A close up of the Batman funko for the Funko Covers collection featuring The Dark Knight Returns
The Big Picture Batman is arguably one of comics' most beloved characters. With 85 rich years of history behind him, the DC hero has been reimagined an endless number of times. This includes Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns from 1986. Now, the Batman classic is getting a Funko Pop comic cover for the vigilante’s historic anniversary.
The figure depicts The Dark Knight Returns #1 iconic cover of Batman’s silhouette being lit up by a bolt of lighting. It’s one of the most treasured covers in the character’s ongoing comic run and was the first sign that this wasn’t just going to be another Batman story. The mature atmosphere alone is enough to set it a part for mainstream audiences.
‘The Dark Knight Returns’ Legacy Four Decades Later While often considered by many comic readers as one of the best Batman stories ever written, The Dark Knight Returns influences reach outside the page. The graphic novel was a major reference for Tim Burton’sBatman alongside Batman: Year One.
Featuring a war-weary Batman in his fifties coming out of retirement to save Gotham from a gang of “Super Mutants”, the underlying tones of government oppression, corruption, and media commentary was ahead of its time. The book is also remembered for one of the darkest depictions of The Joker and its legendary showdown with Superman. In today’s modern media landscape, the comic has influenced films like The Dark Knight Rises and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Both parts of The Dark Knight Returns aren't currently on any streaming service, but they are readily available to rent on most VOD platforms, like Fandango at Home. You can also pre-order Dark Knight’s Entertainment Earth exclusive Funko Pop comic cover on their website for $29.99. The figure is set to be released in June 2024.
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