Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 is a single issue comic book from DC Comics, written and illustrated by Frank Miller. It was published in 1986 during the Copper Age of US Comics. The comic features the character of Batman, who is depicted as an older and retired superhero. The issue is graded 9.2 Near Mint- and is a first printing. It is part of the Batman: The Dark Knight Returns series and does not feature the Justice League of America.