The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city. What comic book graphic novel would you like to see adapted. The dark knight returns, part 2 20 with gotham city back under his watchful eye, and accompanied by able sidekick robin, batman continues to battle crime but his resurgence awakens a far worse evil at arkham asylum. Batman killed people in the dark knight returns, which inspired zack snyder to have him kill in batman v superman. And one for the new superman movie superman unbound. 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 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. When i first started writing this i thought that the dark knight returns is about violence but thats only part of it. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, the dark knight returns is frank millers 300 and sin city reinvention of the legend of batman. Frank millers seminal graphic novel the dark knight returns is adapted for the small screen with a sprawling warner premiere animated film series that finds an old and weary bruce wayne voiced by robocop himself, peter weller donning the cape and cowl once again after a long retirement. Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. 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 part 2 out tuesday is batman. The dark knight returns is about human interaction and how that can lead to not only violence but also connection and in some cases progress.
The dark knight returns, part 2, a new dc universe animated original movie based on the universally acclaimed graphic novel by frank miller. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. Unfollow batman the dark knight returns comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a two part directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller, preceded by part. Covering the first two issues of the series, part 1 pits the masked crusader against. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture.
This book ends with gordon turning in his badge and gun. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman. The dark knight returns, in soft and hardcover formats, 1986 on. Sep 22, 2012 the dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. 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. The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a two part directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller, preceded by part 1. Submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parentlegal guardian or casting agency. 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. 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. This isnt to say that the dark knight returns isnt violent because it is.
The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian version of gotham city in 1986. Most of the basic things in this universe stay the same for batman. 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. The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city and 300. The film was produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment, warner bros. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer 2012 hd. Batman begins explores the origins of the batman legend and the dark knights emergence as a force for good in gotham. 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 batman strategically takes down his enemy, blow by blow, like a surgeon at an operating table.
The dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. In this second new 52 volume, the scarecrow has returned. And the last time around, in part 7, we examined the character of batman both before. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. The dark knight returns book 2, pages 5873 summary.
Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. 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. Sep 12, 2012 batman has not been seen for ten years. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman.
Batman is waiting for the escapee at the end of the sewer line, and the mutants gather around the brawl. The dark knight returns part 2 bluray tv commercial. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a good soldier. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the. The dark knight returns is a batman comic book miniseries written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics from february to. 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. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The dark knight returns part 2 comics worth reading. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. Almost without volition, bruce wayne is sucked back into the lifestyle and calling he had given up decades earlier.
The dark knight returns, part 2 has done remarkable justice to what some consider to be the ultimate batman story. 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. Superman, still as young and handsome as ever, has become. Major differences are jla is disbanded due to political correctness groups.
Grade universal signature series restored qualified total. This faithful, satisfying adaptation of frank millers legendary, groundbreaking 1986 comic book is perhaps the most ambitious animated feature yet to come from warner bros. 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. The feds want the man of tomorrow to put a stop to him. The dark knight returns part 2, the conclusion of the movie series that began with part 1 last fall. As usual these dont show footage from the films, but use images from the comics and interviews with cast and crew and some soundbites. 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. Commissioner gordon is being replaced by ellen yindel, who declares batmans actions illegal and demands his arrest. The mutant gang is no more, but are now dubbed the sons of the batman miller 102. For instance, toy story was nearly canceled due to its initial tone, and the original version of e. Although the aging dark knight has returned to crime fighting, gotham city and the rest of america no longer want his brand of vigilantism. Batman the dark knight returns part 2 is so much better than part 1 i suppose part 1 was building up to what happens in part 2 with regards to the fight between superman and batman.
The dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin. The dark knight returns is the story of one mans journey to discovering his true self and finding comfort within it. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. Gotham is in a heat wave, and it has been ten years since the last sighting of the batman. The dark knight returns part 2 dvd based on frank millers acclaimed graphic novel, this intense and visually inventive two part animated film tells the story of an alternate future for batman. 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 pg rated film was released january 29, 20 in both bluray and dvd. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are oliver queen, harvey dent.
Batman the dark knight returns part two comic book and. Aug 22, 2011 elektra lives again, page 37 detail 1990. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. 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. 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 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. Sep, 20 what comic book graphic novel would you like to see adapted. Conflicted throughout most of his life, bruce waynes mission never changes. Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, ten years after the dark knight s retirement. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer. The dark knight returns opens with bruce wayne, the famous million heir of gotham, in a car race that ends in crash. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. Granted, beyond did have a lot more success than strikes. 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. This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. 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 original four issue comic series from frank miller and co.
The dark knight returns is a two part directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. Batman the dark knight returns viewcomic reading comics. Many times weve seen filmmakers struggle with maintaining the correct tone and aesthetic for their movie. In it, batman is ageing and bitter, and has suppressed the dark knight to live full time as bruce wayne. Tell me my video on the consistent death threats made by fans about geek news. 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. Please include at least one socialwebsite link containing a recent photo of the actor. 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.