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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns  (1986)

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Robin, Carrie Kelley, in an alternate reality

1st cameo appearance of the Mutants and the Mutant Leader

💰Original cover art sold on June 16, 2022 for $2.4 million dollars

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

Newsstand ⋅ DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
 
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$20
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$80
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$250

Key Facts

Second printing, newsstand edition - identified by the barcode located on the back cover

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1

2nd Print ⋅ DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
 
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Key Facts

Second printing, identified in interior copyright information

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
Non-Key

Gold ⋅ DC ⋅ 2018

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
 
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$4
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$12
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$40

Key Facts

Foil edition, limited to 1,000 copies

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
Non-Key

Page Punchers ⋅ DC ⋅ 2023

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1
 
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$2
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Key Facts

Value includes full package with action figures

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #2

DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #2
 
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$5
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$18
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$75

Key Facts

1st full team appearance of The Mutants and the Mutant Leader, a futuristic street gang

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3

DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3
 
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$2
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$8
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Key Facts

Death of the Joker, alternate reality

1st cover appearance of Robin, Carrie Kelley

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4

DC ⋅ 1986

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4
 
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$2
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$8
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$20

Key Facts

Death of Alfred

Classic battle of Batman vs Superman

Miracleman Easter Egg, a pedestrian dressed in the iconic costume

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