#28 in Dystopian
The Dark Knight Returns
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About the book
The Dark Knight Returns is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley, and published by DC Comics. It tells an alternative story of Bruce Wayne who, at 55 years old, returns from a decade of retirement to fight crime while facing opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government. The story also features the return of classic foes Two-Face and the Joker, and culminates in a confrontation with Superman, who is now an instrument of the government.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 57 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 24% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Dystopian average of 7.7. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 45 | 79% |
| Hardcover | 6.5 | 12 | 21% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Good prequel to TDKR and probably the 3rd best entry in the series but doesn't feel like a must read for fans of TDKR.”
Frequently asked
What is The Dark Knight Returns rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 57 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Dark Knight Returns worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 57 ratings, which puts it ahead of 47 % of the Dystopian shelf.
Where does The Dark Knight Returns rank?
#28 in Dystopian on the current snapshot.
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