The Dark Knight Returns - Comic Breakdown

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@seunglee6990]

Dox ITS HIS MOTHERS 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

[@subictha]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@martinyoon5252]

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

[@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

[@phantomloard0138]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Nickknows00]

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

[@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.

[@undeadrocket101]

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

[@orlandotheg1923]

I want the figures.

[@qieffcastaneda3233]

I tbh got goosebumps during that TDKR speech video

[@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!

[@Jbat43]

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

[@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!

[@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).

[@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 .

[@creecher1118]

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

[@shinon9070]

go to comicstorian

[@creecher1118]

But I like Variant. ;-;

[@kinggrimlock311]

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

[@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

[@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

[@jondoe2976]

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

[@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!

[@felixgotay5414]

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

[@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.

[@christianjoshuaparedes3538]

i watched the movie and it was great

[@jacksonpage7977]

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

[@raffeesingleton-rogers6705]

That one man speech gave me chills

[@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.

[@ross8665]

So its now 35 years

[@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

[@jakeheller9978]

John Romita Jr. is one of my favorite artists

[@gabrielpetricevic9087]

Mine too

[@artispace2329]

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

[@phoistmallus2642]

+MEGA-BLAST!!! Yes.

[@Ollie-dh9it]

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

[@guhguh6057]

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

[@JohnDoe-gg1jn]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@moutasim98]

that monologue gave me goosebumps

[@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

[@mathieugratton612]

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

[@chrysos2831]

Arris, what do think of The Batman cartoon

[@sinfuldragonm1312]

who has the strongest shield captain America or wonder woman

[@wyntube07]

what to read after TDK returns ? is there a storyline that takes off where TDKR left off?

[@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

[@Orestpol]

Can you pls do a video of the sequel

[@mattemery4081]

+Orestpol Yeeees

[@chaptermastermarneuscalgar6926]

I'm wondering why a clip from the animated movie wasn't used for the "one man who beat you" speech.

[@wolfhowlin1859]

They altered the speech a bit in the animated movie(s). For instance, they left out the "my hand at your throat" part of it, if I am remembering correctly

[@demetsfan7991]

Do more comic breakdowns. I liked that.

[@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

[@johnallwyn643]

Can someone tell me what's up with Oliver? I mean the history of how the justice league was dibanned and also why Oliver was missing an arm (as in the story behind how it happened)?

[@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.

[@TheSuperyan06]

I can only find the black and white version. I try to find the colored version in french and I can't find a version of it. It start to drive me crazy!

[@sus_peanut]

Can u please do a video on the times hulk has died in the comics

[@twisteraqim5069]

I just wanna know what happen after that? What happen to the son's of batman army, will they became different kind of batman after being trained by batman. I would like to know about that

[@ron357]

Arris share your thoughts on bat vs sup

[@spielebrocken]

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

[@aedanhale647]

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

[@cmckittrick91]

aww I have the tpb and the movies, I was hoping for summaries of the later entries.

[@omegazin]

Thank you very much

[@BruceWayne-en3dm]

Thanks so much for the video Arris :)

[@rashadnagi7531]

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

[@bananaslikeweed2335]

Can u do a history of catwoman

[@creme8338]

yes Please!

[@creme8338]

Fernando Vargas indeed it is.

[@The_Johnny_1010]

may I ask ...why did wonder woman green lantern and green arrow "retired" in this story

[@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

[@jakeuzamaki4083]

Can you do the other two stories also?

[@sentient02970]

I had a Triumphant shirt...sadly it did not survive the many years of wearing.

[@mikhailmik4152]

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

[@darkscorpionomega]

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

[@michwashington]

I subscribed because of this video 👍🏼

[@GMYSTERYICTNF]

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

[@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.

[@ashvideoer]

Great video Arris!

[@migs4895]

can u please do a video on superman prime like can u talk about who he is how strong he is n etc etc ....... please

[@paulcrabtree8653]

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

[@visceralcrab0907]

You should do a history of solemn grundy

[@AtomixxLP]

can you do superbattle Lobo vs Wolverine? i would like to see that. and superbattle captain america vs ....

[@KevinACarroll1996]

Did Joker really break his own neck? When I saw it I thought Batman finally killed him and just imagined the Joker talking to him.

[@connordallmann8448]

Superman may be my favorite hero, and I hate how this comic portrayed him, but I have to admit this is one of the best batman comics.

[@jakeheller9978]

Why do you hate how it portrayed him?

[@connordallmann8448]

Jacob Heller It makes him out to be an idiotic stooge of the government who blindly follows orders. For the purposes of an elseworld story like TDKRit works fine, but it doesn't at all reflect his actual canon personality. In the vast majority of comics, one of the biggest things superman and batman have in common is how much of a love-hate relationship they both have with the authorities. World governments are often lashing out at superman because he intrudes in what they see as matters that are none of his business, and the gotham police department and the government of the US often times try to take batman down as they see him as little more than an insane vigilante.

[@jakeheller9978]

+Connor Dallmann Hmm, well then I'm glad I'm not a Superman fan

[@connordallmann8448]

Jacob Heller Meh. Like I said, it doesn't really bother me. In TDKR, batman doesn't really act like his main DCU counterpart either. The superman and batman in TDKR aren't the same people from the main DCU, so who cares? It makes a good story.

[@jakeheller9978]

+Connor Dallmann True, have you read the Killing Joke?

[@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

[@silasrodriguez6406]

The animated movie for this was awesome

[@johnarmstrong3819]

Can you do history of black canary

[@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. 🤔

[@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.

[@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

[@louisalvarez9907]

damn Great shirt... where did you get Arris?

[@subjectdelta9318]

Doesn’t Batman vs Superman Batman suit remind you of Batman dark knight returns suit and I like the dark knight returns suit

[@cradleofdeath123]

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