THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling.

This premier copy of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 Facsimile Edition—issued as a highly limited ComicsPRO 2026 Exclusive—has been professionally evaluated, authenticated, graded, and encapsulated under the joint CGC x JSA (Certified Guaranty Company & James Spence Authentication) certification program.

• 40th Anniversary ComicsPRO Exclusive: Released in February 2026 to kick off DC's yearlong 40th Anniversary celebration of Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's genre-defining masterpiece, this exclusive issue was produced specifically for attendees of the annual ComicsPRO annual meeting. Replicating the groundbreaking 1986 original in authentic single-issue format, it stands as a central milestone collectible from the 2026 anniversary events.

• Dual Signed Legend Key (JSA Authenticated): Features original hand signatures from creative legends Frank Miller (writer/artist) and Klaus Janson (inker). Through the official CGC x JSA partnership, both signatures have been independently cross-verified and authenticated by JSA's autograph experts, providing bulletproof verification for witnessed or non-witnessed signing events.

• What a 9.8 Means: A CGC grade of 9.8 Near Mint/Mint represents the top-tier standard for modern high-grade collectibles. The book exhibits virtually flawless visual appeal, crisp corners, razor-sharp edges, deep cover color saturation, and pristine structural integrity.

• Dual-Guaranteed Authenticity: Combines CGC's industry-leading comic grading with JSA's gold-standard autograph verification, giving collectors complete certainty regarding both book condition and signature authenticity on a single certified label.

• Permanent Preservation: Encapsulated in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell ("slab"), this protective casing shields the book and signatures from dust, moisture, UV exposure, and handling wear—ensuring its high-grade condition and investment-grade status remain preserved indefinitely.