Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 Page #2

while chaos runs rampant.

A man who shows us

we can seize our city back from fear.

Many have asked

how I can condone this man.

My answer is that we all have something,

or someone, worth fighting for.

I have my wife, Sarah.

Any time I wonder

if I'm doing the right thing...

... I think of Sarah, and the rest is easy.

Now it's Commissioner Yindel's turn

to face this man.

She may make him her enemy,

or maybe she'll learn from him.

Either way, I wish her well.

Thank you.

James Gordon dedicated his life

to keeping this city safe...

... and I'm honored

to share a stage with him.

But this office will no longer tolerate

the actions of a criminal.

As my first official act as commissioner,

on the charges of breaking and entering...

... assault and battery,

and creating a public menace...

... I hereby issue a warrant

for the Batman's arrest.

You cost me hours of work last night.

Then I'll get right to it.

You have to go back into retirement.

You're upsetting too many people.

Mm-hm.

Why do you always have to be like this?

You played right into their hands last time.

When the parents groups came after us,

you're the one they pointed to.

You act like a criminal.

Heh, we are criminals, Clark.

We always have been.

You're still one too.

Only difference is you have a boss.

And you answer to no one.

You know, we almost

had this talk 10 years ago...

... when you wouldn't go along

with the deal we made.

Everyone else agreed.

Diana went back to her people...

... Hal left the planet.

And Oliver? Did he agree?

That's not how I wanted that to go.

He was all torn up about it too.

- He made it necessary. Like...

- Like I'm about to?

- Do you even remember why you retired?

- I remember.

Look. Either shut it down or

one of these days someone with authority...

... is gonna tell me to come stop you.

- And when that happens...

- When that happens...

... may the best man win.

I have to go. We'll finish this later.

No hurry.

Brave American forces

are now engaged in direct combat...

... with Soviet troops in Corto Maltese.

Now, those Soviets would like to see us

turn our tails and run.

But we've got to protect our interest...

I mean, stand up for freedom...

... and the good people of Corto Maltese.

So don't you fret.

We've got God on our side.

Or the next best thing, anyway.

We got a sweet show tonight, folks.

Dr. Ruth Heizraumer...

... the wet hamburger bun contest...

... and a man who's brought

a lot of smiles to the world.

See you then.

It was great to hear from you, boss.

Most of the other guys...

... well, they gave up on you.

But I knew you'd come back.

Oh, you look great. Anyway,

I whipped up the lipstick you asked for.

And Bobby and Mary,

they can't wait to help.

Oh, I also made you these,

special filters.

Wear them tonight

and only breathe through your nose.

And all these years I just held my breath.

Really?

I could kiss you.

Robin's last class is about to end.

Go pick her up at school.

And if Miss Kelley should have something

better to do with her evening?

There's nothing better.

Where you been all this time?

You're, like, gone.

Been busy.

You gonna make

it to the fairgrounds tomorrow?

Opening day? Our tradition?

Ugh. It's this night job.

Details. As in more.

Just helping some spud. It'd bore you.

Gotta fly.

Hey, Alfred.

First two teams are with me

on the roof, the rest of you are down here.

I'm not waiting for the Joker.

And you can bet Batman isn't either.

Neither of them is leaving here a free man.

- Is that understood?

- Yes, ma'am.

More on the eyes, please.

You want lipstick, handsome?

I brought my own, thanks.

Wonderful to see you

showing such interest.

Okay, Bobby, Mary,

Uncle Joker's counting on you.

Go make him proud.

This is strictly

an observation mission for you.

Stay in the copter

and do not touch any of the controls.

If there's any trouble, just say "boosters."

The computer's all voice-controlled.

You don't need to understand a thing.

Figure I wouldn't anyway.

Joker's thought this through.

The publicity's brought the cops...

... and they'll keep me from him.

That a cloak?

Cool.

Commissioner, something's incoming.

- We can't get a lock on it.

- I don't see anything.

Everything's on auto.

Touch any of it and you're fired.

Cool, boss.

Keep at it! Do a channel sweep.

Holy...

- He can fly.

- Not for long. Hit the flood!

Batman, you are under arrest.

Fox, Stokes, rush him!

- Rush him?

- He's twice your age, son.

Find the nerve.

What can we say about our next guest

that hasn't been said before? Frank?

He's a kook, Dave. A maniac.

No, I mean it, he's a nut.

Nothing like it, eh?

I always take this moment

to say a little affirmation to myself.

So many faces. So few smiles.

Hey, now, no need to be nervous.

Just follow my lead and be yourself.

And our special guest,

the Clown Prince of Crime...

... Joker.

Get a copter in close to blow

this stuff away!

Freeze, Batman!

Fire weapons.

Do something!

Joker, you've asked for a chance

to share your side of things.

I'm told you've killed

about 600 people.

- How exactly does your side of that go?

- Stop right there.

This is a sensitive man,

and I won't have him being harassed.

That's all right. I want people to get me.

All right, then.

That's why I'm gonna kill everyone

in this room.

Okay.

I think that's a little more insight

than we had in mind.

It's okay, he doesn't really mean that.

He's just trying to ease the tension.

Funny way to go about it.

You have to remember,

this man isn't responsible for those killings.

He's merely a victim of the Batman's

psychotic obsession.

I thought

I was Batman's psychotic obsession.

So you think the Batman's

the real sicko here.

Without a doubt. He's an

obsessive-compulsive, narcissistic...

... hero-complexed sociopath.

- I would love a shot at him as a patient.

- Do guests get to keep these?

Heh. Sure, you do whatever you want with it.

We got a closet full of them.

So long as you won't miss it.

Breathe, David. Breathe.

Billy close.

Ace the cloak.

Batman, land your vehicle now!

Been following on the radio.

It's over. Joker's gone.

- How many?

- Don't know. Lots.

You have five seconds to comply.

Boosters.

- Boosters!

- Peel.

Head back to the cave.

- I'm not fired?

- You're not fired.

The military has imposed

a communications blackout...

... for the 500-mile area

surrounding Corto Maltese...

... amid reports of severe weather

affecting the ongoing battle.

While more locally...

... tragedy struck at today's taping

of The Dave Endochrine Show...

... where Joker used his deadly smile gas

to kill the entire audience.

Joker is now reported to be on the loose...

... as is the Batman,

who tangled with police at the scene.

You never should have come back, Bruce.

You don't know

how much the world has changed.

Selina.

I need your help. It's very important.

My help.

I made myself pretty for you.

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