"This is a fictional story. Things in the story may or may not happen..."
Once upon a time, this sentence often appeared in American comics. Basically, these comics are just fantasy world of the author. The contents are nothing more than Bruce's retiring to the second line, or Robin inherits the robes and spreads the bats... Even if there is a tragic ending, it is still about heroic dedication. Frank Miller version is different. Robin is dead. The 50-year-old Batman has retired several years. Gordon is about to be forced to retire. Gotham City, the violent crimes on the streets have intensified.
In other words, all the efforts of Batman in the past are in vain. So He returned. He also awakened the enemies of the past and was regarded as an extrajudicial murderer by the new Police Commissioner. Is the existence of criminals creating Batman, or is the existence of Batman driving crime?
Miller "violated" the dogma of all previous comics. There are no intrigues, no bright bad guys, no flashy "death traps" and props. The reason for the crime is simple: money, power, or simply perversion. There are no handsome guys, no righteous heroes, no gorgeous battles. There's only a ruthless real world, and a man who tries to challenge the system.
Batman in this work is not a hero, but an anti-hero. His heart can't withstand the constant battles, but he still faces all kinds of pursuits without fear. He refused to accept the result of "the veteran is not dead, just withered."
Batman conquered the street gangsters and formed a new gang. It’s hard to say whether they are criminals or victims. His cooperation with Green Arrow (which used to be a leftist position in comics) is more political. Superman who faithfully obeys the president in exchange for the living space of the superhuman, becomes a lackey of the authorities. As mortal, Batman signaled no compromise, even if the price is death.
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