First Trailer For BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1 Debuts

First Trailer For BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, PART 1 Debuts

Thanks to MTV Geek, we have the first trailer for DC's upcoming animated feature, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1. The film is based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel and goes on sale from September 25th, 2012. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jul 31, 2012 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: MTV Geek

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It's been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him to crime-fighting – simultaneously making him the target of law enforcement and the new hope for a desolate Gotham City. Particularly inspired is a teenage girl named Carrie, who adopts the persona of Robin and ultimately saves Batman from a brutal attack by the Mutant leader. Armed with a new sidekick, and re-energized with a definitive purpose, the Dark Knight returns to protect Gotham from foes new...and old.


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prototype87
prototype87 - 7/31/2012, 5:48 AM
first! awesome!
prototype87
prototype87 - 7/31/2012, 5:49 AM
and darn no video! heh heh
RexBlazer1
RexBlazer1 - 7/31/2012, 5:49 AM
"Video no longer available"
That's disappointing!
spager45
spager45 - 7/31/2012, 5:50 AM
Re-up? please!?
ralfinader
ralfinader - 7/31/2012, 5:53 AM
This looks great, almost right from the comics. Looking forward to it!
TheBigBoss917
TheBigBoss917 - 7/31/2012, 5:55 AM
^^Trolling bright and early
FlashhGordon27
FlashhGordon27 - 7/31/2012, 6:01 AM
Oh god that looks amazing. How they're doing it in 2 parts?
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/31/2012, 6:01 AM
i've just watched the video(scratching head)

i need this in my collection,its gonna be good.
BANEEE
BANEEE - 7/31/2012, 6:03 AM
ahha this is great I just made A fan-art of The Dark knight rises yesterday :

lapress
lapress - 7/31/2012, 6:03 AM
reminds me of the boondocks
VicSage
VicSage - 7/31/2012, 6:03 AM
Is it just me or did they misspell the movie? I read:

THE DARK NIGHT RETURNS

Instead of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS

they're missing a k....

just saying...
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 7/31/2012, 6:03 AM
Now make a movie on that DC...
Greengo
Greengo - 7/31/2012, 6:04 AM
If they're doing the whole novel it needs at least two parts.

This looks badass like the book. Hope to see the Supes vs. Bats showdown at the end.
clogan
clogan - 7/31/2012, 6:05 AM
@Maia87

TDKR was heavily influenced by The Dark Knight Returns.
scarecrow007
scarecrow007 - 7/31/2012, 6:05 AM
Not sure if this is too soon. Seeing as TDKR had a very similar plot.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/31/2012, 6:07 AM
@ VicSage

yes they did misspell it once in the trailer.
FlashhGordon27
FlashhGordon27 - 7/31/2012, 6:10 AM
Will this be Region 1 only do you reckon?
ZombieOverEasy
ZombieOverEasy - 7/31/2012, 6:11 AM
My wallet is ready! [frick] yes...if we don't ever get it as a live-action film, we'll at least get this.


Now here's hoping they do a 2 or 3-part Animated Kingdom Come.

Marvel needs to get with it, where's my World War Hulk animated movie?
MrSundayMovies
MrSundayMovies - 7/31/2012, 6:12 AM
This looks really great, music really makes it.
billnye69
billnye69 - 7/31/2012, 6:17 AM
Batman, more like fatman.
Dedpool
Dedpool - 7/31/2012, 6:17 AM
YES!! I knew this would be good! Glad they're doing it in 2 parts so we get the whole thing without them watering it down or omitting much.
Supershadowbat
Supershadowbat - 7/31/2012, 6:19 AM
I'm looking forward to seeing The Dark Knight Returns. Aside from the way Miller mishandles Superman, one of the best graphic novels of all time. 2 parts is a good thing. To be done right you need to have the extra time.
AnimatedTdot
AnimatedTdot - 7/31/2012, 6:22 AM
batman is the best character ever created with many great interpretations.
dahamma
dahamma - 7/31/2012, 6:24 AM
This looks like its going to be awesome
spager45
spager45 - 7/31/2012, 6:27 AM
When is this released?
TheAskaniSon
TheAskaniSon - 7/31/2012, 6:28 AM
This looks so good
AlSimmons
AlSimmons - 7/31/2012, 6:30 AM
The Mutant king>Bane. At least HE's not a henchman.
thalidomide
thalidomide - 7/31/2012, 6:32 AM
lmao at grif!!

Now this is a Batman film worth seeing.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 7/31/2012, 6:34 AM
Badass.

Cant wait
Coachella
Coachella - 7/31/2012, 6:35 AM
Batman is the greatest. I can't wait.
Kovacs
Kovacs - 7/31/2012, 6:37 AM
Cool beans, 2 parts is a good thing
thalidomide
thalidomide - 7/31/2012, 6:37 AM
@Nomis

I confirm your statement. It's kinda sad that most people here in this site don't even read comic books.
Bane2099
Bane2099 - 7/31/2012, 6:39 AM
At 1:16...Was that The Joker :]
StrangerX
StrangerX - 7/31/2012, 6:48 AM
It looks ok i guess.
Sparrowsabre7
Sparrowsabre7 - 7/31/2012, 6:49 AM
Shame they couldn't get Ironside to do it like the TAS short, but Weller sounds pretty close, he'll do a good job I think.
GreenHalJordan
GreenHalJordan - 7/31/2012, 6:50 AM
You just crippled that man!
"Hes young, he'll walk again."
badass I can't wait!
thalidomide
thalidomide - 7/31/2012, 6:51 AM
@Nomis

Good for you. It's good to see that there are still some people here who actually knows their comic books whether it's DC or Marvel. Thumbs up for us :p
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