The dark knight strikes again is the sequel to the dark knight returns, frank millers popular and gritty take on the mythos of gotham citys nocturnal superhero. Nov 17, 2015 the dark knight strikes again is in no way a pretty looking comic, but in my opinion, this was done intentionally to reflect the world of the comic. Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, day 59. Miller brings everything down to a more basic and geometric form letting whats left tell the story instead of creating distractions around. The dark knight strikes again is a continuation of the dark night returns. The dark knight strikes again is basically what would happened if you mixed the superfriends and sin city in a blender, with a happy helping of v for vendetta mixed in. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
In a dystopian future, gotham city cries out for help, and batman returns, joined by carrie kelley to face off against the joker, twoface and superman. Find the value of the dc comic dark knight strikes again miniseries. The dark knight strikes again 01 of 03 2001 read the dark knight strikes again 01 of 03 2001 view comic online. The dark knight strikes again was a 3issue limited series published in 2001. Now fastforward to 2002 and the dark knight strikes again, millers sequel to his original classic. The followup limited series to frank millers critically acclaimed the dark knight returns. Cover by miller the most eagerlyawaited sequel in comics continues, as frank miller and awardwinning color artist lynn varley set their sights on batman for the first time in fifteen years. The dark knight strikes again is largely an entertaining comic, but much of what made the dark knight returns so good just doesnt work here. The jla reassemble, to either stop him or help him. Batman comic story 76 pages report information script frank miller pencils frank miller inks frank miller colors. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman mini series by frank miller with lynn varley. Why is frank millers the dark knight strikes again so. The dark knight returns set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the world has managed to go downhill since thenthe president is a fake, and the police state of a. The dark knight strikes again is basically what would happened if you mixed the superfriends and sin city in a blender, with a.
The dark knight strikes again, also known as dk2, is a 20012002 dc comics threeissue limited series comic book written and illustrated by frank miller and colored by lynn varley, featuring the fictional superhero batman. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. The dark knight strikes again general information first published. The dark knight strikes again, also known as dk2, is a 20012002 dc comics threeissue limited series comic book written and illustrated by frank. The dark knight returns once again with a vitality unseen since the first years of his war on crime. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is gathered together for the first time. The dark knight returns was a street level drama that gradually escalated to an epic tale of standing up to authority. The dark knight strikes again comic book tv tropes. The dark knight strikes again is frank millers followup to his hugely successful batman. Values of dark knight strikes again, the free comic book values. 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.
He was the former robin, who turned into a murderous psychopath, because of batmans actions to him as a child. Initially, the release of dk2 as the sequel is called, in parody of recent movietitle trends attracted more media attention than any other comic book in years. Why is frank millers the dark knight strikes again so hated. Graysons background is initially unrelated in the plot of the dark knight strikes again. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is collected in trade paperback form for the first time. So if you havent read that and are even interested in purchasing this novel, then read that first. If you had read returns, then you know that bruce waynebatman died and that everyone knows batmans identity. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. The dark knight is set to take down the criminals like lex luthor who have turned america into a police state.
Superman, still as young and handsome as ever, has become. Top rated lists for the dark knight strikes again 100 items draft for comic vine top 100 batman universe list with nomination reasons 100 items cvs top 100 batman universe stories list. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Three years after the events in the dark knight returns, batman knows the world is nowhere near the perfect little place it pretends to be, and he sees the cracks in the system that have been neatly covered up. Dark knight strikes again comic books for sale online. The dark knight strikes again is in no way a pretty looking comic, but in my opinion, this was done intentionally to reflect the world of the comic. Jun 11, 2011 the storyline of the dark knight strikes again is pretty meh. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world.
The series was originally published as a threeissue limited series november 2001 july 2002 by dc comics, and since collected into hardcover and paperback onevolume editions. Millers gritty, untidy artwork was perfect for dkr s grim depiction of the dark and seedy gotham city, but it jars a bit for dksa, which is meant to depict an ultraglossy, futuristic technocracy. Together with his army of batsoldiers, including carrie kelleyformerly robin, and now the new catgirlthe dark knight wages a new war on a diseased world thats become completely lost. The dark knight returns the dark knight strikes back comic book series picks up the story from frank millers the dark knight returns. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Graysons background is initially unrelated in the plot of the dark knight strikes. Picking up after the events of the fanfavorite limited series.
The dark knight returns is a fourissue batman comic book miniseries written and drawn by frank miller and published by dc comics from february to june 1986 in this storyline, batman has been retired for ten years, alcoholic and consumed with grief after the death of jason todd, the second robin note. Batman the dark knight returns 30th anniversary edition frank miller. The dark knight strikes again digital comics comics by. Top rated lists for the dark knight strikes again 100 items draft for comic vine top 100 batman universe list with nomination reasons 100. The series was originally published as a threeissue limited series november 2001 july 2002 by dc comics, and since collected into hardcover and paperback onevolume.
Other articles where the dark knight strikes again is discussed. The dark knight strikes again comic online free and high quality. This volume includes the complete 3part story, plus sketches and other exciting material. Three years from when batman died in the eyes of the world, killed by superman, the media is crying out for its lost heroes. The dark knight strikes again, also known as dark knight 2, was a three issue batman miniseries written and illustrated by frank miller with lynn varley in 20012002, the sequel to 1986s batman. The dark knight strikes again vol 1 dc database fandom. The storyline of the dark knight strikes again is pretty meh. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman miniseries by frank miller with lynn varley. Batman the dark knight strikes again hc 2002 comic books. The dark knight strikes again is a three issue miniseries written by frank miller with art by miller and colors by lynn varley. The dark knight strikes again 02 of 03 2002 viewcomic.
The dark knight strikes again understanding comics special no. This page contains information about the dark knight strikes again volume 1. What is your dark knight strikes again, the comic book worth. The dark knight returns set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the world has managed to go downhill since thenthe president is a fake, and the. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Bruce wayne comes out of hiding with a team of superheroes to take on lex luthor and braniac. It is a sequel to the dark knight returns and takes place three years after the events of that story. Top rated lists for the dark knight strikes again 100 items draft for comic vine top 100 batman universe list.
The dark knight strikes again 01 of 03 2001 view comic online. This would be a compelling storyline if our friends at marvel hadnt spent the last couple of decades running xenophobia into the ground. The dark knight strikes again vol 1 1 dc database fandom. Issue 2b black border variant cover, frank millerlynn varley. Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, it has batman and several other dc characters taking on a repressive u. Dick grayson, formerly known as robin, later known as the new joker, is the main antagonist of frank millers comic miniseries the dark knight strikes again. Review of the dark knight strikes again by frank miller. The dark knight strikes again is a remarkable book only for it being the product of a writerartist who brought so much to the character only to return years later and produce such a terrible book for that same character i dont think there exists a comic book where the original and its sequel are so directly opposite one another in terms of. The dark knight strikes again 02 of 03 2002 view comic online. The series is a sequel to millers 1986 miniseries the dark knight returns. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman.
The dark knight strikes again 01 of 03 2001 viewcomic. The dark knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world thats become completely lost. Status completed genres dc comics action adventure. For a while, the comic book world was once again safe and sound. The dark knight strikes again comicbook series britannica. Its time to find where all the heroes have gone, and the dark knight is the right man for the job.
Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again follows a similar structure. The dark knight strikes again is rightly reviled by all batman fans because of how terrible the book is on every level but made doubly damning because frank miller wrote two of the most acclaimed batman books the dark knight returns and year one. Nov 15, 2017 the dark knight strikes again is a continuation of the dark night returns. The dark knight strikes again story arc comic vine.