This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batman s motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics. Only batman knows the secret to defeating the demon possessing ragman but the dark knight is nowhere to be found. The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian version of gotham city in 1986. The dark knight returns motion comic chapter 1 w peter. The return of bruce wayne storyline, the dark knight depicts bruce waynes life in gotham city following his new global commitment to the newly established batman. This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are joe. The dark knight returns is a fourissue batman comic book miniseries written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics from february to june 1986 in this storyline, batman has been retired for ten years, alcoholic and consumed with grief after the death of jason todd, the second robin note. The first edition of this novel was published in 1987, and was written by frank miller. Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. 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 strikes again is frank millers followup to his hugely successful batman. The animated series regaled audiences for four seasons, won an emmy and redefined the dark knight for a generation and, now, dc comics heralds its return this april and may. The superior paper and printing processes used for both ronin and the dark knight returns allowed varley to use gouache, employing a far subtler color palette than that seen in any other mainstream american comic at the time ibid. All four issues of the story collected into this hardcover book originally released in 1986. It was written and drawn by frank miller, embellished by klaus janson and colored by lynn varley. Conflicted throughout most of his life, bruce waynes mission never changes. 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. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Special edition of the dark knight returns limited to 4000 signed and numbered copies. The joker, a crazed psychotic killer with a sinister smile and a comedic flair.
Granted, beyond did have a lot more success than strikes. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. Dc comics has let frank miller play around with their toys again. Robert bob kane was the one introducing the batman to the world. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within it. Unfollow batman the dark knight returns comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 144 pages and is available in paperback format. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 144 pages and is available in paperback format. Batman pits the caped crusader against his greatest foe. He singlehandedly redefined the presentation of comic book characters and heroic fiction with his granddaddy of graphic novels, the dark knight returns. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the.
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The warhea when the ussr launches a nuclear warhead called coldbringer in response to supermans presence in corto maltese. But that doesnt change the validity of his creations and with all that said when miller was on he was able to work with a level of comic book alchemy that is still head and shoulders above anything else in the medium with his crowning achievement being the dark knight returns. It won many awards, and is still considered to be one of the greatest graphic novels of all time, second only to watchmen. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year. Ten years after an aging batman retired, gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture. From crumb to clowes smithsonian institution new college press, 2004 series 2004 25 page excerpt in batman essentials batman.
Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again follows a similar structure. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. Frank millers elseworld story the dark knight returns is regarded as one of the greatest comic book stories of all time with great psychological insight into the title character, all. It is considered by many as one of the greatest batman stories ever. The dark knight returns remains one of the most popular if not the most popular batman stories ever told, a fact perhaps underscored by. Nuclear armageddon stands just within reach as the two biggest heroes on earth battle it out and the world watches on. 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. 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. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. Jan 12, 2014 author kim fu has always loved batman at least, one form of him. Joined by carrie kelly, a teenaged robin, batman takes to the. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman.
One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman. Batman the dark knight returns hc 1986 dc comic books. The return of bruce wayne storyline, the dark knight depicts bruce waynes life in gotham city following his new global commitment to the newly established batman incorporated. The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. Not just this but his other works are also way more interesting as well. Dec 29, 2011 the superior paper and printing processes used for both ronin and the dark knight returns allowed varley to use gouache, employing a far subtler color palette than that seen in any other mainstream american comic at the time ibid. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, ten years after the dark knights retirement. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The dark knight returns by frank miller 156,643 ratings, 4. Grade universal signature series restored qualified total.
Superman manages to divert the missile to an uninhabited desert area before it detonates, but damage is done nonetheless. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. The dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition dc. Years to train and study and planhere, in the endless cave, far past the burnt remains of a crime fighter whose time has passed it begins herean armyto bring sense to a world plagued by worse than thieves and murderersthis will be a good life. The dark knight returns part 2 animated film tj dietsch oct 14, 2012 at new york comic con, producer bruce timm and voice talent coordinator andrea romano spoke about the second part of the animated dark knight returns movie, future dc universe animated projects and more. Batman dark knight returns part 1 dailymotion video. If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank millerknown also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by frank miller. When the ussr launches a nuclear warhead called coldbringer in response to supermans presence in corto maltese. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture. Batman quotes by frank miller meet your next favorite book.
Generally speaking, the two comparable successors to dark knight returns are frank millers 2001 direct sequel, the dark knight strikes again, and the saturday morning cartoon, batman beyond. The dark knight returns is a seminal contribution to graphic novel fiction and was hugely influential both within the comic book industry generally and upon the characterisation of batman in particular. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics. This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batmans motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified.
The dark knight returns 14 previously published in book form in 1986. In just a few days, they will release the fourth part of his dark knight returns story, the oneshot comic titled the golden child its been three years since the events of dark knight iii. The dark knight returns, is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are joe chill, james gordon.
Superman, still as young and handsome as ever, has become. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive. Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory.
Its the thirtieth anniversary of the dark knight returns, and now dc comics presents this classic title in a newly redesigned edition. It was also reprinted in a collection of all the warner movie adaptations called batman. Author kim fu has always loved batman at least, one form of him. The dark knight returns was a fourissue limited series published in 1986, in the prestige format. In short it is the greatest comic ever created and if you are going to celebrate batman the dark knight returns is the. Batman the dark knight 2010 1st series dc comic books. Batman represented all that was wrong in comics and miller set himself a tough task taking on the camp crusader and turning this. May 01, 2017 frank millers elseworld story the dark knight returns is regarded as one of the greatest comic book stories of all time with great psychological insight into the title character, all the while. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are oliver queen, harvey dent.
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