So, i read the dark knight strikes again for the first time. So, i read the dark knight strikes again for the first. As that false camelot reaches its breaking point, its is up to the dark knight to emerge from the underground. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. The dark knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world thats become completely lost. The dark knight strikes back comic book series picks up the story from frank millers the dark knight returns. Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again follows a. The dark knight strikes again by frank miller goodreads. Should the dark knight strikes again be judged on its own merits and viewed as a singular piece of work separate from the dark knight returns. The dark knight returns was a street level drama that gradually escalated to an epic tale of standing up to authority. As a continuation of the first story, its worthless.
Comic book superhero fans will find much to enjoy here, but others would be. The dark knight strikes again frank miller, author, lynn varley. I mean there are bad parts in it but overall it sounded like it could have been a decent or good read if it was constructed better and art wasnt like you were high. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman miniseries by frank miller with lynn varley. The art in general is also very different from the first book. But it was written and marketed as a sequel, so a comparison is unavoidable, and boy does it suffer in comparison. 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.
Millers work left an indelible mark on the industry, but fans would have to wait 15 years for an actual dark knight sequel, which came. Frank millers new batman comic isnt great, but goes hard. The dark knight strikes again comicbook series britannica. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. 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 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 returns, this masterful hardcover takes place three years after batmans defeat of superman. The dark knight strikes again pdf epub the dark knight saga series book. 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. Why is frank millers the dark knight strikes again so. As that false camelot reaches its breaking point, its is up to the dark knight to emerge from the underground shadows.
The dark knight strikes again comic online free and high quality. The text of wikipedia is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Batman the dark knight strikes again hc 2002 comic books. Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, it has batman and several other dc characters taking on a repressive u. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The series is a sequel to millers 1986 miniseries the dark knight returns. 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.
Frank millers imitators only saw darkness in his seminal work, but they missed completely that the dark knight returns is one of the most optimistic comic books in the history of the genre. Dark knight strikes again featured in entertainment weekly. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by frank miller. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is gathered together for the first time. Perhaps the books biggest failing is that where the dark knight returns gave comic book fans a base from which to evangelize to theuninitiated, the dark knight strikes again is just preaching to the converted. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is. Three years after the events in the dark knight returns, batman knows the world is nowhere near. 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. For a while, the comic book world was once again safe and sound. Review of the dark knight strikes again by frank miller.
The dark knight strikes again is largely an entertaining comic, but much of what. Now fastforward to 2002 and the dark knight strikes again, millers sequel to his original classic. Faking his own death and creating an underworld civilization, bruce wayne has been keeping his eye on the world above. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. The dark knight strikes again story arc comic vine. Dark knight strikes again comic books issue 1 mycomicshop. Dark knight strikes again, the vol 01 by miller, frank and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It has been three years since the events of the dark knight returns, and everything is just fine. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period.
Find the value of the dc comic dark knight strikes again miniseries. Set three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again follows a similar structure. 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. Frank millers sequel to the dark knight returns is collected in trade paperback form for the first time. Moreover, dksa is packed full of characters who will mean little to those unfamiliar with the dc comics. Frank millers new batman comic isnt great, but goes hard as hell. The dark knight strikes again comic book tv tropes. Issue 2b black border variant cover, frank millerlynn varley. Nov 19, 2014 ostensibly set only three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again was actually 15 years later and it shows. 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. Here was a crimeridden and controlled world that demanded the return of the hero. Dark knight strikes again 2001 comic books mycomicshop.
It was originally published by dc comicss imprint elseworld. Jun 11, 2011 should the dark knight strikes again be judged on its own merits and viewed as a singular piece of work separate from the dark knight returns. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. The dark knight strikes again is frank millers followup to his hugely successful batman. Miller and varleys styles had both evolved over the intervening years and so had the techniques commonly used in comic books. 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. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman miniseries by frank. 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 strikes again last edited by cloudguy on 070218 05. Dark knight strikes again comic books for sale online. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Ostensibly set only three years after the events of the dark knight returns, the dark knight strikes again was actually 15 years later and it shows. 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. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a batman. The dark knight strikes again 02 of 03 2002 view comic online. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Frank millers new batman comic isnt great, but goes hard as. Along with tim burtons 1989 batman as well as the batman animated tv series in the early 90s, the bat mania revival was in full swing. Pretty much the entire cast, with a few exceptions, such as carrie kelly.
Sales figures on the dark knight strikes again indicate that dcs followup to the dark knight returns is in very high demand. I realized the fundamental problem with this comic is that its not even about batman. Dc comics is pleased to announce that the december 7 issue of entertainment weekly, which goes on sale today, has an exclusive sneak peek feature on the dark knight strikes again, which hits comic book stores on wednesday, december 5. 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. 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. The dark knight strikes again, also known as dark knight 2, was a three issue. Millers work left an indelible mark on the industry, but fans would have to wait 15 years for an actual dark knight sequel, which came in the form of the dark knight strikes again in 2001. May 25, 2017 frank millers new batman comic isnt great, but goes hard as hell. Comic book superhero fans will find much to enjoy here, but others would be better off sticking with the original. The dark knight strikes again continues writer and artist frank millers dystopian batman tale in gritty blackandwhite inks as it has never been seen before.
What is your dark knight strikes again, the comic book worth. We are temporarily closed but will reopen monday, april 20th, and begin accepting orders again friday april 17th. After going underground, batman and his young sidekick, catgirl train an army of batboys to save the world from a policestate dictatorship led by lex luthor. 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. Other articles where the dark knight strikes again is discussed. As installments of the dk2 comic appeared, controversy mounted. The dark knight strikes again also referred to as dk2 is a threeissue comic book limited series about batman, written and drawn by frank miller and colored by lynn varley. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. This volume includes the complete 3part story, plus sketches and other exciting material. Excitement is also evident in online forums where fans discuss the arrival of the new book on december 5th. The dark knight strikes again 01 of 03 2001 viewcomic. This handpainted coldcast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of batman with his sidekick, catgirl aka carrie kelley perched on his shoulder. Only three years later in the storyline, superheroes are outlawed, the government is corrupt, and marshal law is declared.
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