Series

Batman: The Dark Knight (1986)

DC Comics •

1986 - 1986

Description

Batman: The Dark Knight is a 1986 four-issue miniseries written and drawn by Frank Miller for DC Comics, in which Batman returns from retirement to face crime in a grim, near-future Gotham, with allies such as Alfred Pennyworth and Carrie Kelley.

Series Details

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Limited Series

Status

Completed

Run

1986 - 1986

Issues Count

Awards

Kirby Award - Best Finite Series (1987), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Comic Book Story (1986), Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Limited Comic Book Series (1986)

Genre

Superhero

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

Dennis O'Neil

Editor

Dick Giordano

Editor

Frank Miller

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

John Costanza

Letterer

Klaus Janson

Inker

Lee Keys

Letterer

Lynn Varley

Colorist, Cover Artist

Todd McFarlane

Artist, Inker

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Availability

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Issues

The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight (1986)

Mar 20, 1986

The Dark Knight Triumphant

Batman: The Dark Knight (1986)

Apr 17, 1986

Hunt the Dark Knight

Batman: The Dark Knight (1986)

May 15, 1986

The Dark Knight Falls

Batman: The Dark Knight (1986)

Aug 26, 1986

Lists

Cover from Essential Reading Orders for New Comic Readers

Essential Reading Orders for New Comic Readers

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dangioffre Staff

Essential Reading Orders for New Comic Readers is a curated starting point for anyone new to comics who wants great stories without getting lost in decades of continuity. This list focuses on landmark series and self-contained runs that are easy to jump into, widely acclaimed, and representative of what makes comics special across different publishers and styles. Each entry stands on its own while also helping new readers build confidence, discover their tastes, and decide where to go next without feeling overwhelmed.

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