Batman : the Dark Knight returns / Frank Miller with Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley ; lettered by John Costanza. Batman created by Bob Kane.

Author: Miller, Frank, 1957-

Publisher: New York : DC Comics, c2002.

ISBN: 9780613536707
0613536703
9781563893421 (pbk.)
1563893428 (pbk.)

Description: 197 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Subject: Batman (Fictitious character) Comic books, strips, etc.
Superheroes Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Superhero comic books, strips, etc.

Target Audience: 012-up.

Notes: "Originally published in single magazine form as Batman, the Dark Knigt returns 1-4.

Contents: Bk. 1. The Dark Knight returns -- bk. 2. The Dark Knight triumphant -- bk. 3. Hunt the Dark Knight -- bk. 4. The Dark Knight falls -- Gallery, the original covers -- The original plot, the Dark Night falls.

Summary: Gotham City is a hell on earth, street gangs roam but there are no heroes. Decay is ubiquitous. Where is a hero to save Gotham? It is 10 years since the last recorded sighting of the Batman.