Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 
Character List

Below are the characters listed throughout the graphic novel and short description.

Bruce Wayne

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The now 55 year old million heir, whose parents were murdered in Crime Alley.

Batman

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The protector of Gotham, who has been absent for ten years.


Carrie Kelly / Robin

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A a 13-year-old girl, who is a gymnast.  She becomes the fourth Robin, Batman's sidekick.


Harvey Dent / Two Face

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Harvey Dent, who is also the notorious Two Face, is released from Arkham Asylum after plastic surgery.  Both side of his face are healed, but it appears that his mind may not be...


The Joker

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Batman's archenemy, who awakens from a catatonic state when the Batman reappears.


The Mutant Leader 

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Head of the Mutant Gang, comprised of teenagers, that terrorizes Gotham City. 


Clark Kent

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The news reporter by day, and Superman by night or when he is needed by the president. 

Superman

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The man of steel who has America's best interest at heart.


Oliver Queen / The Green Arrow 

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A rebel against a government that bans superheros, and an amputee that blames Superman for the mishap.  He draw his arrows with his teeth due to a missing arm. 

Selina Kyle / Catwoman 

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She, too, has aged and retired from being Catwoman.  To earn a living, she is the madame of an escort service in Gotham

James Gordon

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The Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, who is forced into retirement due to his age.  He knows of Batman's dual identity, and collaborates with him.  Ellen Yindel will take his position.

Ellen Yindel 

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The woman who takes Gordon's place as Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department.  Her first act of business is arresting the Batman.

Alfred Pennyworth

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The now eighty something, long faithful butler and medic to Bruce Wayne who also know of his secret identity.  Alfred also serves as the comic relief.

Other notables include:

- Dick Grayson (the former Robin)
- Sarah (Gordon's Wife)

- The Mayor
- Dr. Bartholomew Wolper
- "The Sons of Batman" (formerly "The Mutant Gang")
- Lola, Bill, Dave (newscasters)
- Lana Lang
- The President (Ronald Reagan)
- Chuck Brick


Miller, Frank. Batman: The Dark Night Returns. 9th ed. New York, NY: DC Comics, 2002.  Print.


*All images belong to Frank Miller and DC Comics.
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