Reviews - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

808 reviews for:

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Frank Miller

4.11 AVERAGE

munogeenairn91's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark fast-paced

lisabeejenkins's review against another edition

4.0

Well, finally.

ohrlykaci's review against another edition

1.0

terrible...

mastersal's review against another edition

4.0

A seminal work by all standard, this comic is the bar by which other will be judged. The story is dark - a little too grim dark for my tastes - but there is a vitality in it that cannot be denied. However, despite all that it is to admire in this book I did have issues with it. Frank Miller started the trend of grim dark for me and frankly, given his influence, you cannot deny how he helped shape the ethos of dark = real = better.

The treatment of Superman is a prime example of this. The story works but he has no respect or understanding of the character. Jerry Segal would have been appalled by the character's slavish devotion. Batman too doesn't fare better - Batman is dark yes but is still a hero; Miller's protagonist is barely one. So is it really Batman? Stepping back, the fact that this comic provokes is a sign of it strength. It'll never be a favourite of mine but that is ok too.

npipe07's review against another edition

3.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ripsquishy19's review against another edition

4.0

possibly the greatest Batan-related graphic novel ever written. i enjoyed it a ton, but DOES SUPERMAN HAVE TO BE IN IT?? come on. i don't care if i get a lot of flack about my dislike for Superman. the rest of it was fantastic!