The Dark Knight Returns

The Dark Knight Returns (known as DKR by fans) is a superhero comic book story published by DC Comics between 1985 and 1986, starring Batman. The story's creator, Frank Miller, sought to create a fitting "end" for the character of Batman: just as the Norse myths had their Ragnarok, so would Batman eventually meet his end.

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Superhero - DC Comics - 1985 - 1986 - Batman - Frank Miller - Norse myths - Ragnarok

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The story takes place in a timeline that has not come to pass in the continuity of current DC Comics, so is not considered canonical. However, certain elements of Miller's tale did subsequently make it into the main DC Universe, most notably some of the backstory of the series. For example, Miller's Batman is haunted by the death of Robin, which would later be incorporated into continuity with , as would an explanation of how Miller's Green Arrow lost his arm, although in this latter case, continuity deviates somewhat from DKR.

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Continuity - DC Comics - Canonical - DC Universe - Robin - Green Arrow

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