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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Frank Miller
By: Chip Date: June 25, 2011, 12:17 am
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[CENTER]Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
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Story and Pencils by Frank Miller
Inks by Klaus Janson
Colors by Lynn Varley
Letters by John Costanza
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is everything that you've heard
and more. It's such an amazing piece of literature and art
combined to tell one kick ass story about Bruce Wayne who as
Batman had been retired for years and out of the game only to
come back one last time to face a Government that wants him
tried and convicted for his brand of vigilante. Along the way he
takes on gangs and mutants that have taken over Gotham City, not
to be outdone here, Batman also has one last dance with the
Joker and a final throw-down with Superman.
Along for the ride is Robin, portrayed by Carrie Kelly. Yes, a
girl. I thought this was a brilliant move and highlighted that
in a world of superheroes, that they too are celebrities with
the public at large. And the biggest fan of Batman is of course
Carrie who did what any would-be fan would do...bought her own
costume, only to end up saving the big lugs life and becoming
the new "Boy-Wonder".
The only thing that's unclear in the story is exactly what
happened to Jason Todd, the 2nd Robin. It is mentioned that he
is dead, but how or why is left a mystery.
The story and words for DKR is just about as perfect as you can
get here. On top of Miller's writing, the art is just absolutely
amazing. Drool worthy in my eyes. And we can't forget about Lynn
Varley killer watercolor's to bring the images to life.
If I were asked to recommend just one book to a newcomer into
the world of comics, THIS is the one that I would tell them to
get. I can't count how many times I have read this book, which I
have read more than any other. Just a great story and it never
gets old no matter how many times I read it. Many publications
say that Batman Year One is the greatest of them all with The
Dark Knight Returns sitting at #2. I for one have that order
reversed.
Rating: 10 Stars out of 10 (Yep, I fore go the standard 5 Stars
and really recommend this one).
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