The Dark Knight returns vs Watchmen: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of The Dark Knight returns

The Dark Knight returns Frank Miller · 1986 ★★★★☆ 4.4 204 pages · ≈ 3 h 47 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of Watchmen

Watchmen Alan Moore · 1986 ★★★★☆ 4.4 442 pages · ≈ 8 h 11 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.4 vs 4.4 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Dark Knight returns is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 8 for Watchmen.

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