Batman's First and Final Adventures!

Everyone knows how Batman's career starts, but how does it end? In 1986, Frank Miller answered this with two iconic stories: "Batman: Year One" and "The Dark Knight Returns."

These arcs redefined Batman as a 1980s dark, brooding hero, setting a new industry standard and inspiring the films by Tim Burton. The two stories couldn't be more different! "Year One" is a cool, controlled detective story, while "Dark Knight Returns" is a bold, expressive superhero tale.

Over time, however, Miller's dark Batman has become almost stereotypical. And this is what makes Tom King's recent run so refreshing. King made Batman more emotionally open and engaging, exploring new directions for the character and his world. Although King's tenure was cut short, we're eager for new writers to push Batman's boundaries.

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