Review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) by Joe W — 22 Dec 2016
This is a bloodier, much more mature version of Batman.
It's the first half of a two-parter chronicling Bruce Wayne's absence and resurgence as the Dark Knight.
He's aging, a bit slower but can't escape the fact that Gotham still needs a protector.
Gotham is being overrun by the mutant gangs, Commissioner Gordon is retiring, and Robin is gone.
Even a new and upcoming female Robin wants to help Batman.
But he still faces public scrutiny; does Batman inspire people to save the city or fall into vigilante thinking? is he ultimately responsible for creating the very insane villains that he puts away?
There's no easy answer so Bruce takes it upon himself to get things done.
An ok start.
This review of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) was written by Joe W on 22 Dec 2016.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 has generally received very positive reviews.
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