The dark knight returns, part 1 region 2, we kept being shown glimpse of the joker in a lunatic asylum. The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a twopart directtovideo animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by frank miller, preceded by part 1. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Does batman kill the joker in the dark knight returns part 2. A new breed of criminal ravages gotham city, forcing 55yearold bruce wayne back into the cape and cowl.
Its probably the best dc story ever written, definitely the best batman story. Today, we have word that this animated sequel is currently available for. Part 1 was released september 25, 2012, and part 2 was released january 29, 20. Frank miller completely reinvents the legend of batman in his saga of a nearfuture gotham city gone to rot, ten years after the dark knights retirement. It demonstrates that batman is the dominant personality between the two of these heroes.
Batman killed people in the dark knight returns, which inspired zack snyder to have him kill in batman v superman. The dark knight returns, part 2 peter weller ariel winter david selby 20 batman and his new sidekick, robin, deal with the jokers newest plot, while superman brings a global catastrophe to gotham. The dark knight returns part 2 20 part two of this superhero action film finds batman and his new sidekick up against an old foe the joker. With peter weller, ariel winter, michael emerson, david selby. Bruce wayne, aged 55, has given up the mantle of batman after the death of jason. It is ten years after an aging batman has retired, and gotham city has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by.
Although the aging dark knight has returned to crime fighting, gotham city and the rest of america no longer want his brand of vigilantism. For instance, toy story was nearly canceled due to its initial tone, and the original version of e. The dark knight returns, part 2 bluray details revealed. In the end, the dark knight returns is a classic piece, a part of the history of not only frank millers batman but batman, the character.
Batman afterwards kept talking to the dead joker saying stop laughing, maybe hinting that he was hallucinating at parts of the scene. The role entrusted to obrien shouldnt be too much of a stretch. The dark knight returns, part 2 will debut on bluray and dvd january 29. The dark knight returns part 1 although warner bros. The last one represents a real highlight, particularly interviews with kane during the release of the tim burton batman and some delightfully snarky reminiscences from longtime kane frenemy. The dark knight returns, part 1 was a stunning triumph in the way that it took frank millers seminal storyline which forever changed the face of batman and effectively captured the dark, brooding, meditation on who batman is, and what he stands for despite the obstacles of pagetoscreen translation. Now, for the first time, witness the legend of the dark knight returns, presented as an over twohour unabridged and seamless animated feature. Did batman kill the mutant leader in the dark knight. Did the dark knight secretly kill his archenemy 20 years. After the death of his protege jason todd, bruce wayne retired his batman persona.
It later shows him collapsing on the floor, with later news reports confirming his death. The dark knight returns, part 2 all critics 3 fresh 3 its rated pg, as was its predecessor, but its full of gore and pain and trauma. Spoilers insidequestion about the dark knight returns part 2 near the end of the movie, when batman is fighting superman, alfred has a seizure. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight. The dark knight rises official site trailer, gallery. Now, when his city needs him most, the dark knight returns in a blaze of glory. It was directed by jay oliva, who worked as a storyboard artist on man of steel, under the red hood, year one and batman v superman. Since the comic book miniseries came out in the mid 80s, fans have been salivating for some kind of film adaptation of this brutal story. Home entertainment as a bluray combo pack and dvd, on demand and for download. Millers story used a lot of voiceover narration, for instance, which isnt a. Will there be a dark knight returns part 3 movie based on. Why batman v superman will be the best batman on screen. The dark knight returns is a batman story written by frank miller with illustrations by miller, klaus janson, and lynn varley in 1986.
Spoilers insidequestion about the dark knight returns part 2. It stars peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, and wade williams. Finally the joker hatches a plan for one last showdown between him and the batman. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the. The pg film is produced by warner premiere, dc entertainment and warner bros. Like the previous installment, its extremely violent, with almost constant fighting, blood, guns, shooting, stabbing, and death. At least, thats the argument put forward by comic writer grant morrison, who this month finished a seven.
The cast of notable and unlikely actors providing voices for the dark knight returns, part 2 is growing by the day. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated superhero film, an adaptation of the 1986 comic book the dark knight returns by frank miller. With peter weller, ariel winter, david selby, wade williams. The days of the batman and other noble super heroes are but faded memories. The first part of comicsverses trilogy of articles focusing on frank. Batman arkham knight jason todds death joker kills robin torture scene. The original frank millers dark returns comic has four volumes. Batman kills joker the dark knight returns youtube.
Batman vs superman the dark knight returns hd video. It is a definite mustread for anyone, not just frank millers batman fans. Completely without a conscience and utterly unredeemable. The storys purpose was to turn batman into the dark, gritty. The dark knight returns is a twopart 201220 animated film featuring the dc comics character batman. Several other batman veterans were also involved in the film. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics. As if that werent enough, the president has asked the man of steel to put a stop to batmans vigilante activities. The only area in which the dark knight returns, part 2 suffers, is foretold in the title. Late nights conan obrien is the latest to lend his vocals to the dc animated film based on frank millers iconic graphic novel.
But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era. The dark knight returns part 2 is the second in a twopart. Spoilers ahead the dark knight returns is based on a comic book of the same name. The dark knight returns, part 1 represents the 15th film in the ongoing series. The feds want the man of tomorrow to put a stop to him. Many times weve seen filmmakers struggle with maintaining the correct tone and aesthetic for their movie.
The batman that many people know and love today was spawned not in the 1930s, when the caped crusader first appeared in comic books but rather in the 1980s, under the revisionary design of writerartist frank miller, creator of sin city and 300. Laughing in the face of death an allnew featurette. The dark knight returns by frank miller is very satisfying on all accounts. The dark knight returns, part 2, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of dc universe animated original movies, arrives january 29 from warner bros. Continuing where the dark knight returns, part 1 left off, batman. This masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world. If you enjoyed this video hit the like button and subscribe for more.
The dark knight returns is a twopart directtovideo animated. It turns out that batman killed the joker way back in the 80s, and no one really noticed. The dark knight returns, part 1 is extremely violent. It is a limited series set in a possible future, portrayed as batmans last adventure.
When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. The dark knight returns, part 2, batman voiced by peter weller and his new, female robin voiced by ariel winter continue fighting the new wave of crime in gotham city, perpetuated by vigilante gangs. As the hype for arkham origins builds, i will be uploading random cool batman stuff, here and there. In bruces mind, his chance at a normal life died with his parents all those years ago. The dark knight returns part 2 dvd based on frank millers acclaimed graphic novel, this intense and visually inventive twopart animated film tells the story of an alternate future for batman. To make matters worse, a new police commissioner has replaced james gordon and has issued an arrest warrant for batman. Here, your question pertains to the animated adaptation of frank millers dark knight returns and not the christopher nolans dark knight trilogy which is completely different. A great story like dark knight returns gets a twopart treatment, and just like part 1, part 2 is just as great to watch, even with some parts that got cut out of the adaptation like jokers kiss of death with the dr. As batman has said, the government sent supes to stop batman because batman was not afraid to do things. Frank miller announces new dark knight returns sequel read more. Returns, part 2 is now available on dvd, bluray and digital download. The dark knight returns, part 1 is a mustbuy for any batman fan including those who swear by the comic version of the story. The dark knight returns, part 2 is the conclusion to the animated movie based on the legendary 1986 comic book.
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