Batman begins is a combination of stories from the batman mythos, as well as an original story. When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. Batman the dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition. Legends of the dark knight comic books for sale online. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. 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.
Both sides were worried about the other having weapons of mass destruction, like the one mentioned in batman. An aging batman battles the mutant gang and their anonymous leader. Oct 09, 2015 its not based on any one single comic graphic novel as it is, but each movie in the trilogy borrows elements from multiple different comics. According to wikipedia, the starting point for batman begins was a story called the man who falls. The original four issue comic series from frank miller and co. Published november 2012 by dc comics first published january 28th 1986. Its not based on any one single comicgraphic novel as it is, but each movie in the trilogy borrows elements from multiple different comics. Jim gordon was based on the character from the story batman. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Wayne has a breakdown and assumes the role of batman again.
The dark knight returns dc database fandom dc wiki. The dark knight returns that wiped out all communication, stopped all electronics, and caused major harm to the environment. Batman the dark knight returns 1st print book one dc 1986 frank miller. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with. The dark knight returns is set 20 years in the future. Batgirl, batman 1989, batman animated, batman begins, batman. The dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin. Batman comics that inspired dark knight, according to.
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. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published by dc comics. Batman the dark knight returns hc 1986 dc comic books. It is considered by many as one of the greatest batman stories ever. Cover of the first issue of the dark knight returns by frank miller with klaus. It is an original, first printing with no pages missing or restoration. The comic book batmans costume has also been shown to feature a sonar system, as demonstrated by the following panels from franchise, part ii. Shop for batman the dark knight returns 1986 comics on, your friendly online comic book store.
Carrie kelly, a young girl who owes her life to batman, seeks out her. The dark knight returns by miller, frank and a great. Jul 17, 2018 the dark knight owes its tone to the comic books that inspired it, and christopher nolan, screenwriter jonathan nolan, and writer david goyer, credited with the story for the film, have made no. Created by bob kane as a pulp vigilante figure in the late 1930s for what is now detective comics, the famous caped crusader of the night, known as the batman, is one of those characters that has been integrated within the public consciousness throughout the years. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 books 14 4th print dc comics.
One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman. The dark knight returns is set in a dystopian nearfuture version of gotham city. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, the dark knight returns is frank millers 300 and sin city reinvention of the legend of batman. Mar 24, 2016 cover by frank millerdc comics editors note. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a. Also, in batman begins, i believe im not 100% on this that they call the blue flower used in the ritualscarecrows substance was called the lazarus flower or some sort, as nolans batman is supposed to be a realistic approach to the mythos meaning of course that ras should not be returning alive in dark knight rises tablemaker jan. Dark knight triumphant, script by frank miller, pencils by frank miller, inks by klaus janson.
Together with inker klaus janson and colorist lynn varley, writerartist frank miller. The dark knight rises perhaps draws more on starlins the cult than on any other comic. Batman confidential batman illustration, batman comics. Arkham, joker, nightwing, the batman, the dark knight, the dark knight rises latest headlines. Among the poor and destitute in gotham is selinas friend, jen, who is introduced at the bar when the two women confront mr. Comics are sent priority mail in a cardboard mailer placed inside a legal sized priority envelope. Jun 08, 2017 1986 4th printing batman the dark knight returns these are so rare i did not believe they existed. 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 alternatively titled batman. Christian bale stars as bruce wayne batman, alongside michael caine, gary.
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. It isnt a comic that pays reverence to literature of the past as much as its blazes and entirely new trail for the medium of comics by lighting tropes of the past on fire. The dark knight batman 3 batman begins batman and robin batman returns batman forever. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The dark knight owes its tone to the comic books that inspired it, and christopher nolan, screenwriter jonathan nolan, and writer david goyer, credited with the story for the film, have made no. The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. 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. Cover by frank miller, script by frank miller, pencils by frank miller, inks by klaus janson dark knight triumphant. 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 dark knight. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive.
The scene where batman fights the swat team as he rushes to stop the joker was probably inspired by the third chapter of the dark knight returns. Batman the dark knight returns hardcover w dust jacket edition. One of the bombs was the h bomb hydrogen bomb and the u. The dark knight rises by bloodwolfassassin on july 20, 2012 avengers, spiderman, youre movies really were awesome, my god they were, but im sorry, even with. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. The dark knight returns, is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring. Legends of the dark knight comic books are great to collect because they attracted great writers and artists including dennis oneil, grant morrison, mike mignola, bill willingham, matt. New edition does not include cover sash 1st printing. Batman and robin take a trip aboard an exclusive yacht in order to prevent the theft of the travers necklace at the hands of the cat. The dark knight falls powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Jun 01, 2012 created by bob kane as a pulp vigilante figure in the late 1930s for what is now detective comics, the famous caped crusader of the night, known as the batman, is one of those characters that has been integrated within the public consciousness throughout the years. Ign comics ranked the dark knight returns first on a list of the 25 greatest batman graphic novels. Comic influences on the dark knight rises 2012 batman.
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. These titles have been handled or coordinated through a single editorial section at dc comics. Jan 12, 2014 the dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin. 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. Frank miller, klaus janson and lynn varley illustrator. Based on the dc comics character batman, it is the final installment in nolans the dark knight trilogy, and the sequel to the dark knight 2008. While walking to work, considering retirement, jim gordon is almost killed by a 17year old boy with an m60. Please buy only if you are ready to checkout and pay via paypal right away. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 comic books mycomicshop. Jul 20, 2012 the dark knight rises by bloodwolfassassin on july 20, 2012 avengers, spiderman, youre movies really were awesome, my god they were, but im sorry, even with your combined efforts, marvel isnt. In the absence of superheroes, criminals run amok, and a gang called the mutants terrorize gotham city. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 by frank miller.
Finch even goes so far as to fumble etrigans rhymes, making him little more than a cipher that could easily be any old demon or maybe even a crony of the big bad in the issue. Goldens story is yawninspiring, and the end result is a batmantype story that just feels outdated and uninteresting. Picture of comic is actual picture of book for sale, base your purchase on this image. 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. Le joker batman batman dark batman the dark knight batman robin batman wallpaper batman artwork batman comic art arte dc comics dc comics art dark knight color by rhixart on deviantart deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. The dark knight returns, written by frank miller with art by miller and klaus janson and color by. In short it is the greatest comic ever created and if you are going to celebrate batman the dark knight returns. 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. Writerartist frank miller was recruited to create the dark knight returns. Neither of these stories featured ras al ghul, who is a significantly different character than the one featured in the comic. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. This section also generally handles titles that have spun off of. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by.
Bruce wayne has been retired from crime fighting for ten years following the death of jason todd, the second robin. This article is adapted from a paper i presented at the 2009 midwest popular culture association conference. Bruce wayne, at 55, has retired from crimefighting for ten years after the death of jason todd. The year comic books became literature the airship.
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