The Dark Knight Returns

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:comic_book_series
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:video_game
gptkb:animated_film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:video_game
gptkb:animated_film
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Two-Face
gptkbp:art_style gritty
dark and gritty
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Klaus_Janson
gptkbp:author gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Eisner_Award
gptkb:Harvey_Award
gptkbp:character gptkb:Commissioner_Gordon
gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Lex_Luthor
gptkb:Carrie_Kelley
gptkb:Harvey_Dent
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
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gptkb:The_Mutant_Leader
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Bruce_Wayne
gptkb:Harvey_Dent
gptkb:Clark_Kent
gptkbp:collected_in gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Absolute_Edition
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Annotated_Edition
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Deluxe_Edition
gptkbp:collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4
gptkbp:colorist gptkb:Lynn_Varley
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Batman_vs_the_Mutants
gptkb:Batman_vs_Superman
Batman vs Joker
Batman vs Gotham City
gptkbp:contains_themes aging
redemption
fear
vigilantism
government control
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkbp:creator gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkbp:critical_reception acclaimed
widely acclaimed
highly acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
influenced comic book storytelling
redefined superhero comics
gptkbp:cultural_significance critique of society
exploration of morality
influential work
inspired filmmakers
redefined superhero genre
exploration of heroism
influenced adult themes in comics
inspired future comic book stories
redefined Batman
redefined Batman's character
influenced films like The Dark Knight
gptkbp:features gptkb:Joker
gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Carrie_Kelley
gptkb:Harvey_Dent
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Batman
gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Carrie_Kelley
gptkb:Harvey_Dent
gptkb:Superman
gptkbp:features_supporting_character gptkb:Commissioner_Gordon
gptkb:Green_Arrow
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkb:Alfred_Pennyworth
gptkbp:features_villain gptkb:Lex_Luthor
gptkb:Two-Face
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1986
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Batman
gptkb:Batman:_Year_One
gptkbp:format gptkb:miniseries
gptkb:trade_paperback
gptkbp:genre gptkb:superhero
gptkbp:has_art_style dark and gritty
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Eisner_Award
gptkb:Kirkus_Prize
gptkb:Harvey_Award
gptkbp:has_impact_on graphic novels
comic book industry
Batman character development
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Strikes_Again
The Master Race
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Dark Knight Returns
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkb:Klaus_Janson
gptkbp:impact graphic novels
comic book industry
influenced modern comic storytelling
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Zack_Snyder's_Justice_League
gptkb:Watchmen
gptkb:The_Batman
gptkb:Batman:_Arkham_Asylum
gptkb:Batman:_Hush
gptkb:Batman:_Mask_of_the_Phantasm
gptkb:Batman:_The_Animated_Series
gptkb:Batman:_The_Brave_and_the_Bold
gptkb:Batman:_The_Killing_Joke
gptkb:Batman:_The_Long_Halloween
gptkb:Batman:_The_Telltale_Series
gptkb:Batman:_Year_One
gptkb:The_Killing_Joke
gptkb:Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns_Part_2
gptkb:Batman:_The_Animated_Series_-The_Batman_Adventures:_The_Long_Halloween
gptkb:Batman_v_Superman:_Dawn_of_Justice
gptkb:Civil_War
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Trilogy
gptkb:Batman:_The_Return_of_Bruce_Wayne
gptkb:Batman:_The_Black_Mirror
gptkb:Batman:_The_Court_of_Owls
gptkb:Batman:_Arkham_Knight
gptkb:Batman:_Gotham_Knight
gptkb:Batman:_The_Animated_Series_-The_Legend_Begins
gptkb:The_Batman_(2022)
gptkb:The_Long_Halloween
gptkb:Batman:_The_Animated_Series_-The_New_Batman_Adventures
gptkb:Batman:_Rebirth
gptkb:Batman_Begins
gptkb:The_Authority
gptkb:Kick-Ass
gptkb:Kingdom_Come
gptkb:Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns_Part_1
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Last_Crusade
gptkb:The_Batman_Adventures
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Rises
gptkb:Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns_Animated_Series
gptkb:Batman:_Arkham_City
gptkb:Batman:_Arkham_series
gptkb:Batman:_The_New_52
gptkb:Batman:_The_War_of_Jokes_and_Riddles
graphic novels
Batman comics
comic book industry
superhero genre
comic book storytelling
The Dark Knight film
graphic novel format
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (animated film)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (video game)
superhero films
The Dark Knight (film)
modern comic book storytelling
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures
Batman: The Animated Series (episode)
adult themes in comics
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 5
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 4
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 7
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 10
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 8
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 9
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 2
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 3
Batman: The Animated Series -The Batman Adventures: The Long Halloween Part 6
gptkbp:influenced_artists graphic novels
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Watchmen
gptkb:Batman
gptkb:Daredevil:_Born_Again
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns_Part_1
gptkb:Batman:_Year_One
gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns_Part_2
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Last_Crusade
The 1980s
The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child
The Dark Knight Returns: The Master Race
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Batman:_The_Animated_Series
gptkb:Batman_v_Superman:_Dawn_of_Justice
The Dark Knight film
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (video game)
gptkbp:isbn 978-1-4012-8348-8
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic
redefined superhero comics
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Batman
gptkb:Commissioner_Gordon
gptkb:Bruce_Wayne
gptkb:Lex_Luthor
gptkb:Carrie_Kelley
gptkb:Clark_Kent
gptkb:Alfred_Pennyworth
gptkbp:main_theme redemption
gptkbp:narrative first-person
third-person
non-linear
gptkbp:narrative_style dystopian
non-linear
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:The_President_of_the_United_States
gptkb:Commissioner_Gordon
gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:The_Batmobile
gptkb:Green_Lantern
gptkb:Lex_Luthor
gptkb:Carrie_Kelley
gptkb:Harvey_Dent
gptkb:Superman
gptkb:Wonder_Woman
gptkb:Alfred_Pennyworth
gptkb:The_Mutants
gptkb:The_Green_Arrow
gptkb:The_Joker's_Daughter
gptkb:The_Gotham_City_Heroes
gptkb:The_Gotham_City_Police_Department
gptkb:The_Mutant_Leader
gptkb:Aquaman
gptkb:The_Flash
gptkb:The_Gotham_City_Vigilantes
gptkb:The_Sons_of_Batman
The Joker's Gang
The Gotham City Citizens
The Gotham City Villains
The News Media
The Gotham City Anti-Heroes
The Gotham City Anti-Villains
The Gotham City Anti-heroes
The Gotham City Criminals
gptkbp:notable_quote I am not a hero.
I am the night.
The world doesn't need a Batman.
This isn't a game.
This isn't a mud hole. It's an operating table.
You don't get it, son. This isn't a mud hole. It's an operating table.
The world doesn't need a hero.
You can't take the law into your own hands.
I will not let you destroy this city.
It's time to put on a mask.
The Joker is a monster.
The city needs me.
gptkbp:notable_villains gptkb:The_Joker
gptkb:Lex_Luthor
gptkb:Two-Face
gptkbp:number_of_issues gptkb:4
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:page_count 224
gptkbp:plot fights against crime
explores themes of justice
depicts a dystopian future
Batman comes out of retirement
confronts Superman
deals with aging and legacy
faces new and old villains
features a new Robin
includes a final showdown
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Batman
gptkbp:publication_year gptkb:1986
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:DC_Comics
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:miniseries
collected edition
four issues
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:DC_Comics
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1986
February 1986
1986-02-01
gptkbp:reprints Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4
gptkbp:sales over 1 million copies
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Strikes_Again
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns:_The_Last_Crusade
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Gotham_City
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Gotham_City
dystopian future
post-apocalyptic future
gptkbp:theme aging
redemption
vigilantism
gptkbp:themes aging
redemption
fear
vigilantism
government control
societal decay
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:puppetry
gptkb:Joker
gptkb:Batman
gptkb:Eric_Roberts
gptkb:The_Boys
gptkb:Sir_Michael_Caine
gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkb:Selina_Kyle
gptkb:Batgirl
gptkb:Catwoman
gptkb:Kingdom_Come
gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Rises
gptkb:Elseworlds
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4