--- product_id: 613578633 title: "Absolute the Dark Knight" price: "£95.17" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/613578633-absolute-the-dark-knight store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # High-quality detailed art print 12x8 inch oversized format Includes 7 complete issues + extras Absolute the Dark Knight **Price:** £95.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦇 Own the legend. Experience Batman like never before. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Absolute the Dark Knight - **How much does it cost?** £95.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/613578633-absolute-the-dark-knight) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Dream Packaging:** Slipcase, dust jacket, and ribbon marker combine for a display-worthy masterpiece. - • **Premium Print & Paper Quality:** Strong, non-glossy pages that highlight the intricate artwork without glare or wear. - • **Complete Definitive Collection:** Own both 'The Dark Knight Returns' and its sequel 'The Dark Knight Strikes Again' in one premium volume. - • **Immersive Oversized Experience:** Enjoy every brushstroke and panel in a stunning 12x8 inch format that brings the art to life. - • **Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Extras:** Dive into original scripts, sketches, and creator notes that deepen your Batman fandom. ## Overview Absolute the Dark Knight is a deluxe, oversized graphic novel edition featuring all seven issues of Frank Miller’s iconic Batman saga, including 'The Dark Knight Returns' and its sequel. Housed in a slipcase with a dust jacket and ribbon marker, it boasts premium paper and print quality that enhances the detailed artwork. This collector’s edition also includes exclusive extras such as original scripts and sketches, making it a must-have for serious fans and graphic novel connoisseurs. ## Description Buy Absolute the Dark Knight New by Miller, Frank, Miller, Frank, Varley, Lynn (ISBN: 9781779525666) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: The Dark Knight: Absolute Edition - I'm specifying the edition in the review title because of desertcart's annoying habit of scrunching together reviews for completely different editions. Like all DC's Absolute Editions, this one's big, heavy and comes in a slip case, complete with a dust jacket and even a ribbon page-marker. As a physical object, it is gorgeous and a treat for any book-lover. Weighing in at several pounds though, it's not one to read walking down the street. You really need something to prop it against. The page size is about 12 x 8 inches (30 x 20 cm). This is much bigger than the original editions or previous paperback editions. This and the fine quality of the printing mean that it's much easier to appreciate the detail in the art and to read the text. The paper quality is also very good, strong without being overly heavy and not overly glossy as Marvel reprints often are. Kudos to DC for coming up with the Absolute format and doing such a good job at putting them together. There are folks in their production department who clearly value this material as much as readers do. Miller's art has always divided opinion. Any artist with a very strong personal style tends to attract lovers and haters in equal measure. Personally I like his art, but then I've always had a thing for quirky artists. Steve Ditko anyone? Since this edition includes not only the original four issues of 'The Dark Knight Returns,' but also the three issues of its first sequel, 'The Dark Knight Strikes Again,' it's easy to see the difference between the two. The art is much more detailed in DKR, blockier in DKSA. Likewise, the writing in the second story doesn't quite have the density and impact of the first. DKR is a blistering satire on Reagan's America and, to some extent, on the super-hero genre. DKSA retains some elements of those things but is beginning to show signs of Miller's drift towards the political right. That said, it's still a darn good read. There's a generous range of extras too, from the introduction by Miller, through his original proposal for the series, script pages, page breakdowns, preliminary sketches, toys, etc. All good stuff. Given that 'The Dark Knight Returns' is an acknowledged classic and certainly worth preserving for future generations, this well-produced, sharply-printed, over-sized edition seems like a great way to do it. Review: Definitive Batman - There is a reason Dark Knight Rises poached ideas from this book, and why Batman/Superman will seemingly do the same. It's worth every penny so by all that is holy, buy it, get comfy, and fall in love with it. It's a book that will take pride of place in any comic book collection. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 197,418 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,515 in Crime & Mystery Graphic Novels 3,374 in Super-Hero Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 340 Reviews | ## Images ![Absolute the Dark Knight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZqDxpjK6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Dark Knight: Absolute Edition *by G***F on 20 July 2021* I'm specifying the edition in the review title because of amazon's annoying habit of scrunching together reviews for completely different editions. Like all DC's Absolute Editions, this one's big, heavy and comes in a slip case, complete with a dust jacket and even a ribbon page-marker. As a physical object, it is gorgeous and a treat for any book-lover. Weighing in at several pounds though, it's not one to read walking down the street. You really need something to prop it against. The page size is about 12 x 8 inches (30 x 20 cm). This is much bigger than the original editions or previous paperback editions. This and the fine quality of the printing mean that it's much easier to appreciate the detail in the art and to read the text. The paper quality is also very good, strong without being overly heavy and not overly glossy as Marvel reprints often are. Kudos to DC for coming up with the Absolute format and doing such a good job at putting them together. There are folks in their production department who clearly value this material as much as readers do. Miller's art has always divided opinion. Any artist with a very strong personal style tends to attract lovers and haters in equal measure. Personally I like his art, but then I've always had a thing for quirky artists. Steve Ditko anyone? Since this edition includes not only the original four issues of 'The Dark Knight Returns,' but also the three issues of its first sequel, 'The Dark Knight Strikes Again,' it's easy to see the difference between the two. The art is much more detailed in DKR, blockier in DKSA. Likewise, the writing in the second story doesn't quite have the density and impact of the first. DKR is a blistering satire on Reagan's America and, to some extent, on the super-hero genre. DKSA retains some elements of those things but is beginning to show signs of Miller's drift towards the political right. That said, it's still a darn good read. There's a generous range of extras too, from the introduction by Miller, through his original proposal for the series, script pages, page breakdowns, preliminary sketches, toys, etc. All good stuff. Given that 'The Dark Knight Returns' is an acknowledged classic and certainly worth preserving for future generations, this well-produced, sharply-printed, over-sized edition seems like a great way to do it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitive Batman *by A***D on 31 August 2013* There is a reason Dark Knight Rises poached ideas from this book, and why Batman/Superman will seemingly do the same. It's worth every penny so by all that is holy, buy it, get comfy, and fall in love with it. It's a book that will take pride of place in any comic book collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant gift *by K***M on 2 February 2014* I purchased this for my boyfriend for his Christmas as he has been eying it up in our local comic book store for awhile. He has recently finished it and loves the addition and the work that has gone into it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Absolute the Dark Knight - Absolute Batman Year One - Absolute Batman: The Court of Owls 2023 Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/613578633-absolute-the-dark-knight](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/613578633-absolute-the-dark-knight) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*