The Dark Knight Returns (animated)

[Hashi Lebwohl]

Because I don't know how old any of you are, I don't know how many of you might remember Frank Miller's graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns" which came out in 1986; it, along with The Watchmen from the same time, formed the foundation of the new (at that time) era of dark and deconstructed hero motifs.

Well, it is being animated and Part 1 is scheduled for DVD release on 25 September. Peter Weller (Buckaroo Bonzai and Robocop, among others) will be voicing Bruce Wayne/Batman.

The trailer may be found here.

Basic plot without spoilers: Batman hasn't been seen for 10 years (most of the other heroes have also been forced into retirement, died, or have left the planet) but now a storm has arrived in the form of The Mutant Gang.

Of all the comics I used to have, I really miss my Dark Knight Returns. First edition, first printing from 1986. *whine* *cry*

Anyway...I still have to see the latest movie but I am looking forward to this, as well.

Presuming they are following the graphic novel as it was published, look for anachronistic cameo appearances by Ronald Reagan and Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

[Savor Dam]

Because I don't know how old any of you are...

FWIW, this will help you determine some of our ages. Not comprehensive and a bit dated, but it is more data than you may have previously had.

Now back to the main thrust of your thread...

[sgt.null]

excellent graphic novel - avoid the sequel though.

[Hashi Lebwohl]

I was unaware that it had a sequel. Given the ending of the first graphic novel, I am not certain what they could have done with a sequel, anyway.

[sgt.null]

I was unaware that it had a sequel. Given the ending of the first graphic novel, I am not certain what they could have done with a sequel, anyway.

frank miller went batshit insane at some point. read his all-star batman for further proof, here...

www.i-mockery.com/comics/longbox7/

[Hashi Lebwohl]

erm...wow. It's almost like he is writing in the style of an unskilled writer who is trying to copy Frank Miller's style. I think he is doing it on purpose to pass the time until Sin City 2 hits the big screen.

[sgt.null]

erm...wow. It's almost like he is writing in the style of an unskilled writer who is trying to copy Frank Miller's style. I think he is doing it on purpose to pass the time until Sin City 2 hits the big screen.

i think he simply lost his mind. the entire series trekked on like that. one more horrible page after another.

maybe he lost a bet?

at least Moore retained his talent with the League books...