Description
- Type: Figure
- Manufacturer / publisher: DC Direct
- Release: 2004
- License/IP: DC Comics / Batman
- Based on: Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
- Size: 7 inches.
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Character:
This Superman action figure was released in 2004 by DC Direct as part of the original action figure series based on Frank Miller's legendary Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. The first series consisted of Batman, Robin (Carrie Kelley), The Joker, and Superman.
In The Dark Knight Returns, we meet an older Bruce Wayne who, after years of absence, is once again patrolling Gotham City as Batman. Meanwhile, Superman finds himself in a very different position. Clark Kent works with the US government and is eventually ordered to force his former ally Batman to stop.
This leads to the famous confrontation between Batman and Superman. Although Superman is physically many times stronger, Bruce prepares carefully for the fight. With his armored Batsuit, technology, and the help of Green Arrow, Batman attempts to make even the Man of Steel vulnerable.
DC Direct based this version directly on Frank Miller's signature artwork. As a result, Superman has the broad, heavy build that is characteristic of his appearance in The Dark Knight Returns.
The figure is officially approximately 7 3/8 inches tall and comes with two accessories that directly reference the confrontation with Batman: a damaged Batman helmet and a Kryptonite arrow. In addition, the release includes a sidewalk display base that connects to the bases of the other figures in the original series.
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Box Condition: See images
"Bruce, this is idiotic. You're just bones and meat... like all the rest."
— Superman, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Product information:
- WARNING! Choking hazard. Small parts; 3+; NOTE: Not suitable for children under 36 months
- This item comes from a private collection.
- Officially licensed product, manufactured under license from the rights holder.
- This product meets the requirements of the CE marking and complies with the applicable European directives for safety, health, and environmental protection.
- Made of durable PVC.