The first chapter from Frank Miller's graphic novel masterpiece: ['BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS'](https://www.goodreads.com/series/107546-batman-the-dark-knight-returns). This magnus opus of comic book storytelling brings to life a sombre, dark, world… and an even darker man. Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years after the Dark Knight’s retirement. An undisputed classic and one of the most influential stories ever told in comics, this book is explicitly cited by the filmmakers as an inspiration for the most recent Batman movies. Product of the unique and sometimes twisted mind of [Frank Miller](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15085.FrankMiller "Frank Miller") (1957–), a well known American writer, artist & film director. He is infamous and best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. Besides being one of the most widely-recognized and popular creators in comics, he is also one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. His most notable works include ['Sin City' (1991)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/392297.SinCity1991 "'Sin City' (1991)"), ['The Dark Knight Returns' (1986)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59960.TheDarkKnightReturns1986 "'The Dark Knight Returns' (1986)"), ['Batman Year One' (1987)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59980.BatmanYearOne1987 "'Batman Year One' (1987)") and ['300' (1999)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59952.3001999 "'300' (1999)")._