18 books like The Dark Knight returns

What to read after The Dark Knight returns — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Watchmen Alan Moore · 1986 · ★ 4.4 · 442p · ≈ 14h · Moderate "This book examines each of the series' twelve issues in unprecedented detail, moving page by page and panel by panel to reveal the hidden foundations of this milestone in modern storytelling. Edited with notes by Leslie S. Klinger, this new edition draws upon critical and scholastic commentary, in-depth interviews with Dave Gibbons, and previously unseen original source material. Klinger… Shares: Bandes dessinées, Superheroes, Heroes, Good and evil

Swamp Thing Saga of the Swamp Thing Alan Moore · 1987 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Swamp Thing, an elemental creature, fights to protect his home, the environment, and humanity from various threats. Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Good and evil, Comics & graphic novels

Mage Matt Wagner · 1986 · ★ 4.1 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER’s epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchstick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers that he is more than he ever imagined. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades… Shares: Heroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Superman Various · 1998 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A special historical one-shot issue featuring the marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, with appearances from characters throughout the DC Universe and with stories and art by creators from throughout the Man of Steel’s career! Shares: Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Superman Jerry Siegel · 1997 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Collects the first three years of the daily "Superman" newspaper comic strip, covering the superhero's origin and such stories as "Clark Kent--Spy" and "The Hooded Saboteur." in 3 volumes. Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Good and evil, Comics & graphic novels

Dallas Gerard Way · 2008 · ★ 4.2 · 216p · ≈ 7h · Moderate It this is anything like the show then I'll tell you about that. Five has teleportation and he teleports to the furute to see the world is going to be in an apocalypse and Vanya's boyfriend is the start of the apocalypse or that's what they think. I said if this was anything like the show because I haven't read the comic but I'm on the waiting list. Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books

Showcase Presents Various · 2007 · 528p · ≈ 17h · Moderate "Apocrypha … books which are not regarded as equal to the holy Scriptures, and yet are profitable and good to read."  – Martin Luther.  The word apocryphal was first applied to writings which were kept secret because they were the vehicles of esoteric knowledge considered too profound or too sacred to be disclosed to anyone other than the initiated. All King James Bibles published… Shares: Heroes, Good and evil, Comic books, Graphic Novels

The Transformers James Roberts · 2011 · ★ 3.7 · 132p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Written BY Preachers and Teachers FOR Preachers and TeachersThe Preacher's Commentary, Complete 35-Volume Set: Genesis–Revelation offers pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders clear and compelling insights into the entire Bible that will equip them to understand, apply, and teach the truth in God's Word.Each volume is written by one of today's top scholars, and includes:Innovative ideas for… Shares: Superheroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Jing Yuichi Kumakura · 2003 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Jing and his gang are on the hunt for the Lost King, who only appears when there is a coronation...or a sacrifice. When the king emerges and the crowd is focused on the rare public appearance, it means one thing for Jing: The king's treasure is ready for the taking! Shares: Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Arkham Asylum Grant Morrison · 1920 · ★ 4.0 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (often shortened to Batman: Arkham Asylum) is a Batman graphic novel written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. The story follows the vigilante Batman, who is called upon to quell a maddening riot taking place in the infamous Arkham Asylum, a psychiatric hospital housing the most dangerous supervillains in Gotham City. Inside, Batman… Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books

The Mighty Thor Journey Into Mystery Matt Fraction · 2013 Collects The Mighty Thor #18-22, Journey Into Mystery #642-645. The gods will be turned to ash! The World Tree burns as the forces of Surtur, Lord of Muspelheim, scorch the Nine Realms with the irrepressible blaze of war. Loyalty to blood stands above loyalty to realm as the warriors of Asgardia and Vanaheim battle one another while the ever-hungry flames of rebellion feast on the destruction.… Shares: Superheroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books

JLA Grant Morrison · 1997 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Moderate "In this collection, Batman, Superman, the Flash, Wonder Woman and the rest of the JLA face a multitude of threats from all directions. First the team must battle against the Ultra-Marines, an elite squad of government super beings led by the indestructible General. Next, the group finds themselves traveling through dimensions and fighting alongside the legendary members of the JSA. And as Gotham… Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books

Batman Dennis O'Neil · 1991 · ★ 4.0 · 124p · ≈ 4h · Moderate After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate “No Man's Land” live amid a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour. In this final volume, Lex Luthor… Shares: Superheroes, Heroes, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Daredevil, Vol. 1 Kevin Smith · 2000 · ★ 3.8 · 196p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Follows the Daredevil's crime fighting exploits. Shares: Heroes, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Savage Dragon Erik Larsen · 1993 · 136p · ≈ 4h · Moderate COUNTDOWN TO ISSUE #200 REACHES ITS PENULTIMATE ISSUE! Malcolm Dragon tackles the deadly Demonoids! It's an allout underworld war as the Lava Lords, Ant-Menaces, and Demonoids battle it out for world dominationÑand whoever winsÑwe lose!! The surface world is on fire and the son of the Savage Dragon is in over his head! Shares: Superheroes, Action & Adventure, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books

Pyongyang Guy Delisle · 2003 · ★ 3.9 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A Westerner's visit into North Korea, told in the form of a graphic novel. Famously referred to as one of the "Axis of Evil" countries, North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. In early 2001 cartoonist Guy Delisle became one of the few Westerners to be allowed access to the fortresslike country. While living in the nation's capital for two months on… Shares: Bandes dessinées, Comics & graphic novels, Comic books, Graphic Novels

Comics Zhiqing Li · 1998 Comics a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a single definition of comics; some… Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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Shen tong xiao zhen tan Motohiro Katō · 1999 · 191p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Comic books, Graphic Novels

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