobile. For better and worse, the dark knight returns dkr changed the course of superhero comics. Debuting in february of 1986, frank millers fourpart miniseries offered a bold reinterpretation of batman and his world, one that aggressively worked to shatter the popular perception of the character created by the batman tv series of the 60s. Batman the dark knight returns tpb first printing dc comics 1986 frank miller. Batman quotes by frank miller goodreads share book.
It is a limited series set in a possible future, portrayed as batmans last adventure. The dark knight returns remains one of the most popular if not the most popular batman stories ever told, a fact perhaps underscored by. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous million heir of gotham, in a car race that ends in crash. The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian version of gotham city in 1986.
Jul 06, 2009 some thoughts on the ethics of batman. Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier. Here are a couple stories that are just fun to read but not absolutely necessary. Offered for the first time ever as pure virgin art, this black foil variant previously available at nycc was a smash hit. Frank miller is one of the seminal creative talents who sparked todays onslaught of motion pictures featuring comic book characters and concepts. In 2005, filmmaker christopher nolan redefined batman for a new generation with batman begins, followed in 2008 by the dark knight, and now 2012s conclusion to the trilogy, the dark knight rises. The best batman story to date and the correct ending. The dark knight returns an epic fan film home facebook. Frank miller on his dark knight returns 30 years later. The story depicts bruce wayne as an old man, coming out of retirement to be batman again. Feb 22, 2016 reflecting on the past 30 years, miller can appreciate just what the dark knight returns universe has become at dc, inspiring liveaction films, animation and more comicbook tales. The dark knight returns is landmark graphic novel from 1986.
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Released around the same time as watchmen, dark knight returns adultoriented themes helped transform the comic industry. Joined by carrie kelly, a teenaged robin, batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. The story also features the return of classic foes such as twoface and the joker, and culminates with a. With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. The worlds not big enough for the both of you the dark knight returns by bruce huang. This in my humblest of opinion is well worth the read regardless of your age, and. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. The dark knight returns comic books for sale online. After going underground, batman and his young sidekick, catgirl train an army of batboys to save the world from a policestate dictatorship led by lex luthor.
It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. Nov 21, 2015 three decades after its original release, batman. Its been nearly a decade since christopher nolans dark knight trilogy came to a close with 2012s the dark knight rises. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. The dark knight returns miller, frank, janson, klaus, varley, lynn. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The only catch is that he needs his old friend to do him on last favor. Commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most defining works in comics history with the batman. Find the value of the dc comic dark knight returns. So begins one of the most popular alternate batman storylines ever. This study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of batman. Apr 12, 2014 ive got one more month at this job, and id love to spend it nailing the mutants. Sep 30, 20 this is just a longer version of the first video with some added and alternate footage.
The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986. Later, frank followed dark knight returns with batman. The dark knight returns, brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. Now, for the first time, frank miller, brian azzarello and john romita jr take us back to the time before tdkr to the last outing of batman and robin their last crusade and the final days of the short and tragic life of jason todd. Returns with an allnew ultralimited encore edition. When the man of steel sequel was officially announced at comiccon back in july of 20, director zack snyder claimed that the film would be inspired by frank millers classic dark knight returns. All star batman and robin vol 2 its apparently going to happen, but its just really delayed spawnbatman. Gotham is in a heat wave, and it has been ten years since the last sighting of the batman. The entire dark knight trilogy story finally explained. The dark knight returns by frank miller 156,387 ratings, 4. Hope ya like it, please do not remove this video, just here to entertain. Is this the correct timeline for the dark knight returns. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 comic books mycomicshop. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight.
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Im debating buying a copy of this online, and since ive never had a second printing and only want first printing. See more of the dark knight returns an epic fan film on facebook. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling, batman. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. The dark knight returns 1986 4 issue miniseries that changed everything. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk into decadence and lawlessness. The dark knight manual, the definitive guide to his tools. How much is the comic book batman the dark knight returns worth. The main conflicts in the world of the dark knight returns revolve around escalating crime in gotham city and forces of the authority attempting to control it. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The joker is one of the main antagonists of frank millers 1986 batman. The dark knight returns collectors edition box set youtube. He singlehandedly redefined the presentation of comic book characters and heroic fiction with his granddaddy of. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture association conference. The enduring, and problematic, influence of the dark knight. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive. It is considered by many as one of the greatest batman stories ever. The dark knight returns book 2, pages 5873 summary. This is also the only book in the series that is canon to the main comics all star batman and robin. The dark knight returns dc database fandom dc wiki. The dark knight returns slipcase set batman dark knight. At the start of the dark knight returns we learned that bruce was retired from being batman because of the death of jason todd, aka robin 2. The story concerns an aged bruce wayne who, after a decade of retirement. The trailer for part 2 of dc universes dark knight returns animated feature teases an older batmans war against the gotham authorities, superman, and the joker voiced by michael emerson.
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