The dark knight returns dc database fandom dc wiki. The dark knight returns part 1 is a faithful transfer of frank millers material to the small screen. 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. Based on the 1986 frank miller graphic novel, this batman is a reflection of a mid80s vigilantism mindset as exemplified by dirty harry, rambo, and so many other tough guy gets even movies from that era. 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. Dc comic books batman the dark knight returns volume 123.
Dc comic books batman the dark knight returns volume 1234. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within it. Review of batman the dark knight returns part 1 cosmic. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. The dark knight returns part 1 is an impressive, if sometimes too faithful, adaptation of the milestone comic book. It is a dark, depressing world where criminals run amok in the absence of superheroes.
Thirtythree years after its 1986 release, its hard to properly quantify how big of an impact frank millers enduring masterpiece the dark knight returns had not only on batman, but on comics in general. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. I loved this book when it first came out, and i love it now. It is considered by many as one of the greatest batman stories ever. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Batman the dark knight returns hardcover w dust jacket edition. There is more than one author in the frank miller is an american writer, artist and film director best known for his film noirstyle comic book stories. Part 1 of the dark knight returns is, quite literally, the first 50% of the original frank miller story.
No other dc animated film has so successfully captured the. Writerartist frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in this saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, 10 years after the dark knight s retirement. Superman manages to divert the missile to an uninhabited desert area before it detonates, but damage is done nonetheless. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with. The dark knight returns, part 1 2012 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Conflicted throughout most of his life, bruce waynes mission never changes. 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. One of the most influential comics of all time, the dark knight returns is set in a near future where batman is retired and gotham city has slid. The dark knight returns, part 1, its been a decade since bruce wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It establishes a 55 year old bruce wayne, 10 years retired from batman and gotham citys decent back into crime during his absence. The dark knight returns comic online free and high quality. It nails that balance of making batman badass, while also making him human and subject to mistakes. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous million heir of gotham, in a car race that ends in crash. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are oliver queen, harvey dent. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer 2012 hd. Batman, frank miller comic book, 6 more credits stars. Part ii, in the panel it came up that the animators, of which the director of the movie was, considered bb as a quasi continuation of tdkr, about how the old bruce was a not direct continuation of the tdkr one, but pretty similar. The dark knight returns, written by frank miller with art by miller and klaus janson and color by lynn varley. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read batman.
That balance can make or break a movie like this, and its definitely made. I loved the symbolism throughout the film, some of it heavyhanded, other parts more subtle. Ten years after the dark knight has retired from crimefighting, he finds himself unable to exorcise the bitter memories of his parents murders. I am hoping that this female robin will appear in the 2016 movie, superman v batman.
Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier. The dark knight returns comic books for sale online. Peter weller, ariel winter, david selby see full cast and crew. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Review of batman the dark knight returns part 1 cosmic book. Batman the dark knight returns hc 1986 dc comic books. Is this the correct timeline for the dark knight returns. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer 2012. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. 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, part 1 batman has not been seen for ten years.
Batman dark knight returns part 1 dailymotion video. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. His most notable works include sin city, the dark knight returns, batman year one and 300. Written by frank miller, and illustrated by miller, klaus janson, lynn varley, and john costanza, this historymaking story showed the wider public that superhero comics could be a medium. The dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition by. 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, part 1 is extremely violent. A now 55yearold bruce wayne has been retired for ten years it is a dark, depressing world where criminals run amok in the absence of superheroes.
The dark knight returns was one of the two comic books, alongside watchmen, that inspired designer vincent connare when he created the. Writerartist frank millers classic, and one of the most groundbreaking comic book stories ever, returns in a new hardcover edition featuring a dust jacket designed by multiple awardwinner chip kidd. The dark knight returns book 1, pages 3145 summary. The dark knight returns, part 1 english subtitles at batman has not been seen for ten years. Part 1 is the finest animated batman film to date and is much better than any tim burton batman film, any joel schmucacher. Gotham city is terrorized by a gang of vicious and aimless teenage murderers, the mutants. The warhea when the ussr launches a nuclear warhead called coldbringer in response to supermans presence in corto maltese.
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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 definitely lives up to its status in the comic book community. Written by frank miller, and illustrated by miller, klaus janson, lynn varley, and john costanza, this historymaking story showed the wider public that superhero comics could be a medium for adult. The golden child is frank millers triumphant return to the world of the dark knight and jo following work in advertising and film, this incredible collaboration marks grampas first comics work in six years, bringing his extraordinary detail and storytelling to the dark knight saga, resulting in a dark knight story like. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by. 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. This two part feature length length animated treatment. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. The dark knight returns, part 1 is an excellent batman movie. When the ussr launches a nuclear warhead called coldbringer in response to supermans presence in corto maltese.
The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. What digital items do customers buy after viewing this item. Part 1 is the finest animated batman film to date and is much better than any tim burton batman film, any joel schmucacher batman film, and christopher nolans the dark. Gotham is in a heat wave, and it has been ten years since the last sighting of the batman. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. Jan 10, 2016 batman has not been seen for ten years.
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