The Dark Knight Returns - Comic Breakdown

[@briangeorge95able]

Batman: All the people I have murdered by letting you live. Joker: I have never kept count. Batman: I did. Joker: I know, and I love you for it One of the best dialogues you can find in the comics. Simply Gives you goosebumps.

[@fakeextrovert2240]

It is not in comic

[@maultie860]

you got that from the animated movie

[@XSRVX_01]

Technically not in the book but something like it is said in Bruce's head. Honestly the animated movie is a near 1 to 1 adaptation, difference is instead of internal monologues there's more dialogue

[@LoverOfManyArts]

One of the greatest batman storylines of all time in my opinion

[@thebestofthebest5724]

One of the greatest stories in literature period same goes with watchmen

[@arischuman4156]

The. Killing. Joke. By far the best

[@somerandolad]

Both stories are highly overrated.

[@kingthirumall4455]

No not really

[@iqqh]

Arkham asylum a serious place on a serious earth is the best. It's so refreshing it's a horror book not even a super hero story

[@GOGIANTS1091]

Peter Weller was a great Batman voice

[@generalkenobi7873]

+Sal Scalici Yes but Kevin Conroy is THE BEST BATMAN VOICE EVER! ^^

[@GOGIANTS1091]

You Don't have to tell me that, to me he is the greatest Batman of all time. I was just saying Peter Weller gives us a great portrayal of the old age Batman

[@eatme982]

Kevin Conroy is great for a younger batman. This, however, is an old man. Peter Weller was better suited to the role.

[@Warvvolf]

I wish it had been Michael Ironside. He played to Dark Knight Returns in the old animated series. But Robocop kinda grows on you.

[@dox3401]

WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME!?!?!?!?!!?

[@TheRicksay]

It was sad how Alfred died.

[@seunglee6990]

TheRicksay he was just trying to get back to the mansion but then old age got to him

[@SkywardSpork]

@@seunglee6990 Alfred being a father to Bruce really rubs off on fans as well, you forget he can succome to age like everyone else, especially as a comic book character, he's as much a super hero as anyone else in DC.

[@CitizenDuarte]

It's pretty hard to imagine anyone but Kevin Conroy as the voice of Batman, but I think that a lot of people can agree that Peter Weller did a fantastic job in the DKR film.

[@shadowwriter4538]

Batman is the best hero in DC

[@JohnLoeffler78]

Agreed!!

[@alextuplin7959]

No he's not...he's the best hero of all time

[@kingofking6726]

no man superman is was,is and always the great

[@JohnLoeffler78]

+Alex Tuplin LOL... I'm a Marvel guy, so I'm gonna disagree with that. He's in my top 3 though! I don't think you can like comic books and not appreciate Batman! Now that I think about it... my top 2!

[@timlynch876]

I live the punnisher more

[@Jay30k]

...or get The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition on Blu-ray: DC combined the two movies into one seamless movie. After or before watching BvS in the theater, you might also enjoy watching the animated movie at home

[@theronin]

when I was a kid I got my first summer job as a messenger in NYC, I was 16, I remember spending my first paycheck buying Batman comics, The greatest superhero ever! period.

[@Plus27]

you forgot the part which caused anarchy in whole of USA, and the governments take on batman, its the essential part of the story as well

[@keatonrodriguez6719]

"You gave them the power that should have been ours. Just like your parents taught you to. My parents taught me a different lesson...lying on the street shaking in deep shock-dying for no reason at all-they showed me that the world only makes sense when you force it to." -One of the best monologues also

[@plasticweapon]

as long as you don't stop and think about what he's saying.

[@martinyoon5252]

Can you talk about the sequel it's a bit confusing

[@Chandasouk]

I hated the art, but The Dark Knight Returns was a cool story. The movie adaptation was great too.

[@Chandasouk]

***** Frank Millar's art was OK, but I thought it looked quite strange at times. I never read the sequel, but heard the art took a turn for the worst.

[@phoistmallus2642]

+Chandasouk Oh GOD the art is utter garbage.

[@DarkshadowXD63]

I don't like fat Batman

[@Andrew19991000]

The art is amazing

[@ReservoirPunk]

The art is incredible

[@flowersrneat4019]

"you don't get it son this isn't a mud hole, this is an operating table and I'm the surgeon!" best lines said within tdkr 4.

[@phantomloard0138]

watched the animated movie. by far one of my favourite versions of batmans so far

[@SalMag7]

Only 900k subs? You deserve over 5 mil for the quality content you upload.

[@jonathancummins6234]

Dude, I never leave comments but I have to say, I love all your videos. It's been years since I read the dark Knight returns and this was a great refresher. Thank you

[@matthewdurham2780]

Thank you arris for all the comic book info Watching your videos are one of my favorite things my grandpa is in the hospital and these videos that you make are helping me through it

[@orlandotheg1923]

I want the figures.

[@Nickknows00]

i was literally looking for a video like this yesterday and nothing! thanks variant

[@qieffcastaneda3233]

I tbh got goosebumps during that TDKR speech video

[@Jbat43]

I agree with you Arris, this is one of the best Batman stories ever told.

[@DarkAngel40]

I do admit, both the story and the cartoon movie they did were excellent. To those who complain about the cartoon movie, here's the thing. In most cases, when they adapt a novel into a cartoon movie, they try to stay as close to the art style of the book as possible. That's why the cartoon movie looks a little grittier. They stuck to the colors and style of the book as best they could. Also, I LOVED Peter Welker's performance as Batman. Hearing him give that speech at the end when he beat the shit out of Supes gave me chills. And for those who don't know who Peter Welker is, look up Robocop 80s version. Not that shitty remake they tried to do.

[@thetrueforce7226]

They should have cast Kevin Conroy as Batman in The Dark Knight Returns since let me say it and I hope all you guys agree on this he "is" Batman it would have made the movie a whole helluva lot better if Kevin Conroy said the epic line as Batman when Batman was kicking the ever living shit out of Superman Kevin Conroy "is" the Batman and that's that.

[@titoaldunate]

What did it for me was the soundtrack, it gave this story the ambience it deserved

[@mkhanman12345]

I liked cartoon version Nothing wrong with it.

[@idabomb2699]

History of Norman Osborn

[@xX_swagger_Xx]

(Spoiler alert) Why did you leave out the nuke? I mean a nuke is kinda big deal…

[@Skypetroller]

Happend in the batman vs superman movie

[@Calzaki]

6:20: Leave out some of the most important facts of the entire story... Like how superman's "mission" to South America had been to try and stop a nuclear bomb, which he failed at, the nuclear explosion itself weakening him and the subsequent nuclear winter blocking out the sun and cutting off a lot of his power (import to the fight with batman later on) Also the nuclear winter and the electromagnetic pulse takes out all of gothams electrics and communication sending it into chaos with riots and looting... This is the ONLY reason Batman acknowledges the violent thugs and gang members who were making him their leader simply because he kicked the last guys ass... And he accepts them because he can't restore peace to gotham without some sort of an army. On a normal day theres no way Batman would have gone out to the guys who a few weeks ago were part of a gang trying to kill them and offer to be their leader.

[@kevinleeisme]

Callum Armour thank you for some info. I don't really understand why superman was trying to kill batman. Can anyone help explain this.

[@jonathanbarker1016]

Arris that was cool as always .And you are right the Dark Knight Returns is one of the best Batman stories .I have read it several times over the years .And the story still holds up .From way back in the 80's or reboot 86 ,As now think of it .Since it did come out post Crisis .I can wait to hear your review of Batman V. Superman .

[@SuiSiderzZzZ]

Great work! Since i am a huge Tim Drake fan, i would like to see a video how he became Red Robin! But in the end of the day still Nightwing is my best Robin. Thank you!

[@robertmccracken3763]

I'm in the middle of re-reading this comic, I'm appreciating it a lot more. it was one of my first comics, along with year one and The Dark knight Strikes Again!

[@SFsplicer]

Just saw Batman V Superman in sweden. I got the ending spoiled before thanks to people at early screenings. The movie was okey imo, the fight between Batman and Superman was amazing but the build up to it was actually kinda boring. But a descent movie i have to say. Affleck kicked ass as Batman :D I hope you others will enjoy it more tho =)

[@PrMtHs666]

So what happened

[@jamarthomas3071]

did batman win 😐😯😮

[@SFsplicer]

Bro chill Will not spoil anything here :D

[@gaminguest2394]

+jamar Thomas yes I watched it

[@gaminguest2394]

+jamar Thomas yes I watched it

[@jacksonpage7977]

Arris, PLEASE RESPOND, where do you get your shirts?

[@conor4475]

Ive gotta say it, I hate the art in dark night returns but the story is quality

[@donaldburgess437]

Agreed. The drawing is horrendous.

[@elpadrino1128]

What? Yeah I mean its not for everyone but horrendous?? I tought it was pretty cool, but yeah it looks like frank miller wasn't really putting that much effort into it but at least it doesnt look like the dark knight strikes back...

[@donaldburgess437]

+El Padrino Well sometimes I think that maybe it was a style of drawing that isn't normal to regular comic book readers, but man some panels are cringe worthy. It doesn't lessen the value of the comic to me, still amazing, but its not the best drawing.

[@loganomer7444]

The animated feature is 🔥

[@donaldburgess437]

+MetroForLife I always thought Dark Knight Returns Bruce Wayne resembles an old mobster lol.

[@DarkDekicDuka]

Could you please do an episode on the most important things from Batman's life? Kind of like a life story just... shorter. For example, all of the sidekicks, what happened to each one etc.

[@ZaneTheAssasin]

+Luke Lengic (DarkDekicDuka) That is a long ass episode.

[@DarkDekicDuka]

+Pepsiman It doesn't have to be longer than 12 minutes. For example, Bruce's parents are killed, he trains, boom Batman, here's Robin, he quits, becomes Nightwing, Jason Todd is Robin etc.

[@JohnLoeffler78]

+Luke Lengic (DarkDekicDuka) They've covered just about EVERYTHING that is Batman... just not in one episode!

[@alexcaraballo3189]

That clip would have been better if it was read by Kevin Conroy.

[@rinorkalimashi99]

Actually no , because the person who voices batman in dkr does it just fine

[@alexcaraballo3189]

+Rinor Kalimashi I'm sorry you settle for "just fine". Just imagine, if you will, Kevin Conroy; the iconic voice of Batman, delivering that line. You go from "just fine" to extraordinary!

[@benjotsumal6146]

+Alex Caraballo Kevin Conroy's Batman would never kill anyone. This "alternate version" of Batman is a murderer. What's wrong with getting a different voice actor for a "different" Batman. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are hands down the best Batman and Joker. But you fans are assholes when it comes to anyone else voicing batman and joker. Let other people have a chance at the role. It's not like Kevin and Mark are going anywhere their next Batman project is Killing Joke which is more fitting for them than this version of the characters.

[@alexcaraballo3189]

+Benjot Sumal whoa there, I didn't call you out of your name. At 7 minutes and 8 seconds, the actor that plays the general in Man of Steel reads the quote from the Dark Knight Returns, and that is what my comment is about, having Kevin Conroy read that quote. I don't mind any other person playing the role of Batman, I just have a special place in my heart for those iconic voice actors. It's not because I'm a fanboy, it's because when I close my eyes and think of Batman, he sounds like the Kevin Conroy Batman. Same with the Joker and Mark Hamill. It's the reason they are in the upcoming Killing joke, and why they were in the Batman Arkham video games.

[@alexcaraballo3189]

+Benjot Sumal and you contradicted yourself several times in your comment. Just saying

[@christianjoshuaparedes3538]

i watched the movie and it was great

[@raffeesingleton-rogers6705]

That one man speech gave me chills

[@moutasim98]

that monologue gave me goosebumps

[@Ollie-dh9it]

I have an original 1986 graphic novel of the 4 comics and it's pretty dope

[@JohnDoe-gg1jn]

when you promise somthing you keep it !!!! thank you you are an awsome guy keep on the good work Arris

[@enad6737]

How did they tease BVS with that epic "one man who beat speech" then decide to not include it and replace it with "your mum has the same name as my mum, whoa lets be friends" speech

[@undeadrocket101]

5:48 in the movie, the cub Scouts (uniform shows they are "junior Boy Scouts") were never killed.

[@artispace2329]

so batman beyond is from another universe from dark knight returns right?

[@phoistmallus2642]

+MEGA-BLAST!!! Yes.

[@creecher1118]

Could you do more story summaries like this for popular DC books?

[@shinon9070]

go to comicstorian

[@creecher1118]

But I like Variant. ;-;

[@demetsfan7991]

Do more comic breakdowns. I liked that.

[@kaiwilliams141]

I have issue 3. I am getting it signed by miller in May at megacon in orlando. I got it for $20. Looking for issue 2 at a decent price though.

[@thetrueforce7226]

That's cool I've got the whole issue and I'm also going to have Frank Miller sign it at Megacon since The Dark Knight Returns is one of the Top 5 best Batman storylines ever (alongside Batman Hush, A death in the Family, Batman Under the Hood, and Batman the Killing Joke) and one of the Top 5 best superhero comic book storylines ever (alongside Civil War, Fear Itself, Blackest Night, and Flashpoint Paradox).

[@felixgotay5414]

Best youtuber ever and you deserve a lot more subscribers than you have now AQ

[@jondoe2976]

The rain on my chest is baptism. I'm born again!

[@mathieugratton612]

another awesome video guys keep up the good work always fun to see your videos

[@wolfhowlin1859]

The Dark Knight Returns is hands down the best Batman story ever told, without a doubt. I don't know how Batman: Year One or The Long Halloween measure up, but I just ordered them online, so I'll see soon! If you're wondering, I don't consider The Killing Joke a Batman story, because it's the definitive Joker story. Batman is only a side character in it. Overall, TDKR is the ultimate Batman Returns story, The Killing Joke is the definitive Joker story (the greatest villain in comics) which delves into his past and explores his motives as well as his relationship with Batman, and Year One is the Dark Knight's timeless origin story. The Dark Knight Strikes Again looks like a joke.

[@jakeheller9978]

John Romita Jr. is one of my favorite artists

[@gabrielpetricevic9087]

Mine too

[@Lightbearer97]

Vision Vs Martian Manhunter! Who would win???

[@lancestone2790]

that actually would be a good fight

[@manflabs5209]

+Lance Stone Martian Man hunter is SO over powered dude easy battla

[@williamvouk2911]

He already did that

[@lancestone2790]

William Vouk i thought he did 😂

[@rogerramos3754]

+Fifa Man Well Vision does possess a Infinity Stone so Vision would have a lot of strength if he battled Martian Manhunter

[@sciguyjeff]

Agree completely with your review. Wish the sequel had been a bit better. Did not know about the newer sequels, I'll have to look for them.

[@omegazin]

Thank you very much

[@darkscorpionomega]

I'll have to wait to see it but looking forward to your review

[@guhguh6057]

u didnt mention how oliver only has one hand and shot that arrow with his mouth shit was intense lol

[@BruceWayne-en3dm]

Thanks so much for the video Arris :)

[@kinggrimlock311]

Can you do a video on Grant Morrison's Ultra Comics?

[@mikhailmik4152]

History of Questions, WildCat, Hyperion, and othernot so popular heros.

[@migimagee8231]

Hi I've been subscribed to your channel a little bit and I love it so much but do you think you can do a history of helspont or something like that

[@chrysos2831]

Arris, what do think of The Batman cartoon

[@cbogus123]

Gotta say, you make so many Batman videos, you should make a playlist of all of the Batman videos you've ever made. Make it easier for us lol

[@ross8665]

So its now 35 years

[@silasrodriguez6406]

The animated movie for this was awesome

[@michwashington]

I subscribed because of this video 👍🏼

[@SuperVegitoSSJ2]

Am I the only one who thinks Vegeta and Goku's relationship (Mainly in the Android arc) was pretty much a better version of the Joker Batman relationship in DKR (The whole antagonist having nothing to live for without the protagonist thing)?

[@Datman1331]

yes

[@SuperVegitoSSJ2]

+jimbob se No surprise lol I just think the way Goku and Vegeta influenced each other to make their decisions at the end of the Android arc to be such great writing, better than DKR Joker and Batman mainly because of how their decisions intertwine, with Vegeta no longer having a reason to go on and Goku staying dead.

[@dmat606]

Vegeta is the most well written dbz character.

[@makingyoutubegreatagain6251]

Then you have the Killing Joke which stomps

[@SuperVegitoSSJ2]

***** How?

[@p5009]

This is the best story ever!!!! And too it's my first paperback superhero comic book and first DC comic book

[@ThePuttercross]

Dark Knight Returns...30 year anniversary! Wow, I'm old. Anyway, one of my favorite Batman storie arcs and quite possibly my favorite GN of all time. Nice breakdown.

[@chain12bb]

This should be a live-action movie

[@TheBaltimoreMovieTrailerPark]

No offense to Peter Weller but why didn't Harry J. Lennox voice Batman in the "Dark Knight Returns" animated movie? He delivered that "One Man Who Beat You" monologue like a boss!

[@husseinjebbawi2638]

so true i love the monologue in the animated movie its my favorite "speech" of all time

[@ashvideoer]

Great video Arris!

[@ThaKid14]

"You should read the comic to get the full effect" said directly after spoiling the whole entire story. LOL. Coming here after having just had my first read through. Suuuch a good arc oh my. Can defs see why its considered one of the greatest ever. The Art alone is worth the price of admission. spectacular stuff

[@paulpanciarello7554]

yes this is a great batman story but as a superman fan first I'm forced to point out just like always the Only reason batman can kind of beat superman , yes kind of is because superman is holding back and does not want to fight batman or kill him.

[@dellbrown3485]

Actually weaponizing Kryptonite is also a way for Batman to get the upper hand, not just Superman going easy on him

[@kczcrocker]

if superman used his full power against batman with kryptonite, batman would literally be dead before his hand could reach his utility belt to grab the kryptonite lol

[@alterateawful6709]

that was a draw

[@someonenamevalencia7527]

Paul Panciarello :/ have you seen what he did he ducking through a wrecking ball at him :/ yah that's like me saying I didn't mean to throw a brick at your skull just your ear

[@williamvouk2911]

Did you just say Highpreon? I'm sorry, I hate to do this, but I like the character, and he deserves justice....ITS PRONOUNCED HIGH-PEER-EE-ON, AND SPELT LIKE HYPER-ION. Sorry for being a pronunciation nazi.

[@hoplesschonk8836]

me and my essay thank you

[@cradleofdeath123]

i saw the animated movies... liked the first part more than the second... because of the fights... especially the part in the smoke

[@aedanhale647]

Hey arris is there anything we can do if we don't have Twitter ?

[@ToneDesh]

Love this story so much!

[@lukebalderstone3850]

i was just listening to some of your videos and reading this comic! how funny also could you do a led luthor video plz thanks

[@ahmedbarakat6278]

I used to hat comics and think they are for kids, but i loved superhero movies so i searched for the dawn of justice related videos and i found this channel. I got to say this you made me love comics. someone give me a site for reading comics online, i will start. please tell me what to start with,too.

[@BrandonNinja]

in the movie it should've been years after the Justice League had been formed. He doesn't even expect for the Joker but he was already old.

[@kratosgodofwar5258]

I like how they replaced boy with son in the dark knight returns film.

[@spielebrocken]

I need this, sometimes I am too stupid to figure out whats drawn and implied.

[@GMYSTERYICTNF]

I watched the movie one day on a random pirated DVD I had and it was awesome I think I was 12

[@ved591]

i goofed last time and acdentily got you confused with nerdsync and wanted you to give me the star sapphire ring instead lol of the action figure but that aside i wanted to say all you guys rock and help me decide what comics to read

[@georgepascual1]

Why couldn't this just of been the premise behind BvS?? Why?!?!?!?!?

[@magus_series]

Aris can you explain Mr. Bloom? I don't read the comics, but I'm very much into the animations and since he hasn't been animated yet I haven't heard much about him. From pics he seems like a mix between Poison Ivy and Rag Doll from "The Batman" animated series.

[@Orestpol]

Can you pls do a video of the sequel

[@mattemery4081]

+Orestpol Yeeees

[@visceralcrab0907]

You should do a history of solemn grundy

[@kylefunderburk4194]

Not Batman related but related to the last part. Hyperion has been one of my favorites since my dad gave me his Squadron Supreme comics when I was 10. I'm excited that they have their own series now.

[@th-xh7ss]

The funny thing is, this was published in 1986 whereas the "A Death in the Family" storyline was published in 1988. So DC had clearly been planning Jason Todd's death (by fans calling a 900 number) for a while. 🤔

[@brucenbrooklyn]

Do a episode of Spider-Man's greatest moments

[@andrerz10]

talk about the sequel it's a bit confusing pls

[@nahuelpreste5888]

just saw the animated film yesterday AAAAAHHH

[@michaelnoga3737]

The movies where good and so was the comics but it's soooo awesome !

[@Basheerrko]

do blackest night comic breakdown next arris

[@Glamcu]

History of General Zod? if there is enough information...

[@jar3d547]

WOW JUST FINISHED THE BOOK YESTERDAY

[@paulcrabtree8653]

Could you do a video explaining all of the dark knight returns comics

[@jordancomics9793]

history of lex luthor

[@rashadnagi7531]

great video, but I'm wondering, will you ever cover anyone like hell boy or abe sapien in your video series?

[@paulwood1790]

That book is pure perfection.