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FROM THE WRITER OF300 & SIN CITY

FRANKMILLER

Frank Miller’s classic graphic novel features

a Gotham City that has sunk into decadenceand lawlessness ten years after an aging

Batman retired.The Dark Knight returns ina blaze of glory when his city needs him most to

end the threat of a brutal new generationof criminals while encountering the Joker,

Two-Face and the Man of Steel for the final time.

“Groundbreaking.”

-USATODAY“It’s film noir in cartoon panels.”

-VANITY FAIR

BATMAN:THE DARK KNIGHT

STRIKES AGAINALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN,

BATMAN: YEAR ONE THE BOYWONDERVOL I

with

JIM LEE

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