The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, John Costanza, and Lynn Varley The Absolute version of Batman has managed to surprise a lot of people with just how brutally violent he is.

The impact of The Dark Knight Returns cannot be overstated. It not only gave Batman a facelift, it also allowed characters like Wolverine, Punisher, and Daredevil to find new ground to cover, as well.

Tim Burton ’s legendary takes on the Dark Knight with Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) are headed back onto the big ...