Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

Frank Miller

224 pages first pub 1986 (editions) user-added

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Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight's retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 849 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
adventurous 73%
tense 61%
mysterious 31%
emotional 25%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
reflective 19%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 35%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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