A cover that switches up the pattern…
Earlier this month we pointed out that Frank Miller was doing something pretty cool with his variants for The Dark Knight Returns Facsimile Editions — namely that he was essentially riffing on his original covers but in his more minimalist, modern style.
Now, we have a look at Issue #3, out April 29:
Now, that’s not a redo of the original Issue #3 cover…
… but it is a definite take on an interior page that just happens to be one of the series’ most iconic:
We haven’t seen his Issue #4 cover yet, but I’m looking forward to it.
If you want to see all the non-Miller variants for the complete Facsimile Edition series, links below!
The Dark Knight Returns is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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— DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Facsimile Editions: All the Variant Covers NOT Done by FRANK MILLER. Click here.
— FRANK MILLER Is Doing Something Sneaky Cool With His DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Variant Covers. Click here.
— FRANK MILLER’s DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Facsimile Variant Is Pretty Badass. Click here.
March 31, 2026
I have to admit that the neon variant looks pretty cool. Maybe I’ll even pick it up.
I’ve always loved that shot of Batman and Robin in mid-air.