Frank Miller returns to Batman with “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child”

Revealed in DC Comics’ solicitations for December 2019, Frank Miller is returning to the possible future world of Batman he created, as he teams up with artist Rafael Grampa to pen a new three issue miniseries called “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child”.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, The Golden Child is set three years after the events of “Datk Knight III: The Master Race” - with the focus of the story centering on Jonathan Kent - the second child of Superman and Wonder Woman. Also confirmed to return is Carrie Kelly - the former Robin and Bruce Wayne’s second in command who has matured into the role of Batwoman

Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child will hit stores on December 11.

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #9 Exclusive Look released at CBR

Finally arriving in shops this week and bringing an end to the latest series that serves as a continuation to Frank Miller's 1986 masterpiece that is "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", DC Comics has released via Comic Book Resources an exclusive look at the ninth issue of "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" - the epic conclusion to the saga that sees Bruce Wayne come out of retirement as Batman once more and teaming up with familiar allies to take on a race of Kryptonians bent on taking over the planet with an iron fist.

Co-written by Brian Azzarello and Frank Miller and featuring art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson, this is the epic finale those who have started on the miniseries should not miss (as well as the army of variant covers including the one above by Jim Lee). Grab DK III #9 on June 7th in comic shops worldwide.

Throwback Thursday: 30 Years of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns...

About 30 years have passed since one of the most important and genuine works in comic book history, The Dark Knight Returns, burst into the picture and brought back something that was sorely lacking for a time... A Batman who was, for all intents and purposes, THE DARK KNIGHT. Putting together a story of an older Bruce Wayne who was well past his prime yet still burning with the desire to make a difference and stand against crime and injustice, Frank Miller set the bar in depicting a Batman that not only embraced his mission again, but also returned to his dark roots and didn't hesitate to instill fear and intimidation to those who preyed on the innocent.

Published as a four issue miniseries beginning in February 1986, The Dark Knight Returns forever changed the landscape of comics as we knew it then and how we know it now. It not only defined Batman for a generation and inspired his portrayal in several mediums and films like Tim Burton's Batman films and Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy, but it also serves as the DIRECT INSPIRATION behind the upcoming DC Films' epic "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", where Ben Affleck plays a more hardenered, older, and experienced Batman than anything depicted in film.

In fact, the regular Batsuit and Batarmor were inspired by The Dark Knight Returns, and taking on Supes is directly lifted from the last chapter of that graphic novel saga, "The Dark Knight Falls".

With a new sequel series currently running in Dark Knight III: The Master Race, attention and focus is clearly directed at this classic and its influence on BvS. We'll just have to wait and see what happens on March 25th between the Last Son of Krypton and Dark Knight on film, but for now we honor 30 years of TDKR... Happy Anniversary, The Dark Knight Returns!

Jim Lee reveals his variant cover to "Dark Knight III: The Master Race"

Showing off his entry into what is already an amazing collection of variant covers for what is literally the newest and most ambitious sequel to one of the most legendary Batman stories of all time, DC Comics co-publisher and artist extraordinaire Jim Lee shared via his Facebook page his variant cover to "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" - which shows a wounded Batman straight from the climactic fight scene he has with The Joker, only with new protege and sidekick Carrie Kelly aka Robin by his side inside a cave.

Dark Knight III: The Master Race is scheduled to be released on November 25.

NYCC '15: Dark Knight Returns 30th Anniversary Panel Video online

As one of the most influential Batman stories AND graphic novels of all time, The Dark Knight Returns certainly is getting all the attention thanks to the coming of a new sequel in Dark Knight III: The Master Race this November and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" in March 2016. In fact, next year is the 30th Anniversary of the four-book series... And DC Comics had a panel just for the occasion for last weekend's New York Comic Con.

Now, they are happy to present the entire panel discussion with the likes of Jim Lee, Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson... And Frank Miller!



Dark Knight Returns 30th Anniversary Panel – NYCC

Jim Lee presents Scott Williams' variant cover take on "Dark Knight III: The Master Race"

With the release date coming up to one of the most hyped up sequels of this year, Jim Lee's official Facebook page has shared the first look at Scott Williams' stellar looking variant cover to "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" - the final chapter to the epic Dark Knight Returns saga by Frank Miller.

Drawn in a style reminiscent of Lee's work and showing that his work as the artist's long time collaborator and inker paid off, Williams' take shows of Batman and Carrie Kelly's Robin as they soar through the rooftops of Gotham City, in a piece that is a direct nod to 1986's "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns". It is one of SEVERAL variant covers for the new Batman story, set in a future where Batman has come out of retirement to once again make a stand and fight for justice.

The first issue of Dark Knight III: The Master Race hits on November 25th.