Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (The Dark Knight Saga, #1)
by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 136K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 197 pages.
About Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist 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. Crime runs rampant in the streets, and the man who was Batman is still tortured by the memories of his parents' murders. As civil society crumbles around him, Bruce Wayne's long-suppressed vigilante side finally breaks free of its self-imposed shackles. The Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. He is soon joined by this generation's Robin—a girl named Carrie Kelley, who proves to be just as invaluable as her predecessors.But can Batman and Robin deal with the threat posed by their deadliest enemies, after years of incarceration have made them into perfect psychopaths? And more important, can anyone survive the coming fallout of an undeclared war between the superpowers—or a clash of what were once the world's greatest superheroes?Over fifteen years after its debut, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns remains an undisputed classic and one of the most influential stories ever told in the comics medium.Collecting Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 197 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 135,979 |
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What genre is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns worth reading?
Based on 136K reader ratings, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns has 197 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was written by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns?
The ISBN-13 for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is 9781563893410.0.
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