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. One of the greatest graphic novels of alltime, the dark knight returns, is now. Is this the correct timeline for the dark knight returns. All star batman and robin vol 2 its apparently going to happen, but its just really delayed spawnbatman. The dark knight returns by frank miller 156,643 ratings, 4. The story depicts bruce wayne as an old man, coming out of retirement to be batman again. The ending discussion or paper topic graphic version. 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.
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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. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, the dark knight returns is frank millers 300 and sin city reinvention of the legend of batman. For better and worse, the dark knight returns dkr changed the course of superhero comics. Robin goes after the bomb building villain with a doll bomb, and batman chases the joker. The dark knight returns, we have good and evil in heroes and villains, but we also have internal conflict that causes duality. The authority should be a moral force and represent justice. Still considered one of the best batman stories ever told even after 3 decades, this 30th anniversary package includes a special 30th anniversary edition of the book, and also an exclusive highly. I looked and i have 1st and 3rd printing copies of both issues 1 and 2. Bruce meets kent the next day, and kent explains that his crusade needs to come to a halt before the president orders him to be brought in. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive. 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 rises is a 2012 superhero film directed by christopher nolan, who cowrote the screenplay with his brother jonathan nolan, and the story with david s.
The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within. 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. How can you tell the difference between 1st and 2nd printings. The dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. It remains one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, with its echoes felt in all media forms of dcs storytelling. The dark knight returns, brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. 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. Dc entertainment presents a new book and mask set featuring frank millers vision of the dark knight, including a highly detailed pvc mask plus the dark. The anniversary celebration of frank millers epic interpretation of the dark knights future continues with this new dc deluxe edition trim size hardcover of each issue of the original dark knight returns miniseries. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a good soldier.
The dc comics book and mask set lets you really get inside the characters heads. Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier. The dark knight returns was recommended to me by a friend who suggested that without it, there would be no cinema batman as portrayed by michael keaton and christian bale lets leave val kilmer and george clooney aside. Tim burton has cited the dark knight returns as a major influence in his first film adaptation of batman. It consists of a fourissue miniseries, first published in 1986. 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 trilogie the dark knigt returns is the first book imagines bruce wayne when hell be old and retired the dark knight can therefore not be canon with any of the 4 main continuities. It remains an undisputed classic, one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, and is a book cited by the filmmakers as an inspiration for the most recent batman movies. As for the plot of the book, here it is, courtesy of johnston. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. The dark knight returns is a fourissue comic book limited series comprising the dark knight returns, the dark knight triumphant, hunt the dark knight and the dark knight falls, written. Frank miller on his dark knight returns 30 years later. Dc entertainment announces new comic bookmask sets and.
This is also the only book in the series that is canon to the main comics all star batman and robin. The return of harvey dent as twoface finally prompts wayne to once again don the dark knights cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him. The dark knight returns 3 book series kindle edition. May 20, 2014 homage overkill the dark knight returns the more exposure i allow myself to the quicksandlike habit of reading comic books, the more and more i begin to notice the homages that modern comic book writers and artists pay to some classic stories and art. Sep 30, 2015 the dark knight returns influences in media. Gotham is in a heat wave, and it has been ten years since the last sighting of the batman. Before going into how the dark knight returns influences the upcoming man of steel sequel, lets look back to all the other films that were inspired by millers work. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are oliver queen, harvey dent. Frank miller comics 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. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. The figures that represent the authority should be selfless and work only to. Almost every night, paul pope is anchored to a stool at a battered drafting table in his spare fifthfloor walkup in manhattans soho. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film.
The dark knight returns from the largest online selection at. Originally only available in the collectors edition box set. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within it. With christian bale, tom hardy, anne hathaway, gary oldman. The dark knight retuns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian version of gotham city in 1986. 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. This is, perhaps, frank millers most famous and important work. The dark knight returns casts a long, enduring shadow on. Dc entertainment presents a new book and mask set featuring frank millers vision of the dark knight, including a highly detailed pvc mask plus the dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition tpb, collecting the original, groundbreaking 4issue miniseries. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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.
The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. Conflicted throughout most of his life, bruce waynes mission never changes. It is a limited series set in a possible future, portrayed as batmans last adventure. Dark is a german science fiction thriller web television series cocreated by baran bo odar and jantje friese.
In four groundbreaking issues in late 1986, millers dark knight returns delighted and enraged comic book classicists by turning batmana beloved but gimmicky hero who seemed to have the keys of life forever tucked into his utility beltinto a brooding vigilante, bleak, grim and full of rooftop psychosis. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous million heir of gotham, in a car race that ends in crash. Eight years after the jokers reign of anarchy, batman, with the help of the enigmatic catwoman, is forced from his exile to save gotham city from the brutal guerrilla terrorist bane. The dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition paperback february 16, 2016. He takes down a gang of criminals, and discovers the talisman of twoface.
Not only that but, he can also see the darker side of himself in twoface as well. In it, batman is ageing and bitter, and has suppressed the dark knight to live full time as bruce wayne. Cowritten by brian azzarello and drawn by andy kubert and klaus janson, the dark knight iii. Set in the fictitious town of winden, germany, dark concerns the aftermath of a childs disappearance which exposes the secrets of, and hidden connections among, four estranged families as they slowly unravel a sinister time travel conspiracy which spans three generations. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a. Batman the dark knight returns book and mask set youtube. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986. Nuclear armageddon stands just within reach as the two biggest heroes on earth battle it out and the world watches on. Just as batman is seen and reported on the news, the joker in arkham asylum, awakens from his comatose state. Dc entertainment presents a new book and mask set featuring frank millers vision of the dark knight, including a highly detailed pvc mask plus the dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition tp, collecting the original, groundbreaking 4issue miniseries. The master race continues frank millers landmark dark knight saga that began with 1986s the dark knight returns and continued with its 20012002 sequel the dark knight strikes again. The story, i am told, would concern carrie kelley, the robin of dark knight returns, now in her elder years. Dark knight returns book and mask hits stores october 5th for.
She is now in a similar position to that of bruce wayne in the original dark knight returns, and she is seeking her own successor to protect gotham. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. The dark knight returns book and mask set by frank miller, 9781401267742, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Batman the dark knight returns book and mask set 2016 dc. This two part feature length length animated treatment of the dark knight mythos, based on the ground breaking graphic novel from comic icon frank miller, has everything fans of bob kanes immortal antihero could want, without the camp and without the tongue in cheek attempts at softening the blows. How to know a copy of dark knight returns is first print. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling, batman. The dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin. The jokers plan is set in motion, and his planted bomb almost kills robin. Ive got one more month at this job, and id love to spend it nailing the mutants. 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. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman.
Batman the dark knight returns hc 2016 dc collectors. 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. Why do people say the dark knight returns is noncanon. Popular now the stephen king book the author now hates. I believe there was some discrepancy with issue 2 not saying 2nd printing and having a darker shade of gray on the inside cover.
Part i of ii of the excellent cartoon movie series starring peter weller as batman. This video does not attempt to influence any kind of law only uses the following scenes to make this more dynamic and entertaining video for public logos, soundtrack and scenes here. Surrender now or be destroyed the dark knight returns by bruce huang. The dark knight returns package includes a paperback copy of writer artist.
For example, batman can see twoface for who he really is, even though plastic surgery has corrected his outward appearance. 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. 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. Frank miller has inspired artists and storytellers in the industry for generations. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The dark knight returns, this week were revealing cover art designed by kelley jones, keneth roccafort, ivan reis, artgerm, tim sale and michael allred. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Christian bale stars as bruce wayne batman, alongside michael caine, gary.