This two part feature length length animated treatment of the dark knight mythos, based on the ground breaking graphic novel from comic icon frank miller, has everything fans of bob kanes immortal antihero could want, without the camp and without the tongue in cheek attempts at softening the blows. Dawn of justice opens march 25, it will draw pun intended heavily on frank millers seminal work the dark knight returns. Dark knight returns, the epic animated adaptation of frank millers. Multiple formats, animated, color, full screen, ntsc, widescreen. The original frank millers dark returns comic has four volumes. His most notable works include sin city, the dark knight returns, batman year one and 300. Frank miller is returning to the world of batman miller, the comic writer and artist behind the seminal work the dark knight returns, released in 1986, and its 21st century followup, batman. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. Jokers shocking climatic scene is a major dark knight.
The golden child is frank millers triumphant return to the world of the dark knight and joining him is the superstar artist rafael grampa, the mastermind behind the. Mar 23, 2018 in the most unexpected piece of comic book news of the day, frank miller, an artist best known for hyperviolent works such as the dark knight returns, 300, and the sin city series, has been tapped. This version combines both parts into a single 148 minute movie. Thursday at comiccon international in san diego came to a close with frank miller the dark knight returns, batman. Frank miller s the dark knight returns documentary 78 minutes this is the mastercrafted work of the legendary writer and artist frank miller. Frank miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, daredevil for marvel comics.
With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. For this dark knight returns sequel, miller is teaming up with artist rafael grampa and putting the spotlight on the next generation of heroes. May 01, 2017 frank miller s elseworld story the dark knight returns is regarded as one of the greatest comic book stories of all time with great psychological insight into the title character, all the while. The golden child, will focus on superman and wonder womans young son. The celebrated comics auteur is sometimes quiet, but never forgotten. Frank millers dark knight series is considered noncanon to the mainstream batman continuity, with the exception of year one. Miller was a big comics writerartist in the 70s and 80s. Earlier this month, iconic writer and artist frank miller revisited one of his most famous works in dark knight returns. Frank millers the dark knight returns is one of the most seminal pieces of comic book storytelling ever produced. Sep, 2019 the latest frank miller batman comic, the dark knight returns. Dawn of justice opens march 25, it will draw pun intended heavily on frank miller s seminal work the dark knight returns. Bleeding cool have heard from multiple sources enough with the multiples already that work is underway on a movie adaptation of frank miller. Year one, but thats what frank miller followed up with and the success of dkr obviously influenced the tone of year one. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk into decadence and lawlessness.
When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. Frank miller s the dark knight returns the tale of a hardened, aging batman in a futuristic version of the silver age dc universe is easily the most seminal comic book of the 1980s next to watchmen. Frank miller s 1986 mini series the dark knight returns is without exaggeration the most influential batman story ever written. Frank millers the dark knight returns the tale of a hardened, aging batman in a futuristic version of the silver age dc universe is easily the most seminal comic book of the 1980s next to watchmen of the eight liveaction batman movies that have been or are being made, dkr has greatly influenced three tim burtons batman, christopher nolans the dark knight rises, and, perhaps more. Jan 12, 2014 the first time i read frank miller s batman. Batman dark knight returns part 1 dailymotion video. The dark knight saga by frank miller 5 primary works 6 total works collected editions of the entire saga of batman.
I was rooting for batman all the way the cover for the 30th anniversary edition of the dark knight returns courtesy of dc. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, ten years after the dark knights retirement. Mar 09, 2016 the dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. It was released in full size and then later as a mini sized statue. Year one, sin city, and 300 he also directed the film version of the spirit, shared directing duties with robert rodriguez. It is the 15th film in the dc universe animated original movies series. The dark knight returns is a twopart animated superhero film, an adaptation of the fourissue story arc the dark knight returns by frank miller, printed in 1986. Miller effects the transformation from crimefighter to redeemer with a symphonic style that takes full advantage of all the narrative. The dark knight returns by frank miller home facebook.
Former robin carrie kelley is the new batwoman and the heir to batmans legacy. Although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being. The complete frank miller batman is an absolute musthave for batman fans, frank miller fans, and pretty much anyone who loves comics. Frank millers the dark knight returns documentary 78 minutes this is the mastercrafted work of the legendary writer and. Nov 25, 2015 although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being. In dark knight returns, the david endocrine sequence is used to finally push batman over the line, and force him into a final, brutal, confrontation with his nemesis that results in jokers death. Forced to take action, the dark knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their level of violence. Released in the same year as alan moore and dave gibbonss seminal watchmen, the dark knight returns helped to move the comic book medium irrevocably to a darker, more sophisticated, and dare we say more literary level, leaving its. Movie version of frank millers the dark knight returns in the works. Frank miller to pen young adult graphic novel in dark knight. The anniversary celebration of frank millers epic interpretation of the dark knights future continues with this new slipcase edition that reprints each issue of the original dark knight returns miniseries in its own hardcover volume, all in a beautifully designed slipcase. The dark knight returns is an adaptation of frank millers comic published in 1986. With the rise of a new nemesis called the mutant gang, the city descends d. Batman, frank miller comic book, 6 more credits stars.
In the most unexpected piece of comic book news of the day, frank miller, an artist best known for hyperviolent works such as the dark knight returns, 300. Miller s tale of an aging batman coming back to fight crime redefined the character for a modern age, influencing every single cinematic portrayal of the character since. Frank miller returns to batman with new comic miniseries. In 1999, another one of his creations was adapted into an animated tv series, big guy and rusty the boy robot, though through little involvement of his own. So influential was frank millers the dark knight returns that it inspired tim burton and christopher nolan when they were crafting their live action batman movies, as well as the 1990s batman animated series which gave birth to an entire universe of dc animated shows. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank miller s dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986. Frank millers groundbreaking dark knight returns story arc is capably translated.
A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl. Oliva, alan burnett, bruce timm, sam register, bob goodman. The dark knight returns motion comic chapter 1 w peter. The dark knight returns liveaction movie can still happen. Frank miller returns to batman and the dark knight. This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Frank miller is an american writer, artist and film director best known for his film noirstyle comic book stories. 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. Multiple formats, bluray, animated, full screen, ntsc, widescreen. Oct 08, 20 directed by alexander gray, jeff maynard. The dark knight returns frank miller batman mondo poster.
Apr 01, 2016 the dark knight returns is more than a great batman story. His many works have not only redefined classic characters, but also, on. Frank miller to pen young adult graphic novel in dark. Peter weller, ariel winter, david selby see full cast and crew. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Sep 30, 2015 in the end, the dark knight returns is a classic piece, a part of the history of not only frank millers batman but batman, the character. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. The dark knight returns, i dismissed it in just that way. Master race, is a 20152017 nineissue dc comics limited series cowritten by frank miller and brian azzarello and illustrated by miller, andy kubert, and klaus janson.
The dark knight returns cast a guilty shadow over her love for the character, because millers bloodthirsty madman shares an awful lot with fus favorite version of her. Feb 22, 2016 frank miller on his dark knight returns 30 years later. The film encapsulates, and celebrates the stunning achievement of batman. Based on frank millers acclaimed graphic novel, this intense and visually. The dark knight returns part 1 official trailer hd. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. Frank millers fascist dark knight is a very modern archetype. The dark knight returns, part 1 2012 rotten tomatoes. The golden child comic will be a oneshot that hits comic stands in december. Frank miller on his dark knight returns 30 years later. The latest frank miller batman comic, the dark knight returns. The dark knight returns filmed for 24 days over a 17month period from june of 2015 through october of 2016. He wrote and penciled the marvel series daredevil for a long time.
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. Miller is also beloved for his comic books the dark knight returns, sin city and 300. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus. It is generally theorized that both of these characterizations are a response and ridicule to the dark age incarnation of batman seen in the dark knight returns. Frank miller s dark knight series is considered noncanon to the mainstream batman continuity, with the exception of year one. This article contains spoilers for the dark knight returns and dark knight iii. Unlike most batman stories this movie does not really include many members of. Frank millers the dark knight returns documentary 78 minutes this is the mastercrafted work of the legendary writer and artist frank miller. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Nov 08, 2016 frank miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, daredevil for marvel comics. Master race, is a 20152017 nineissue dc comics limited series cowritten by frank miller and brian azzarello and illustrated by miller, andy kubert, and klaus janson the series is a sequel to millers 1986 batman miniseries the dark knight returns and the 2001. Year one speaking with the hollywood reporters borys kit about his impressive body of work across multiple mediums. It is a definite mustread for anyone, not just frank millers batman fans.
It has been said that frank miller has produced some of the best movies never seen on the big screen, which, up until 2005s sin city, was as true a sentiment as could be said of a living artist. Frank miller was born in olney, maryland, to a nurse mother and a carpenter and electrician father, and was raised in montpelier, vermont. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. Legendary comics writer and artist frank miller will once again dip his creative toes into his own batman universe. If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank miller known also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. The dark knight returns frank miller, klaus janson, lynn varley, john costanza, alan moore on.
Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then the dark knight returns by frank millerknown also for his excellent sin city series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero daredevilis probably the top contender. In a special episode of behind the screens, luke turns his attention from the silver screen to the printed page, at one of comics most important and seminal pieces of work. Nov 23, 2016 the dark knight returns filmed for 24 days over a 17month period from june of 2015 through october of 2016.
Frank miller born january 27, 1957 is an american comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as ronin, daredevil. 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. The complete comic strips 19391966 20present reprint book. This deluxe, leatherbound, silver leaf hardcover collects frank millers seminal works batman. The dark knight written by frank miller and others. The dark knight returns, an alternate history story about batman in a grim future, was published by dc.
Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, ten years after the dark knight s retirement. Its thrillseeking, bloodthirsty sadist was definitively not my batman. In 1980, he wrote the acclaimed batman story wanted santa claus dead or alive. Movie version of frank millers the dark knight returns in. Writerartist frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in this saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, 10 years after the dark knights retirement. Frank miller and rafael grampa show donald trump 2020 re. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. In 1986, his most notable comicbook work, the groundbreaking batman. This page is dedicated to my all time favorite graphic novel the dark knight returns by frank miller. In the end, the dark knight returns is a classic piece, a part of the history of not only frank millers batman but batman, the character.