This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns, a landmark storyline that redefined Batman for the modern age. written and illustrated by the team of Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lynn Varley, the four-issue mini-series is still a must-read adventure that follows an older Batman as he comes out of retirement to face off against several of his iconic rogues and mutant gangs that have emerged on the streets of Gotham. If you've never read it or you're looking to rediscover the gritty storyline, there are plenty of options available, from reprints of the mini-series to animated adaptations. Here's a closer look at what you can pick up currently.
The Dark Knight Returns graphic novels
The celebrated saga that is credited for transforming Batman's image from campy Caped Crusader back to a hard-boiled vigilante, this has been in print as a collected-edition graphic novel for many years now. The 30th Anniversary Edition paperback is the cheapest option at $12.82 (was $30), and a DC Compact Comics Edition will be released on April 7 and is priced at $10. This is part of DC's line of new pocket-friendly graphic novels, so if you're looking for some affordable reading material for your morning commute, it's a good option.
If you feel like spoiling yourself, you can also pick up The Dark Knight Returns Slipcase Set for $38.21 (was $50). Inside, you'll find all four volumes of The Dark Knight Returns in a hardcover format, housed inside a deluxe slipcase cover that features Frank Miller's iconic artwork. An Absolute Edition of The Dark Knight Returns that includes the sequel series The Dark Knight Strikes Again is also available, and it includes additional commentary on the stories.
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