About this title: This ground-breaking synthesis of comic-book icons and modern cinematic sensibilities redefined an American myth and reshaped the face of modern graphic novels. And now, a decade later, it's back...to inspire a new generation! This edition contains 28 pages of never-before-seen sketches, art and text, with a new cover, designed by Chip Kidd. This ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1997-05-01
ISBN-13:9781563893421ISBN:1563893428
Description: Good. No jacket as issued. Good used book, moderate shelf wear, inside clean & tight. We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781563893421ISBN:1563893428
Description: Miller, Frank, and Janson, Klaus, and Varley, Lynn. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Batman (DC Comics Paperback). read more
Description: MIller, Frank (story & pencils by) w/Klause Jackson & Lynn Varley & intro by Alan Moore., DC comics, nd, c1986, 9th printing, illus. soft cover, vg, unpaginated, color comic strip illus., Sm 4to, 'The Mark of Batman' read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Squarebound Comic Format
Publisher: DC Comics, New York
Date Published: 1992
Description: Netzer, Michael and Rubinstein, Joe. Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Comics. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Inscribed By Author Batman and Green Arrow team up against Poison Ivy. Top right corner very slightly bumped, slight shelfwear. Signed on cover by O'Neil. read more
Description: Very Good. 0930289153 light shelf wear / edge wear cover / pages very good condition/ /"Buy with Confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Customer Service Makes All the Difference. " read more
Description: Illustrated. Very Good + 6.5 x 10 trade paperback book. Black and white lettering on the white and blue spine with a color illustrated cover. Batman. Green Arrow. They've been partners before, but never with so much at stake. A world-threatening plague, a dying black canary. And their only hope is the deadly temptress who set it all in motion, Poison Ivy. Slight edgewear. Tight binding. Very Good + condition. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Tenth Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: DC Comics, New York
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9781563893421ISBN:1563893428
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Tenth Anniversary edition. Glossy pict wrappers. Quality glossy col comic strip. Clean in-vivid and bright. Exc cond. One bump on base of spine. Orig pub in single issues Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 1-4. Bookseller Inventory # 00891. read more
Edition: 10th Anniversary ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781563893421ISBN:1563893428
Description: Miller, Frank, and Janson, Klaus, and Varley, Lynn. New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Batman (DC Comics Paperback). Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC COMICS, New York
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780930289157ISBN:0930289153
Description: MILLER, FRANK: JANSON, KLAUS: VARLEY, LYNN. Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. HB-1st. edition/1st. print-FINE/FINE (As New)-In the mid/late 80's, Frank Miller told a story which is considered by many to be the quintessential Batman tale, "The Dark Knight Returns"-In this story, an aged, long retired hero returns to the streets of Gotham City to take on mutant gangs, The Joker, Superman and others. -A modern comics classic... read more
Edition: First edition. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780930289157ISBN:0930289153
Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. First edition, hardcover. Beautiful copy (appears unread) of "The finest piece of comic art ever to be published..." according to Stephen King. He's right. read more
Binding: Comic
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1992-06
ISBN-13:9780930289157ISBN:0930289153
Description: New. Near Mint/Mint Condition! ! ! Never Been Read! ! ! Poly Bagged with Acid-Free Backboard! ! ! Shipped in stiff, cardboard mailer for extra protection! ! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DC Comics
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9781563893421ISBN:1563893428
Description: Good. Cover is creased Cover and pages may have some wear or writing. Binding is tight. We ship daily Monday-Friday. Delivery Confirmation included on all domestic orders. read more
"What can I say about The Dark Knight Returns that hasn't been said before? It's a classic graphic novel, ranked up there with Watchmen and Sandman, It has a great storyline that shows how civilians react to vigilante justice. We also get to see the interesting way that Batman thinks when he fights. We've also got some fanboy moments that happen at the end of each chapter, such as the fight with the Joker and the final epic confrontation. I believe DKR stands the test of time better than other 80's comic (*cough* WATCHMEN). While you can definitely tell that this was made in the 80's, the themes are still relevant today, unlike a certain unnamed Alan Moore work whee the moral is not to bomb the Communists. You have no excuse if you haven't read DKR yet. It's nearly 25 years old, and it's found at practically every public library. READ IT."
"The Dark Knight Returns remains to be one of my favorite Batman Graphic Novels. It depicts an older Batman who emerges from "retirement" to stop a growing crime spree caused by a new street gang. We also see some classic villains like Two Face and The Joker along with a new Robin named Carrie Kelly (yes she is a girl). Batman may be old but with his new sidekick, he can still kick ass. One of my favorite aspects of the book is how Frank Miller plays the story out. Going from the minds of character to character to along with some T.V anchors who help connect the dots of the story. Some people have complained that this makes the book confusing. Really? You don't have the brain power to know who's saying what? Now it isn't perfect. I would have liked a better background description of Carrie. Why does she want to be robin in the first place? The artwork isn't the greatest I've ever seen either. Overall The Dark Knight Returns is a highly enjoyable book and is required reading for any true Batman fan."
"Out of the countless graphic novels paying tribute to the Dark Knight, this one by Frank Miller is my favorite so far. Gone are the camp elements associated with the older incarnation of Batman: in its place is a dark, dystopian yarn about a worn-down vigilante taking a final, desperate stand against crime. The artwork doesn't have many bells and whistles compared to other Batman comics, but the sketchy, grungy style complements the story nicely, and there are more than a few images that are outright stunning. The story and writing are where this comic really shines, though. Miller pulls out all the stops, pitting Batman against everyone from a "reformed" Joker and Two-Face, to the freakish leader of a gang of mutants, and at the end against a superhero as well-known as himself. It is important to note that this comic was among the first to offer a serious, adult-oriented interpretation of Batman, in contrast to the campy ones that had come before. Today, when a dark, gritty Batman movie seems to come out every other year, this does not seem quite as impressive an achievement. But if it weren't for Frank Miller's efforts, Batman would not be taken half as seriously as he is today. Simply put, this is a comic that deserves multiple readings. It offers not simply a great Batman story, but a great story in general, and like Batman himself, it will stand proudly against the test of time."
"I've noticed several of the very few negative or mediocre reviews almost always comment on the rapid change of perspective and "difficult to follow" storyline. In fact, this is as much a part of the story as the starkly drawn artwork and choice of details exaggerated. The nature of modern life, and especially Miller's borderline apocalyptic setting is a jumble of views and perspectives. Take a look around, modern life is difficult to follow. The nature of modern media in our time is to simplify, as well as to deceive us about, our complex and demanding world. Miller's very effectively illustrates the chaos of life. The reader is challenged to adapt the mildly abstracted images to their worldview, and flesh out the details in their mind. This both involves the reader more completely in the story and allows the reader's experiences and interest to personalize the story without the reader even being aware of the process. Deconstructing Miller is redundant, he is deconstructing The Dark Knight. That he creates a legend in the process is purely intentional.
Batman started as a complex and tortured character, even before the 60's series made him a joke for years, parents groups and comics board censorship made him a cartoonish figure. The potential was there, Miller has gone further towards realizing it than anyone else."
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