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The Dark Knight Returns
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8 on Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1 reviewEisner award-winning writer and artist Rafael Grampá drags readers into a scrappy thriller set within a new kind of Gotham. In Gargoyle of Gotham, Batman faces two equally creepy serial killers in a corrupt city. However, as Batman uncover the darkness of the city, he begins to exposes the darkness within himself. A City of…
In the history of Batman, I’m willing to bet that more words have been written about Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lynn Barley’s The Dark Knight Returns than just about any other story. It’s a seminal work that-- for better or worse-- changed the character in ways that are still being felt today, almost forty…
As part of a recent auction for comic books and original artwork at Heritage Auctions, the cover of the first issue of The Dark Knight Returns, penciled by Frank Miller and colored by Lynn Varley, sold for $2.4 million. This is the most expensive Batman-related comic media ever sold to date, beating out the previous…
McFarlane Toys is diving into the world of The Dark Knight Returns with a new Armored Batman vs Superman 2-pack. The new set will geature two 7-inch scale figures each with up to 22 moving parts. It will also include a specialized base to display them on. The set will retail for $40 and is…
With over eighty years of history, and a presence across multiple mediums, DC Comics has a deep, deep well of characters and content to merchandise. You can pull from comics, movies, TV, video games, and even books and radio shows and still barely scratch the surface of all they have to offer. And it’s a…
When it comes to Batman, there are his popular stories that most fans have at least read, and even more know. Year One, The Long Halloween, Knightfall, Hush, The Court of Owls, and Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, just to name a few. They routinely appear on Best Of lists, and are…
While I’m not a huge fan of certain types of board games, I am all about finding one with interesting gameplay and different dynamics. If it tells an actual story, or uses strategy as much as luck of the draw, chances are I’ll at least check it out. I am also all about Batman, as…
Based on Frank Miller’s design from the 1986 series, The Dark Knight Returns, this armored Batman perfectly encapsulates the worn-out, dystopian vibe from the comics while showing the technological power Batman possesses in the story. This statue is a must for serious Batman collectors. Based on the art of Frank Miller Sculpted by Alterton Limited edition…
(Bear with me for the following monologue; this is all relevant, I promise. I’ll signpost when the actual review begins.) It might surprise you to know that DC Comics is actually a person. That’s right! It’s easy to think that a comic book company is but a mere faceless conglomerate: a simple groaning limb of…
It’s the year 2019. With the rise of the internet and the publicity that it allows, it’s easier than ever for us to fight – and easier than ever to be manipulated. In a world where the public doesn’t trust journalists, journalists don’t trust their employers, and the rich control the technology we use every…
Based on the art of comics legend Frank Miller comes an all-new DC Designer Series: Batman statue. This impressive 1:6 scale statue showcases the ravaged, gritty and iconic look from Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns” story line. From comic book to 3-D polyresin statue, this piece is a real testament to the impact a comic can have…
When DC first announced their new Black Label imprint, it looked to be a line where creators could tell the stories they wanted to tell without having to adhere to main comics continuity. While that’s still certainly true, the Black Label branding will also be utilized to reprint several of DC’s most beloved and acclaimed comics.…
Earlier today it was announced that Frank Miller has signed an exclusive five-book deal with DC Comics. In addition to the upcoming Superman: Year One, Miller will also be writing an original graphic novel based on Carrie Kelley, the Robin from his classic story The Dark Knight Returns. The untitled project will feature pencils from…
DC Collectibles has made some fun and surprising choices with their latest wave of figures. Doing the unexpected, they've diverged from the usual friends an foes and thrown in some packaged sets inspired by both Batman Beyond and a fan-favorite 5-minute tribute to Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns featured in The New Batman Adventures. So while…
The Dark Knight III: The Master Race #2: “Book Two” Written by Frank Miller & Brian Azzarello Illustrated by Andy Kubert Inked by Klaus Janson Colored by Brad Anderson Lettered by Clem Robins Here's a surprise: Commissioner Ellen Yindel may be the most interesting, sympathetic character in this whole affair. I never thought I'd type…
It looks like the folks over at Marvel are big fans of DC Comics, specifically Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns". A variant cover for the upcoming Wolverine book "Old Man Logan #1" clearly pays tribute to the classic Batman story. As the saying goes... imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. OLD MAN LOGAN…
The Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1: "Book One" Written by Frank Miller & Brian Azzarello Illustrated by Andy Kubert Inked by Klaus Janson Colored by Brad Anderson Lettered by Clem Robins Those are the opening lines to The Master Race, and considering it's printed again at the end of the issue, I think it's safe to…
Not content with just releasing a sequel to The Dark Knight Returns, DC have released a confirmation and further details regarding a prequel comic. Titled The Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade, the 64-page one-shot will be released February 17, 2016, boasting the creative team of The Dark Knight III: The Master Race writers Frank…
These things just keep rolling out. Five more retailer-specific variant covers have been revealed by DC Comics, with some true heavy-hitters submitting some pretty striking images. Ranging from homages of famous scenes from the original Dark Knight Returns series to fairly simple, but no less striking, original images (I absolutely love that Klaus Janson cover),…
New retail-specific variant covers from Jae Lee and Sean Murphy have been revealed. Like the first variant from last week, these covers will have the retailer's name and logo emblazoned on them. The first image, as seen above, is from Jae Lee. It's nice and striking, harkening back to one of the most famous and…
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