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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3 (of 4) Facsimile Edition Cover A Frank Miller – DC Comics
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3 (of 4) – Facsimile Edition – Cover A: Frank Miller
The penultimate chapter of the greatest Batman story ever told — reprinted in full. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #3 (of 4) Facsimile Edition brings back the third chapter of Frank Miller’s landmark 1986 limited series — reproduced in its entirety exactly as it was originally published, complete with original advertisements and back matter, in DC’s prestigious Facsimile Edition format. Cover A features the iconic original cover art by Frank Miller himself. Issue #3 — “Hunt the Dark Knight” — is where Miller’s vision reaches its most operatic and politically charged heights: Superman arrives, the government closes in, and Bruce Wayne’s war on crime hurtles toward its explosive conclusion. It is one of the most consequential single issues in the history of the medium — the chapter that makes the finale inevitable and unforgettable.
Whether you’re a Batman devotee completing your Facsimile Edition run of the complete series, a Frank Miller collector who wants every chapter of his defining work in pristine reprinted form, or a comics reader who understands that The Dark Knight Returns is not merely a Batman story but one of the foundational texts of modern superhero fiction, issue #3 is essential.
- Title: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
- Issue: #3 (of 4) – “Hunt the Dark Knight”
- Cover: Cover A – Frank Miller (Original Cover)
- Cover Artist: Frank Miller
- Format: Facsimile Edition / Single Issue Reprint / Limited Series
- Publisher: DC Comics
- Original Publication: 1986
- Featured Characters: Batman / Bruce Wayne / Superman / Clark Kent
- Creators: Frank Miller (Writer/Artist) / Klaus Janson (Inker) / Lynn Varley (Colorist)
- Genre: Superhero / Action / Drama / Dark / Political
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
🦴 Fun Fact: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns was published in 1986 alongside Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen — and the two series together are widely credited with single-handedly transforming the perception of superhero comics from children’s entertainment into a legitimate literary form, directly inspiring the darker, more psychologically complex superhero storytelling that has defined the genre — in both comics and film — for the four decades since.
CVR (Cover)CVR A: The Standard Edition. This is the primary artwork found in most retail shops.
CVR B (and beyond): The Variant Edition. "B" is the first alternative cover, followed by C, D, and so on. These are often produced in smaller quantities than Cover A.
VAR (Variant)Definition: Short for Variant.Purpose: A general label confirming the book is an alternative cover option rather than the standard retail edition. These are often used to showcase guest artists or celebrate special milestones.
CARD STOCK Material: A thicker, stiffer, and more premium paper (similar to a business card).Benefits: Highly durable and resistant to "spine ticks" (small structural cracks) or corner bending.
Standard covers use thin, glossy paper; Card Stock is the "deluxe" physical upgrade.
FOIL (Foil Variant)Effect: A special edition where parts (or all) of the cover are printed with metallic, reflective foil.
Visuals: Provides a shimmering, high-end look that catches the light. These are typically priced higher and sought after for their "shelf appeal."
Artist Name (Variant Credit)Context: Usually follows the "CVR" designation (e.g., CVR B - Jimenez).
Collectability: Many collectors buy books specifically for the cover artist. A "Store Variant" or "Ratio Variant" is often defined by the prestige of the artist involved.
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