Dark Knight Returns #2, page 46
Artists: Frank Miller (Penciller) , Klaus Janson (Inker)
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DescriptionOne of the neat things about comics is that creators are always reinventing titles. In some cases, it’s for the good; in other cases, not so much. You can look back to the 30’s and 40’s for stories that created characters that still resonate today. But, given it’s an industry with so much creativity, it’s not surprising that there are always new stories of those older heroes and villains that have an outsized impact on the comic omniverse. A good example is the Dark Knight Returns. Although the book first came out in 1986, I would argue that it’s still having a rippling impact on the comics that we read today. In the last Heritage auction, there was a scene from the first of the four books that worked it’s magic on me. It was the final scene cementing the return of Batman with his public defeat of the Mutant Gang leader. I read these off of the rack, and remembered thinking that I didn’t know how this was going to turn out, given that the gang leader had been shown to be stronger, faster and tougher than Batman. It’s always difficult to create tension with long-standing characters, but that was the beauty of the Dark Knight Returns. You really didn’t know how it was going to end, and it seemed pretty clear that nothing was off the table. It was great how Miller set the tone, built up to the battle, and created real tension.
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Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/3/2014
One of my favorite (of many) sequences from this classic!!! Excellent page, showing that the Batman's still got it!!!! Fabulous score, my friend!!!!
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/3/2014
Grail Congrats! One of the Best and most Definitive pages from the series!
Alex Johnson 
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 3/3/2014
An excellent example of that very compelling book and a nice addition to your collect. Congrats!
Raymond Bryan
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/3/2014
Just a great page!! Congrats on an amazing addition!! The more you stare at it the better it gets!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/3/2014
Truly a masterful DKR page Ron! Can't imagine how thrilled it must be to acquire and own this treasure. Congrats!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/3/2014
OH Yeah! Dark Knight Triumphant!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
I D
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/3/2014
Wonderful page Ron. Impeccable example of the Dark Knight triumphant!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/3/2014
Agreed that the tension helped elevate this story to epic heights. I remember thinking that BATMAN seemed grossly overmatched by the Mutant and it seemed likely Batman could fail. Ron you have scored a climatic page from THE DKR classic.
Lenny Da Collector
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/3/2014
Ron Congrats! I think it's a great pickup and also a good price for a page like this! You have good tastes!
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/4/2014
The first time I read DKR I don't remember turning the pages after bruce fell into the cave. I had to go back and look at the artwork again because it happened between the panels for me. This is not ink on paper it's a piece of the magic carpet.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/4/2014
These last two DKR pages have both been fantastic pickups. Kudos!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/4/2014
A great page! And I agree, one of the most memorable scenes from Book One. Congratulations on being able to add this gem to your amazing collection!
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 3/4/2014
A stand out page that I still remember today...a wonderful pick up Ron!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/4/2014
Weird...another great TDKR page in your gallery. I'm shocked.
Migs DC
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/4/2014
The cameo of the "Matt Murdock" lawyer representing the mutant leader is also a nice addition.
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/4/2014
My Dark Knight "grail" would be a page from this fight sequence. The art and story in this section are my favorite in the entire series. Congrats on landing the exclamation mark to that chapter!!!
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/4/2014
DKR was full of memorable moments which are now so classic and this fight sequence was just key. Another amazing pick up, Ron. What can I say about your keen eye that you haven't heard already?!
Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010
Posted on 3/5/2014
Iconic page. Congrats on this great pick up!!
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/5/2014
Congrats Ron for this unforgettable classic scene ! Another tremendous page in your incredible collection.
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/5/2014
One of the defining moments of the series - very memorable, congrats!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/8/2014
Batman standing over the defeated mutant gang member is one of the most memorable from this book. Your collection just gets better with each new addition!!!!
Kyle K
Member Since 2012
Posted on 10/31/2016
Spectacular. Unforgettable moment and a lovely composition.
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