In his groundbreaking 1986 miniseries The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller made Batman more “real world” than ever before with darker themes, mature storytelling and a rich, indeed cinematic, illustrative style. The popularity of the series, the strength of its story, and the media attention it generated ultimately sent not only Batman but the entire comic industry itself on an entirely new path. In fact, so influential was the series that it remains at the top or very near the top spot on “best” lists for graphic novels and Batman stories and it has been imitated, spoofed, adapted, reprinted, and honored in comics, merchandise, animated features, and film ever since. It is, arguably, the most important comic of modern times.
This hardback is a limited edition printing of the entire four-issue series and is signed by hand by Frank Miller. Limited to only 4,000 copies (of which this is individually numbered 3,159), this edition includes an afterword by Miller as well as sketches that were not included in the trade edition. It is in near mint/mint condition, includes original brown mailer box, and will be shipped with the utmost care.