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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition
Frank Miller's genre-defining graphic novel celebrates its 40th year anniversary with a new deluxe edition.
In 1986, comics visionary Frank Miller, along with Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley, reenvisioned the Dark Knight in a bold way that has since revolutionized the way people view superhero comics.
It’s been 10 years since the Batman was last seen, and Gotham City has since decayed into a cesspool of crime. But now something has stirred within Bruce Wayne, reminding him of the solemn vow he made to his parents. As Gotham falls prey to gangs and as the threat of nuclear war looms, Bruce can no longer stand by idly. The night belongs to Batman, and it’s time to remind the world that justice still exists.
This 40th anniversary deluxe edition of the beloved classic collects the original four-issue Prestige series and includes a new afterword by Miller; a tribute cover gallery featuring artwork by Jim Lee, Jock, and others; and more!
In 1986, comics visionary Frank Miller, along with Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley, reenvisioned the Dark Knight in a bold way that has since revolutionized the way people view superhero comics.
It’s been 10 years since the Batman was last seen, and Gotham City has since decayed into a cesspool of crime. But now something has stirred within Bruce Wayne, reminding him of the solemn vow he made to his parents. As Gotham falls prey to gangs and as the threat of nuclear war looms, Bruce can no longer stand by idly. The night belongs to Batman, and it’s time to remind the world that justice still exists.
This 40th anniversary deluxe edition of the beloved classic collects the original four-issue Prestige series and includes a new afterword by Miller; a tribute cover gallery featuring artwork by Jim Lee, Jock, and others; and more!
- GenresBatman
280 pages, Hardcover
Published September 15, 2026
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Frank Miller
1,403 books5,667 followersFrank Miller is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. He is one of the most widely-recognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. His most notable works include Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One and 300.
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October 30, 2026
A masterpiece of the comics medium. The only negative I have is that the art is an an acquired taste, but truly fits the books overall style once you give it a chance.
This is the perfect mirror to Batman Year One. Where year one is low key, this is a bombastic Batman movie in comic book form (before there was ever a Batman movie keep in mind). Explosive in the best way. I love it more every time I read it.
This deluxe edition is beautiful in hand. It could be displayed with or without the dust jacket it’s such a good looking book either way.
“The rain of my chest is a baptism. I’m born again.”
Gives me chills every time
This is the perfect mirror to Batman Year One. Where year one is low key, this is a bombastic Batman movie in comic book form (before there was ever a Batman movie keep in mind). Explosive in the best way. I love it more every time I read it.
This deluxe edition is beautiful in hand. It could be displayed with or without the dust jacket it’s such a good looking book either way.
“The rain of my chest is a baptism. I’m born again.”
Gives me chills every time
November 4, 2026
I read the oversized Gallery Edition of one of my all-time favorite comic books. This edition presents the original penciled and inked pages in actual size, which is massive in size and weight. It’s also a unique and intimate way to revisit such a fantastic piece of comic art, and breathes new life into a book I’ve loved since 1989.
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