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soniek's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
blondierocket's review
3.0
Another great adventure, and apparently Miller’s first Batman ever. It was a great read and but perfect in how different it was compared to what I expected.
This specific graphic novel focuses on Gotham City after Batman has been missing or inactive for over 10 years. He’s now growing older but crime is continuing to rise dramatically and Batman is faced with having to choose whether to intervene. Commissioner Gordon is also reaching his prime and handing down his title to someone new, who can’t wait to rid the world of Batman.
It was a great read, very interesting and I look forward to others in the future.
This specific graphic novel focuses on Gotham City after Batman has been missing or inactive for over 10 years. He’s now growing older but crime is continuing to rise dramatically and Batman is faced with having to choose whether to intervene. Commissioner Gordon is also reaching his prime and handing down his title to someone new, who can’t wait to rid the world of Batman.
It was a great read, very interesting and I look forward to others in the future.
albertrosen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
pbraue13's review
5.0
It's a classic for a reason! It is both the inspiration for the modern, brooding Batman we know and love and a commentary on the 1980s in which it was written (while also reflecting the relevant topics of today) which I have totally noticed more as I have gotten older. It's dark, it has weight, and like a horrendous car accident you cannot look away from the intensity and darkness within (I mean that in the best way). 5/5
jordangadapee's review against another edition
5.0
Easily one of the best stories in comics and graphic novel history. Years after it's original publication, this series is as creative and imaginative as ever.
roboxa's review
5.0
Originally posted on Roberta's Literary Ramblings
I love Batman. I have always loved Batman ever since the days that I sat in front of the TV and watched the 90's cartoon. I've always been attracted to dark, mysterious, and conflicted characters. They're more interesting, and Batman has these characteristics in droves.
This graphic novel does a great job of encompassing all of these traits, resulting in a work that is both fascinating and terrifying. Frank Miller has once again proven to us that he is not only an amazing storyteller, but a true Batman fan. Throughout the book, figures from Batman's past find their way into the story including Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Superman, and Joker. This so happens to be one of my most favorite combos of characters as this also occurs in Batman: Hush, which I also love. Also, there is a female Robin which makes me smile big feminist smiles since she's smart, strong (both emotionally and physically) and the Robin costume is the same so there are no obnoxious cleavage close-ups! (Thank you, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley.)
As for the story, Miller does an amazing job of not only showing us the physical obstacles that Batman must overcome in his old age, but also the psychological ones as he feels compelled to once again take up the mask and fight the criminal element that is running rampant throughout Gotham. After the Joker manages to escape from Arkham, Batman is faced with his biggest challenge yet when he feels the pressures of holding to his one rule (never kill) while Joker murders hundreds of innocent people all in an effort to finally break Batman's tenuous hold on sanity.
Completely immersing and at times heartbreaking, The Dark Knight Returns is one of the best Batman graphic novels out there. And I would put it as one of the best graphic novels overall. It is artistic on many levels, thought provoking, and sometimes gut wrenching (in a good way). For these reasons, The Dark Knight Returns has earned the elusive 10/10.
I love Batman. I have always loved Batman ever since the days that I sat in front of the TV and watched the 90's cartoon. I've always been attracted to dark, mysterious, and conflicted characters. They're more interesting, and Batman has these characteristics in droves.
This graphic novel does a great job of encompassing all of these traits, resulting in a work that is both fascinating and terrifying. Frank Miller has once again proven to us that he is not only an amazing storyteller, but a true Batman fan. Throughout the book, figures from Batman's past find their way into the story including Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Superman, and Joker. This so happens to be one of my most favorite combos of characters as this also occurs in Batman: Hush, which I also love. Also, there is a female Robin which makes me smile big feminist smiles since she's smart, strong (both emotionally and physically) and the Robin costume is the same so there are no obnoxious cleavage close-ups! (Thank you, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley.)
As for the story, Miller does an amazing job of not only showing us the physical obstacles that Batman must overcome in his old age, but also the psychological ones as he feels compelled to once again take up the mask and fight the criminal element that is running rampant throughout Gotham. After the Joker manages to escape from Arkham, Batman is faced with his biggest challenge yet when he feels the pressures of holding to his one rule (never kill) while Joker murders hundreds of innocent people all in an effort to finally break Batman's tenuous hold on sanity.
Completely immersing and at times heartbreaking, The Dark Knight Returns is one of the best Batman graphic novels out there. And I would put it as one of the best graphic novels overall. It is artistic on many levels, thought provoking, and sometimes gut wrenching (in a good way). For these reasons, The Dark Knight Returns has earned the elusive 10/10.
geeahna's review against another edition
2.75
i just did not like this at all. this is such a highly praised and celebrated graphic novel and i dont get why. i feel like it wanted to be a movie really bad, which is fine, but this did not work in graphic novel form to me. it dragged and i couldn't make sense of most of the 10000 things happening.
love you batsy, sorry
love you batsy, sorry
aleximn's review
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This iconic series by Frank Miller creates a world in which the heroes and villains we once loved have become shadows of their former selves and are seeking redemption or resolution one way or another