Frank Miller--Batman: The Dark Knight Returns-10th Anniversary Edition (1996)
Artist: Frank Miller (All)
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Dark Knight Returns 10th Anniversary Edition
Splash in Batman Noir: Dark Knight Returns
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DescriptionI'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. Social/Sharing |
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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!
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!
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!
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.
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/14/2021
This piece looks perfect in your awesome collection, Bill. Thanks again!
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!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/14/2021
So freaking amazing! Thank you for sharing this monumental piece! Huge congrats!
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!
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!!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/12/2021
Amazing addition to your great collection! Huge 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.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 11/28/2022
Great iconic piece! The expressionist treatment of Batman and Robin is just flawless!
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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