Perhaps the first undisputed classic in Batman history, Frank Miller's epic The Dark Knight depicts an older Batman long after his retirement who is drawn back to the work by a deteriorating Gotham City terrorized by mutant gangs and propped up by corrupt, ineffectual leaders. Yet when the dark knight returns, he evokes a public reaction that he could never anticipate, leading to one of the most brutal fights in comic book history.
Although it was not set in continuity, this series changed the way people saw Batman, superheroes, and comics at large. |
Collected Editions
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight #1-4 Paperback |
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