Batman: The Dark Knight: The Master Race (2015-2017) (Dark Knight III: The Master Race (2015-2017))

As soon as I saw this preorder come up I was all over it. Loved Dark Knight Returns, but only really tolerated Dark Knight Strikes Again. The plot was a little convoluted and half hearted when compared to DKR.I am happy to report that this is a return to form. The artwork is absolutely fantastic all the way through. Capturing Millers 'frantic' looking style and giving it sharp modern edges that help to define it.The story is also great, replays a couple of the old beats from the previous story with fairly predictable outcomes, but it is ultimately satisfying. The arc is not overly complicated, and the use of characters is also really good.If you're a fan of Millers Batman - this is a must own!

This is a really good addition to this iteration of the iconic figure of Batman. I read it issue by issue, but it was even better like this. The hardcover looks really cool too. Highly recommended, but then I am a fanboy.

An entertaining and pretty coherent sequel to the awesome Dark Knight Returns TP New Ed (Batman) and the mess that was BATMAN DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN TP. Years after faking his own death, Batman himself is too physically worn out to take an active part in much of the story so the slack is picked up by his former Justice League comrades, which does make me think that maybe it would be closer to the truth to call this book JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE MASTER RACE. To be fair, Frank Miller does a good job of handling the characters - the only one who feels a bit superfluous is Aquaman. Batman's ingenuity is vital in a couple of critical moments, although the real surprise comes at the climax when Superman's quick thinking saves Batman from certain death (and leaves the path open for more sequels). It's not quite a classic but still better than most GNs.

Three years have gone by since Lex Luthor was defeated by Batman. In these three years, the world appears to have become slightly more tolerant of the superheroes. Batman still tackles corruption, but when he is arrested for being a rogue vigilante, Batman is unmasked as Carrie Kelley, the former Robin. Has Bruce Wayne finally died?Meanwhile Lara, Superman's daughter, asks Ray Palmer to solve the miniaturisation of Kandor and when he is successful, the freed Kryptonians go on a rampage to take control of Earth.Miller's 'The Master Race' mixes politics, the media, religion and the battle between good and evil to look at the dangers of power. The story is brutal and there are some explosive panels where the sense of danger bleeds off the page.

A great read and have for any batman fan with detailed drawings and story! Perfect for anyone picking up the drawing style also!

Master Race is the second sequel to TDKR and the follow-up to TDKSA and I found the book disappointingly pedestrian by comparison with both books but much more comprehensible than TDKSA. Needless to say, this is a far cry from TDKR.At this point in the series, it no longer feels like Miller has a point to make that he is prioritising over the good old comic book plot of the book (though there are some clear attempts to include topical themes), which as you might expect is both a good and bad thing. It's good in that the plot is more focused, paced a little better and the art is much cleaner and striking in places, bad in that this is mostly a comic book caper that advances the Millerverse in fairly uninteresting ways overall, while also kind of cheapening the events of the previous books by undoing some character development and generally just making the setting seem that little bit more ordinary in the context of the comics industry.If the book is taken at face value rather than viewed in the context of the series then it is largely successful. Despite the title, it is much more of a Superman story than a Batman story, though the central conflict with Lara is not given as much attention as perhaps it should in places. There is also a lot of talk throughout the book about the devastation to human lives caused by the events that take place with little to no depiction of that devastation. Still, it's a mostly pleasant and coherent read despite its flaws.Master Race is, again, not a worthy successor to TDKR, but it's a better book than TDKSA, even if it has a bit less to say. It neither ties the Millerverse up in a neat bow nor gives it an interesting direction for the future, but it is an enjoyable read. If you can't get enough Miller's Batman then this book will just about satisfy your need. Otherwise, there are worse options out there, but there are better options also.

Frank Miller is a God.

If like many you read "The Dark Knight Returns" and were blown away by this seminal story that re-invented the Batman persona and gave rise to his popularity ever since then you may end up being a bit disappointed by this sequel. It's good and an enjoyable read but it somewhat lacks the impact of the original, which sequels, are almost bound to do.The story line involves an allegorical tale of faith-based zealots freed from the bottle city of Kandor and the use of many DC characters in a broad and engaging story. Females move centre stage which may be long overdue, given the current popularity of Wonder Woman. The art is varied but, as ever, relies upon personal taste. I found the art by Kubert and Romita to be up to its usual standard but always feel that Miller and Klaus Jansons' art is a sort of shorthand that lacks detail, even if it is highly stylized.Overall it is a nice book and very good value for money, costing less than a run-of-the-mill Marvel Masterwork book. The colours are vibrant on the glossy pages and there are enough pin-up pages to make it very worthwhile. It may not be as revolutionary as the original but it still packs a punch and its depiction of Donald Trump is spot on.

The story, the plot twists, the humor, the characters, the artwork — perfection. You simply cannot ask for anything more.

Good delivery

Sin City style story brought to DC. Great stuff. Any lover of Frank Miller's drawn style need to have this title in their collection.b

Una trilogia che finisce con il botto. Frank Miller semplicemente un genio! Lo consiglio vivamente perché un lavoro di Miller.

Fico vendo o pessoal comparando com a primeira parte e acho completamente estúpido. The dark Knight e uma obra prima q mudou os quadrinhos e seu choque nunca vai ser replicado. Dito isso, esta edição aqui é fantástica. Uma obra densa que deixa o leitor avido para ver o final. Frank Miller e Brian Azarello criaram uma historia empolgante que conquista o leitor . Uma leitura para ser apreciada.