The Dark Knight Strikes Again

comic-book series

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"The Dark Knight Strikes Again" is a comic book series written and drawn by Frank Miller, released in 2001-2002. It is a follow-up to Miller's acclaimed "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns". While it sold well, it did not achieve the same critical or commercial success as its predecessor. The series is part of Miller's alternative take on the Batman character.1

It is important to distinguish this comic book series from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight," which is part of Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy and is celebrated for its gritty portrayal of Gotham and Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker.2

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…alternative take on Batman with The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001–02), which sold well but failed to garner the critical and commercial acclaim enjoyed by its predecessor. Miller’s All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder (2005–08; with artist Jim Lee) was perhaps his most divisive work yet, with readers left…
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…alternative take on Batman with The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001–02), which sold well but failed to garner the critical and commercial acclaim enjoyed by its predecessor. Miller’s All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder (2005–08; with artist Jim Lee) was perhaps his most divisive work yet, with readers left…
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