Largely revered by many to be the batman graphic novel, batman. 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 now known as the dark knight returns because that is what the trade paperback was called, but at the time, it was just batman. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank miller known also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. Dc comics0 daybatmandark knight returnsdc black labeldc comics. Set in a dystopian future, miller s 1986 comic the dark knight returns is often considered one of the masterworks of the medium. This is first chapter from frank miller s graphic novel masterpiece, batman. 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, we have good and evil in heroes and villains, but we also have internal conflict that causes duality.
Batman kills joker the dark knight returns youtube. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. While walking to work, considering retirement, jim gordon is almost killed by a 17year old boy with an m60. 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 dark knight returns introduced carrie kelley as batman s inaugural sidekick long before the job was passed to stephanie brown. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and. Was the jokers brutal murder of jason todd cut from dark. Legendary comics writer and artist frank miller will once again dip his creative toes into his own batman universe. As we all know by now, the final issue of frank millers epic miniseries, batman. Grant morrison talks about how he sees frank miller s batman. Frank miller returning to batman with new dark knight. Harley quinn homages frank millers dark knight returns cbr.
When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. In his first sequel to the dark knight returns, frank miller produced one of the most reviled superhero comics of the 2000s. Frank millers armored batman joins dc collectibles black and white lineup. Items will be shipped extremely carefully to insure they arrive in excellent condition. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller. Batman the dark knight returns tpb 1986 dc comic books. Year one, which was first published in the original monthly batman series and allowed to exist in mainstream continuity. Frank miller returns to batman and the dark knight universe features frank miller tells us why he keeps coming back to batman and the dark knight universe, and plans for the golden child. Not only that but, he can also see the darker side of himself in twoface as well. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous million heir of gotham, in a car race that ends in crash.
Year one and writerartist of the dark knight returns, frank miller. And yet, last year dc comics brought him back for a. The dark knight rises, part 2, the animated adaptation of the seminal 1986 miniseries by frank miller and klaus janson. Forced to take action, the dark knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. While at first i was somewhat unimpressed with the artwork and the cramped panels on the page, when i began to proceed further into the book i became completely immersed in the story and the. Frank millers new batman comic isnt great, but goes hard. Unfortunately for the continuity of batman, frank miller s masterpiece is not seen as canon to the rest of the story arcs in the batman mythos. For example, batman can see twoface for who he really is, even though plastic surgery has corrected his outward appearance. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format.
The dark knight returns definitely lives up to its status in the comic book community. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Original comic art titled batman, the dark knight returns anniversary splash frank miller, located in hans batman, the dark knight returns. The dark knight by frank miller, klaus janson and lynn varley, now best known by the title of that first book, the dark knight returns, bruce wayne and james gordon meet up and a bleak reference is made to jason todd. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. Or will the two frenemies end up being the death of each other. Frank miller born january 27, 1957 is an american comic book writer, novelist, inker, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as ronin, daredevil.
But can the clown princess of crime and the dark knight coexist long enough to solve a murder. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. Superman, still as young and handsome as ever, has become little more than an icon. Its thrillseeking, bloodthirsty sadist was definitively not my batman. Warner premiere and dc entertainment have released the first trailer for batman. King tweeted an image of a battledamaged and decidedly miller drawn dark knight, along with the caption, coming up in batman. Frank miller pencils frank miller inks frank miller, klaus janson colors lynn varley letters typeset, john costanza gcin 147162.
Miller, frank, frank miller, miller, frank, miller, frank, janson, klaus, varley, lynn. The dark knight returns, part 2 crashes in with first trailer. 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. 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. See our exclusive look at the first interior pages.
The golden child is frank millers triumphant return to the world of the dark knight and joining him is the. 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. You will receive exactly what is pictured in the listing. Today, reader bob garlen wrote in and wanted to share some exhaustive research he did into batmans age during frank millers various batman. Many years later he was continually invited back by dc to expand his dark knight. Knight returns 02 of 04 1986 digital minutemeninnerdemons. After frank millers dark knight returns comes the golden child from dc black label. Miller s tale of an aging batman coming back to fight crime redefined the character for a modern age, influencing every single cinematic portrayal of the character since.
Dark knight triumphant, script by frank miller, pencils by frank miller, inks by klaus janson. Although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being. Released in the same year as alan moore and dave gibbonss seminal watchmen, the dark knight returns helped to move the comic book medium irrevocably to a darker, more sophisticated, and dare we say more literary level, leaving its. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture association conference.
The dark knight, with each of the four books having their own title the dark knight returns, the dark knight triumphant. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Today on variant arris breaks down the dark knight returns storyline. Frank miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, daredevil for marvel comics. The dark knight returns frank miller, alan moore, klaus janson, lynn varley on. The dark knight returns when you shop the largest online selection at. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. Dawn of justice swoops into movie theaters around the world, this is an opportunity to analyze the comic miniseries that inspired it, frank miller s the dark knight returns 1986. His most notable works include sin city, the dark knight returns, batman year one and 300. Batman writer tom king dropped a bombshell on the comic book community today when he teased a collaboration with the acclaimed writer of batman. Batman s kryptonitesuit destroys superman full fight 1080p hd injustice 2 good ending cutscene duration.
This trade paperback edition represents the landmark miniseries, with a new cover by miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by miller, the original covers to the mini. How frank miller s the dark knight returns creates a batman that lifts himself from man to living myth through heroic struggle in a dark and violent future. How did dark knight returns end in millers original. The golden child comic will be a oneshot that hits comic stands in december. The dark knight, with each of the four books having their own title the dark knight returns, the dark knight. The dark knight returns, i dismissed it in just that way. Frank miller, rafael grampa team for dark knight returns. Frank miller is an american writer, artist and film director best known for his film noirstyle comic book stories. Frank miller scripted and illustrated the highly acclaimed 1986 dark knight series, set in a possible nearfuture. A couple years later he wrote the equally successful prequel, batman. Frank miller is returning for tom kings batman cbr.