Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #[nn]
In *Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again* #1, set on the grim future Earth 31, a tyrannical Lex Luthor rules under martial law while a compliant Superman enforces his regime. With the help of his protégé Catgirl, Batman liberates the Atom and the Flash, beginning a desperate mission to reclaim freedom from Luthor, Brainiac, and their mind-controlled allies—Superman, Wonder Woman, and Captain Marvel. Written, drawn, inked, and colored by Frank Miller, with cover art by Miller, this bold new chapter launches with a gripping blend of political tension and superhero defiance.
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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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