Batman - The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1
In the dystopian future of Earth 31, where Lex Luthor’s iron grip has silenced resistance for years, Batman—back from exile and now leading a rebellion—unleashes a desperate bid for freedom. With the help of his protégé Catgirl, he frees the imprisoned Atom and Flash, rallying a fractured resistance against Luthor’s regime and his enslaved allies: Superman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and the ever-present Brainiac. Frank Miller’s bold vision, brought to life with his own pencils, inks, and colors, sets the stage for a high-stakes war in a world where hope is a weapon. Cover by Frank Miller.
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On Earth 31 the future is bleak. Lex Luthor has maintained marshal law for years, with a compliant Superman not rebelling for fear of causing widespread death. Batman, with help from his protógé Catgirl, frees Atom and Flash. With their help, and the help of others, he plans to return freedom to Earth by going up against Luthor, Brainiac, and his thralls Superman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.
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