The Dark Knight Returns
Frank Miller · 1986 · Comic Book
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It redefined the superhero genre by presenting a darker, more realistic, and psychologically complex take on an iconic character, influencing countless subsequent works.
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An aging Batman comes out of retirement to fight crime in a dystopian Gotham City, facing off against new gangs, old foes, and a disapproving government. The story reimagines the character as a brutal, uncompromising vigilante in a world that has moved past superheroes.
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