![]() ![]() Crime is rampant and a new gang, calling themselves the Mutants, has the city in fear. Without Batman, the streets of Gotham have gone to hell. Wonder Woman has returned to Paradise Island, Green Lantern has disappeared in the stars and Superman has become a covert tool for the government (run by Ronald Reagan, surprisingly enough). It isn't just Batman who has hung up the cape. The world has followed suit in this regard. To make things even more difficult, Gordon is just days from retirement and his replacement has a very firm stance against vigilantism. He cannot forgive himself for the death of Todd, but he finds it difficult to ignore the nagging voice in his head that he is needed back on the streets. Skip ahead ten years and millionaire Bruce Wayne appears comfortable in his role as philanthropist. Following the death of Jason Todd (which, incidentally, had not happened yet in continuity), the Batman has retired. The Dark Knight Returns Frank Miller's classic mid-'80s tale helped revolutionize the Batman and continues to influence comics to this day. ![]()
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