Batman quotes by frank miller goodreads share book. 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. In four groundbreaking issues in late 1986, millers dark knight returns delighted and enraged comic book classicists by turning batmana beloved but. One of the bombs was the h bomb hydrogen bomb and the u. The anniversary celebration of frank millers epic interpretation of the dark knights future continues with this new slipcase edition that reprints each issue of the original dark knight returns miniseries in its own hardcover volume, all in a beautifully designed slipcase. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. The original comic cover was clearly a great hit among indie comic creators. The original four issue comic series from frank miller and co. Comicbook people, i think, generally produce about twice the material thats wise to produce if you want to keep yourself fresh. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dar.
I bought this book off the racks specifically for the covereven when i was a teenager i liked swipes. 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. The dark knight returns part 2 comics worth reading. Art and cover by miller and klaus janson it is ten years after an aging batman has retired and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. The dark knight returns endures as a comic book classic. Now as his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian version of gotham city in 1986. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. 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 is a batman comic book miniseries written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics from february to june 1986. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 comic books mycomicshop.
Unfollow batman the dark knight returns comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The dark knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world thats become completely lost. Ive done the monthly thing, and it really does encourage you to. Off the bat, let me just state for the record that the dark knight returns part two is a fcking smashing film.
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. Its the thirtieth anniversary of the dark knight returns, and now dc comics presents this classic title in a newly redesigned edition. This is the first comic book that actually moved me so much that i cried. Frank miller is one of the seminal creative talents who sparked todays onslaught of motion pictures featuring comic book characters and concepts. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a good soldier.
Meanwhile, superman has been sent by the government to rein bruce in, as batman tries to stop the joker from doing what he always does. He singlehandedly redefined the presentation of comic book characters and heroic fiction with his granddaddy of. Personally, its one of my least favorite batman novels. 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 dark knight returns that wiped out all communication, stopped all electronics, and caused major harm to the environment. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier. Initially, the release of dk2 as the sequel is called, in parody of recent movietitle trends attracted more media attention than any other comic book in years. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive.
This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. And the last time around, in part 7, we examined the character of. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. Already in this set of posts weve looked at frank millers career before the dark knight returns parts 1 and 2, and performed close readings of that series respective four chapters parts 3, 4, 5, and 6. Why is the dark knight returns so critically acclaimed. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. There is something about the dark knight that keep his fans coming back for more. I dont like the animation style, i dont like carrie as robin, and i honestly dont like the story. Nov 01, 2002 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. 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. The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. 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. 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 dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within. 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. In four groundbreaking issues in late 1986, millers dark knight returns delighted and enraged comic book classicists by turning batman a 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. 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. Nov 25, 2015 although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being. The dark knight returns, i dismissed it in just that way. The dark knight returns, brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. 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 returns turned the comic book industry. The dark knight returns part 2, the conclusion of the movie series that began with part 1 last fall commissioner gordon is being replaced by ellen yindel, who declares batmans actions illegal and demands his arrest. The dark knight returns comic online free and high quality. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is collected in trade paperback form for the first time. 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 by frank miller 156,097 ratings, 4.
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. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, the dark knight returns is frank millers 300 and sin city reinvention of the legend of batman. Jan 12, 2014 the dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin.
Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the mutants are terrorizing gotham city. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has. By asking this, im looking to start a good conversation on what makes the dark knight returns so good. He singlehandedly redefined the presentation of comic book characters and heroic fiction with his granddaddy of graphic novels, the dark knight returns. On the back of my mind, the one thing that stands out.
Review of the dark knight strikes again by frank miller. One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman. Jan 23, 2010 since comics sadly remain an understudied and underanalyzed literary medium, i thought id take advantage of john maderas generosityand your patienceto sketch out some thoughts about the form and importance of frank millers 1986 graphic novel batman. Grade universal signature series restored qualified total. 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 dark knight returns, script and pencils by frank miller, inks by klaus janson. This is, perhaps, frank millers most famous and important work. For a while, the comic book world was once again safe and sound. The dark knight returns tenth anniversary edition dc, 1997 series april 1997 in millennium edition.
Now fastforward to 2002 and the dark knight strikes again, millers sequel to his original classic. Its thrillseeking, bloodthirsty sadist was definitively not my batman. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture association conference. The anniversary celebration of frank millers epic interpretation of the dark knight s future continues with this new slipcase edition that reprints each issue of the original dark knight returns miniseries in its own hardcover volume, all in a beautifully designed slipcase.
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 masterpiece of modern comics storytelling, batman. Both sides were worried about the other having weapons of mass destruction, like the one mentioned in batman. 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, in soft and hardcover formats, 1986 on. It consists of a fourissue miniseries, first published in 1986. 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. Conflicted throughout most of his life, bruce waynes mission never changes. The dark knight retuns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. The dark knight returns dc database fandom dc wiki. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller.
Dawn of justice has officially hit theaters, and has driven comic book fans wild. Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga. Bruce wayne has been retired from superheroing for 10 years following the death of jason todd. Superman, still as young and handsome as ever, has become little more than an icon. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within it. Batman the caped crusader, the dark knight dc comics superhero batman is truly a superhero across ages and genders. But as much as love the watchmen i still love the dark knight returns more and thats because the dark knight rises looks past all that.
Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. Be sure to stick around for a better version of the bvs batman. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk into decadence and lawlessness. Largely revered by many to be the batman graphic novel, batman. This volume includes the complete 3part story, plus sketches and other exciting material.
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