With this statement, the dark knight returns to gotham. The original frank millers dark returns comic has four volumes. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, the dark knight returns is frank millers 300 and sin city reinvention of the legend of batman. Before going into how the dark knight returns influences the upcoming man of steel sequel, lets look back to all the other films that were inspired by millers work. After getting rid of the big mutant batman grabs the mutants machine gun and shots to another, to rescue the kid. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. The dark knight rises, part 2, the animated adaptation of the seminal 1986 miniseries by frank miller and klaus janson.
It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. The dark knight returns, part 2 peter weller ariel winter david selby 20 batman and his new sidekick, robin, deal with the jokers newest plot, while superman brings a global catastrophe to gotham. All star batman and robin vol 2 its apparently going to happen, but its just really delayed spawnbatman. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. V for vendetta and swamp thing were both better than watchmen, and long halloween is better than dark knight returns. Its thrillseeking, bloodthirsty sadist was definitively not my batman. This is an alternative universe taking place after the dark knight rises amazing movie and instead of the fusion reactors core causing an explosion, it creates a chemical reaction that transports batman through time and space into another dimension where animals have evolved to act like humans and where humans never even existed. The dark knight returns, part 2, batman voiced by peter weller and his new, female robin voiced by ariel winter continue fighting the new wave of crime in gotham city, perpetuated by vigilante gangs.
The dark knight returns is a twopart 201220 animated film featuring the dc comics character batman. Tim burton has cited the dark knight returns as a major influence in his first film adaptation of batman. Now, for the first time, witness the legend of the dark knight returns, presented as an over twohour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Joker images pics photo wallpapers for profile dp download hd in. Jan 21, 2017 here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. Then, nearly 20 years later, miller returned to batman with the first dark knight returns sequel the dark knight strikes again and a prequel called allstar batman and robin, both of which sold well but were poorly received by fans and critics alike. Aug 01, 2012 batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer 2012 hd.
Sex is also an issue, as an escort service becomes a minor part of the. Unfollow batman the dark knight returns comic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The first edition of the novel was published in 1986, and was written by frank miller. The dark knight returns, part 2 video 20 images imdb. Mature, thoughtful, and entertaining, dcs twopart feature from 2012 and 20 does the source material justice. All star batman and robin vol 2 its apparently going to happen, but its just really delayed spawn batman. Part two took the stage with moderator kevin smith to talk about frank miller, batman and the new animated dark knight dvd. If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank millerknown also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. Although the dark knight is retired from crime fighting, gotham city still needs its hero. As much as i love batman, wacthmen was better than the. Yes, he and paul dini are largely credited with batman. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl.
With the first part of the dark knight returns being as good as it is, it almost seems unfathomable to think it could be topped by part 2, but for the most. Like the previous installment, its extremely violent, with almost constant fighting, blood, guns, shooting, stabbing, and death. The dark knight returns, part 1 is extremely violent. The aged super hero must once again don the cape and take the law into his own. Does the dark knight returns fit into the dcau continuity. Apr 04, 2016 mature, thoughtful, and entertaining, dcs twopart feature from 2012 and 20 does the source material justice. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics. Batman the dark knight returns part 1 official trailer 2012 hd. The dark knight returns by frank miller is very satisfying on all accounts. Review in four groundbreaking issues in late 1986, millers dark knight returns delighted and enraged comic book classicists by turning batman a beloved but gimmicky hero who seemed to have the keys of life forever tucked into his utility beltinto a brooding vigilante, bleak, grim and full of rooftop psychosis. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. Review in four groundbreaking issues in late 1986, millers dark knight returns delighted and enraged comic book classicists by turning batmana beloved but gimmicky hero who seemed to have the keys of life forever tucked into his utility beltinto a brooding vigilante, bleak, grim and full of rooftop psychosis. Based on the 1986 frank miller graphic novel, this batman is a reflection of a mid80s vigilantism mindset as exemplified by dirty harry, rambo, and so many other tough guy gets even movies from that era. One of the most influential is frank millers the dark knight returns, a comic that looks at an aging bruce wayne.
Writerartist frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in this saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, 10 years after the dark knights retirement. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Home entertainment as a bluray combo pack and dvd, on demand and for download. Warner premiere and dc entertainment have released the first trailer for batman. There are many batman stories out there, and each one has influenced batmans cinematic outings in their own way. Bruce timm seems to be the main connecting factor behind the dcau justice league cartoons and batman beyond. I never knew what to infer from a certain scene or panel from the dark knight returns by frank miller related to the ransom of the ridley chewing gum heir. Submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parentlegal guardian or casting agency. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. The dark knight introduces a female, yearold robin.
The dark knight returns, part 2, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of dc universe animated original movies, arrives january 29 from warner bros. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. A place to discuss the batman and all things batman related. The master race currently being told dark knight iv to be made after part 3, seems that miller has a few stories left i think. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era.
It remains an undisputed classic, one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, and is a book cited by the filmmakers as an. The dark knight returns is an animated movie adaptation of frank millers graphic novel the dark knight returns. What was millers intention for this scene of the dark. This trade paperback edition represents the landmark miniseries, with a new cover by miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by miller, the original covers to the mini. The feds want the man of tomorrow to put a stop to him. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 197 pages and is available in hardcover format. Batman the dark knight returns 1986 internet archive. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. Part 2 2012 starring peter weller and ariel winter on dvd and bluray.
The dark knight returns, part 2 is the conclusion to the animated movie based on the legendary 1986 comic book. Forced to take action, the dark knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. The dark knight returns by frank miller is a story that takes place in the fictional town of gotham city. Yellow vest of arthur fleck joaquin phoenix from joker movie batman joker. Joker, heath ledger, the dark knight rises, batman wallpapers hd. Today, we print, paint, and assemble kongs latest design of batman from the dark knight returns. The dark knight returns superman threatens batman duration. Is this the correct timeline for the dark knight returns. Please include at least one socialwebsite link containing a recent photo of the actor. Based on frank millers acclaimed graphic novel, this intense and visually inventive twopart animated film tells the story of an alternate future for batman. Frank millers the dark knight returns the tale of a hardened, aging batman in a futuristic version of the silver age dc universe is easily the most seminal comic book of the 1980s next to watchmen of the eight liveaction batman movies that have been or are being made, dkr has greatly influenced three tim burtons batman, christopher nolans the dark knight rises, and, perhaps more. Forced to take action, the dark knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and.
The dark knight returns, part 1 peter weller ariel winter wade andrew williams 2012 bruce wayne peter weller, now 55yearsold, comes out of retirement to don the cape and cowl. The dark knight returns part 1 although warner bros. Batman is no longer a young man, but in his fifties. The dark knight returns, part 2 poster 1 goldposter. Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. Its the thirtieth anniversary of the dark knight returns, and now dc comics presents this classic title in a newly redesigned edition. The dark knight returns, part 1 reduces the first two books in millers novel to just under 80 minutes, but with an even longer second part due next year, the whole finished movie will run around three hours, with little of the original dark knight returns left out. Become batman and save gotham city from the biggest threat its ever faced. Bruce wayne, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, finds himself coming out of retirement as batman. The dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition by.
The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. The dark knight returns, part 2 20 peter weller and michael emerson in. You can download this, and all other 2 dozen unique designs. Since the comic book miniseries came out in the mid 80s, fans have been salivating for some kind of film adaptation of this brutal story. It stars peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, and wade williams. Joker images pics photo wallpapers for profile dp download hd. To make matters worse, a new police commissioner has replaced james gordon and has issued an arrest warrant for batman. One of the most influential comics of all time, the dark knight returns is set in a near future where batman is retired and gotham. The dark knight returns countercurrents publishing.
Oct 08, 2014 go check out the samename graphic novel as well. The dark knight returns, part 2 20 now combined together and presented as an over twohour unabridged and seamless epic animated feature. Jan 12, 2014 the first time i read frank millers batman. Visit for more batman the dark knight returns trailer, clips, photos. Released in two 76minute parts in 2012 and 20, then combined into a 148minute edition dvd and bluray, this is lame, sclerotic, constipated, zgrade animation drawn out to paralyzing lengths, completely lacking the. Batman the dark knight returns part 2 is so much better than part 1 i suppose part 1 was building up to what happens in part 2 with regards to the fight between superman and batman. The dark knight returns, i dismissed it in just that way. Alfred tries to stop batman from training her by mentioning the robin who died, and batman snaps, he was a. Joker joaquin phoenix heath ledger by bryanzap on deviantart batman wallpaper, dark wallpaper. Tas, batman beyond, and the justice league tv series and their shared universe hes also one of the producers behind the dark knight returns film. It remains an undisputed classic, one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, and is a book cited by the filmmakers as an inspiration for the most recent batman movies. What was millers intention for this scene of the dark knight.
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