The Dark Knight Returns is a truly special comic, and at the time of posting, ranks as my personal 9th favorite comic book story of all time.įor those experiencing this iconic graphic novel (originally released as 4 oversized prestige issues) for the first time, The Dark Knight Returns imagines a future where an aging Batman has grown even more bitter, violent, and defeated. Easily the most passable of Miller’s Batman writing, but simply because of its DC / Image Comics novelty vibes.įrank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns Batman UniverseĬollects: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 To #4 Truth be told, this is hard to skip simply because of the promise of the two creators, although it almost always leads to disappointment.ġ994 crossover between Frank Miller and Todd McFarlane. Instead, it’s an all time laughing stock (cue up the “I’m the goddamned Batman” memes”). Also, easy to imagine the continuity syncs up from “Year One” straight on through to “Dark Knight.”Ĭollects: All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #1-9Ĭomics have rarely seen such a discrepancy between expectations and reality, as Frank Miller and Jim Lee teamed up to deliver what still seems like a comic that should have been an all-timer. Support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards, or Donate here! Thank you for reading!įrank Miller’s Batman Comics (Before Dark Knight Returns)ġ986’s “Year One,” launching out of DC’s Crisis on Infinite Earths with career defining work by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.Įasily the most essential part of Miller’s non “Dark Knight Returns” Batman work. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.Ĭomic Book Herald’s reading orders and guides are also made possible by reader support on Patreon, and generous reader donations.Īny size contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content.

Absolute Dark Knight by Frank Miller