Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Regarded as one of the greatest Batman stories of all time, master storyteller Frank Miller s The Dark Knight Returns is the perfect graphic novel for longtime comic book fans and new readers alike! Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight s retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their levels of violence. He is soon joined by a new Robin a girl named Carrie Kelley, who proves to be just as invaluable as her predecessors. Can Batman and Robin deal with the threats posed by their deadliest enemies after years of incarceration have turned them into perfect psychopaths? And more importantly, can anyone survive the coming fallout from an undeclared war between the superpowers or the clash of who were once the world s greatest heroes?

Frank Miller is one of the most influential creators in modern comics, known for his gritty, noir-infused storytelling and bold visual style. His groundbreaking work includes Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, Sin City, 300, and Daredevil: Born Again. Miller redefined the superhero genre with morally complex characters and cinematic pacing, earning him induction into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame. He s also a filmmaker, having co-directed Sin City and written screenplays for RoboCop 2 and 3. Through his imprint, Frank Miller Presents, he continues to push creative boundaries across comics and film.