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Book · 1986 · dystopian literature

The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller: every movie adaptation

Quick answer

The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller (1986) has been adapted into 1 movie: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2012).

About The Dark Knight Returns

The Dark Knight Returns is a book by Frank Miller, first published in 1986. Genre: dystopian literature. The first screen adaptation was Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in 2012.

1986 four-issue comic book miniseries by Frank Miller.

Every adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

Movie · 2012 · United States · directed by Jay Oliva

2012 two-part animated film directed by Jay Oliva.

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Common questions

Has The Dark Knight Returns been made into a movie?

Yes. The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller (1986) has been adapted into 1 movie: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2012).

Who wrote The Dark Knight Returns?

The Dark Knight Returns was written by Frank Miller and first published in 1986.

How many adaptations of The Dark Knight Returns are there?

We list 1 screen adaptation: 1 movie.

Is a new The Dark Knight Returns adaptation coming?

No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2012).

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