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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Fiction Fantasy

by Frank Miller

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4.21 (32.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1986
description 50 pages

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 by Frank Miller holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 32.2K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 50 pages.

About Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world…and an even darker man. Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years after the Dark Knight’s retirement.

Detail Value
Author Frank Miller
Published 1986
Pages 50
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.21 / 5.00
Total Ratings 32,228

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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32.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.21, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.21
This Book
4.20
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 worth reading?

Based on 32.2K reader ratings, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 has 50 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1?

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 was written by Frank Miller. It was first published in 1986.

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