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Frank Miller--Batman: The Dark Knight Returns-10th Anniversary Edition (1996)

Location: Miller, Frank
Artist: Frank  Miller (All)

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Dark Knight Returns 10th Anniversary Edition

Splash in Batman Noir: Dark Knight Returns
Artwork Details
Location: Miller, Frank
Title: Frank Miller--Batman: The Dark Knight Returns-10th Anniversary Edition (1996)
Artist:  Frank  Miller (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3612
Likes on CAF: 57
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 68
Added to Site: 3/14/2021

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I've been looking around for a Dark Knight Returns piece for a while now. Then out of the blue, I was offered this stunning Frank Miller illustration used in both The Dark Knight Returns--10th Anniversary Edition and in Batman Noir: The Dark Knight Returns. It's a fantastic piece depicting the Dark Knight as a towering figure balanced on a wire, staring down on Gotham City. It's interesting to me that he's shown balanced on a wire, since he is, in fact, trying to find the balance between good and evil, vengeance and mercy, life and death. Balancing on a wire also nods to the fact he is in actual physical danger. But there is hope--Perched on the wire beneath him is Carrie Kelly, the new Robin. She's not in his shadow, she's in the light. IMHO, it's one of the coolest new illustrations added to these editions.

Special thanks to Wesley Liu for allowing me to add it to my collection.

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Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

I see your FM channel is coming in loud and clear ;)

Great addition!

Michael 07 Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Just AMAZING!!

Steve . M Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Very nice!! 

Red Raven Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Awesome pièce Miller - congratulations !!

Stephen F Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Great piece!   Congrats!

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

LEGEN....wait for it...DARY. Congrats Bill

Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Love it, Bill - great addition!

James Dornoff Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Great Miller piece, congrats!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Agree with your assessment, one of the best FM DK images since the original telling.

Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Truly magnificent DKR piece, congrats Bill!  A bold, stylish image that perfectly reflects Miller's lamdmark work!

Sylvain R Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Beautiful cover, congrats!

Magnus X Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Wow, this is a GREAT piece; Congratulaions..!

Joshua Tan Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Wow what a great piece to join an already great collection!

Matt  Todd Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Congratulations Bill this is SPECTACULAR!!! What a wonderful addition to your collection!!! 

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Nice Bill!  Batman looks like he is judging me.  Well I'm sure he is.

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

That is one ultra cool piece!!  Wonderful addition to your fantastic collection.  Batman looks pretty comfortable standing on that wire.  Shows he has found his true balance.  He looks so imposing, and yeah I hafta agree with Janes, kinda judgy.  Having Carrie Kelly Robin in the image is a great bonus.  Congrats!!

Yo Kuri Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Great image! DKR seen through a Sin City lense. Love it! Congrats!

J. Sid Member Since 2004
2    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Yo Kuri wrote:
"  Great image! DKR seen through a Sin City lense. Love it! Congrats!
 "

Perfect comment.

John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

I've always liked Frank Miller's minimalist B&W contrasts, but I love the detail of the boot treads. I think it speaks a lot about the brutality of the book. 

Vik V Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Your description hits the nail. Perfect image of the DK. Congrats, Bill 

H P Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

A fantastic addition to your impressive collection!  Congrats Bill!

Brett C Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Exceptional!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Um, is mic dropping still a thing?

Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/6/2025

E DLS wrote:
"  Um, is mic dropping still a thing?
 "

If there are extenuating circumstances...OOPS, dropped my mike too. DKR is still my favorite ever US comic.

Jason K Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Fantastic addition! Congrats, Bill! 

Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Perfect write-up! Congrats!!

Vit Budin Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

And another gem :) Huge congratulations Bill !

Ron S Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Excellent!!

Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

This piece looks perfect in your awesome collection, Bill.  Thanks again!

Alex N Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Perfection, Bill!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

ALLEGORY! This is a fabulous example of it, Bill, as you so brilliantly described up above!

G. C. Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Incredible !! 

David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
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1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Killa Piece!!!!!

kent mansley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

So freaking amazing! Thank you for sharing this monumental piece! Huge congrats!

David K Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Epic!!!!!!!!!!

P T Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Wow!!! Another magnificent piece.

Harry M Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

I am more of a Sin City fan, but in this case I will make an exception. Miller at this finest. Congrats.

Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Keeping in mind that we're all at the mercy of what's available (or what we can surface to buy) and what we can afford, I'm always in awe of Bill's ability to curate a collection of apex one-and-done examples of wonderful comic art from various peak comics series. Here's another perfect example!

Frank Miller's dramatic energy and design sense are well represented here, but oddly enough... I think I'm responding to the brushy laid-in blacks as much as any other element! Thanks for sharing!

Steven biali001 Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Wow! Great!

Johnny M Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Since nobody else is commenting on this, I guess I will ;) 

 

Great pickup!! 

Tom Samot Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/14/2021

Jaw Dropping!!!

artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Powerful piece!  Love the shapes in this fantastic image and of course DKR is as good as comics get

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Fantastic cover. Love it.

Dean Abraham Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Stunning!!

A K Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

This is Frank Miller at the peak of his power.  Effortlessly moody and striking but with strong figurework.  Congratulations my friend!

J H Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Oh, yeah! The subtlety in this image, and all the themes and subtext are brilliantly supported by artistic tricks and choices. Miller says a lot with a paucity, as he does. Awesome! Huge congrats!

Justin Porter Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Freakn' fantastic! Congrats!

Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

How the hell did i miss this???? A piece of true historical legend. Congrats on adding a Miller Dark Knight to your Arsenal! 

bob fish Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Stunning !!

Nathan S Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

The work of a true MASTER.

Michael  Kirton Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Spectacular! Just...wow! 

M,B The collector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Very cool ! Fantastic 

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

A lot of ink on this page - almost has a Sin City feel to it - congrats on a great DK piece!

Lou Valenti Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

Striking FM.  A joy to own.  Congratulation!!

Dermot D Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 3/15/2021

WoW, that's a great pickup > Congrats Bill!

J L Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/16/2021

Great example Bill!!!!

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 3/17/2021

Man, a classic looking DKR shot if I've seen one! A worthy addition to your outstanding collection, Bill! Congrats!

Matt E. Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 3/28/2021

Oh yea, lovin' this one! Congrats

Keith Veronese Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/30/2021

A masterpiece!

Alexandre Collection Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 4/12/2021

Amazing addition to your great collection! Huge congrats!!

D J Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 4/20/2021

Perfect example. Congrats!

j sly Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 5/14/2021

Another beauty! Congrats!

Tim D Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 8/27/2021

Huge congrats! Art doesn’t get much better than this!

Eric B Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 8/10/2022

I'm really late to the congratulations party on this one Bill. HUGE addition. Bold. Graphic. An instant classic. My sincerest belated congrats. 

Some Collector Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 10/26/2022

Major, just Major.

Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 11/28/2022

Great iconic piece! The expressionist treatment of Batman and Robin is just flawless!

colin  L Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 4/12/2024

Perfection!

Randall Glass Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 12/10/2024

Brilliant!  I never really noticed the soles of shoes in comics until Miller showed them to me in his Sin City.  Batman's are just as nice.  Great lighting!

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