Genre: Action / Adventure / Superheroes Year Published: 1986 Year Read: 2012 Series: Batman Publisher: DC Comics It is 1960s “Batman” vs. 1980s “Batman!” Guess which one will win! Introduction: For many years, I have actually grown up with the darker version of Batman when I was ...
This is #2 on IGN's list of The 25 Greatest Batman Graphic Novels and I have to admit, I can see why. This is a different Batman from most of the other Batman comics I've read. This Batman isn't afraid to kill, to do damage. In general, this Batman gave no f**ks at all. Perhaps this Batman reminded ...
Before Christopher Nolan came alone and further redefined the idea of superheroics, Frank Miller was doing well enough to keep Batman fresh and interesting in his own way. The Dark Knight Returns tops my list of best graphic novels ever written for what it did for the genre, what it did for Batman a...
I don't like watercolor. I was a disappointed when I realized the whole book was in watercolor. That was a major turnoff.On the other hand, the plot was really loose. The final face off between Batman and Superman was completely stupid. For god's sake, couldn't they just talk and agree that Batman d...
Huh. Somewhat let-down by this.Now, before I go any further, this rating is based on my experience with the book. I realize that this comic had a major influence over Batman and the comic-book industry in general. Without this book, we wouldn't have the Batman we know and love today, with his dark a...
It only took me half of the day, but I finished it. Loved it, but I can see how after awhile it could become outdated. I really took my time to try and understand the connections to the time period with which this story was trying to communicate. I loved that Superman made his presence known the lat...
A favorite graphic novel since its release in 1986, The Dark Knight Returns presents a worn down, disillusioned era that has all but discarded its ideas of heroism -- when popular distrust has pushed heroes underground or sent them packing -- and then moves the argument that Batman's willingness to ...
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