Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 is the second in a two-part direct-to-video animated adaptation of the 1986 story of the same name that was written by Frank Miller, preceded by Part 1. The film was produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Home Video. The PG-13 rated film was released January 29, 2013 in both Blu-ray and DVD. Feigning regret for his past, Joker convinces Wolper to take him on a talk show to tell his story; he makes plans for his escape with an old henchman, who supplies him with mind-controlling lipstick. Meanwhile, Superman, who works as a government operative in exchange for being allowed to covertly help people, is asked by the President to end Batman's vigilante activities. Framing these events is a growing hostility between the USA and the Soviet Union over possession of the island of Corto Maltese. As Batman's continued presence humiliates the national authorities, Yindel becomes commissioner and orders Batman's arrest, and Superman warns Batman that the government will not tolerate him much longer.
Joker makes his talk show appearance as Batman fights with the GCPD on the studio roof; while they fight, Joker kills Wolper, gasses everyone in the studio to death and escapes. He finds Selina Kyle and uses one of her escorts and his lipstick to take control of a congressional representative, who calls for a nuclear strike on the Soviets before falling to his death. Batman's investigation leads him to Kyle, whom he finds bound and dressed like Wonder Woman. Kelley notices cotton candy on the floor, and Batman deduces that Joker is at the fairgrounds. There Kelley accidentally kills Joker's henchman while Batman pursues the Joker, who indiscriminately guns down dozens of people. As Batman corners a wounded and partially blinded Joker, he admits to feeling responsible for every murder Joker has committed and intends to stop him permanently. In the ensuing fight, Joker stabs Batman repeatedly, and Batman breaks Joker's neck in front of witnesses. Joker then taunts Batman about the event, and then tries to goad the Dark Knight into finishing him off.
However, Batman ultimately doesn't do so, to Joker's slight disappointment. Nonetheless, content that he made Batman lose control and that he will be branded a murderer, the Joker finishes himself off by twisting his neck, killing himself, ultimately bringing an end of their conflict. The GCPD arrive and Batman, bleeding profusely, fights his way to Kelley and escapes. After Superman deflects a Soviet nuclear missile, he is hit with the blast and badly injured; the detonation creates an electromagnetic pulse that wipes out all electrical equipment in the United States and causes a nuclear winter. As the city descends into chaos, Batman, Kelley and Gordon rally the Sons of Batman and the citizens of Gotham to restore order, and Yindel accepts that Batman has become too powerful to take down. While the rest of the powerless U.S. is overrun with crime, Gotham becomes the safest city in America, embarrassing the President's administration and prompting them to send Superman to finally stop Batman.
Batman and Superman agree to meet in Crime Alley. Wearing a powerful exoframe and supported by Kelley and former Green Arrow Oliver Queen, Batman fights Superman, using various tactics to make the fight even. When Superman gains the advantage, Queen hits him with an arrow made with synthetic Kryptonite, severely weakening him. Batman defeats Superman, and claims that he intentionally made the Kryptonite weak, to defeat Superman without killing him. Batman then apparently dies of a heart attack, while Wayne Manor self-destructs, and Alfred dies of a stroke. In the aftermath, the world learns that Wayne was Batman; all of his secrets are destroyed with the manor and his finances disappear. As Superman leaves Wayne's funeral, he gives Kelley a knowing wink after hearing a faint heartbeat coming from Wayne's coffin. In underground caves, Wayne is revealed to have faked his death and makes preparations to continue his mission more discreetly, allied with Kelley, Queen, and his followers.
Bruce states that he has waited years for a good death and that this will be this will be "good enough." Batman the Dark Knight Returns Part 2 Michael Emerson Interview Batman the Dark Knight Returns Part 2 Mark Valley Interview Michael Emerson (The Joker) Batman the Dark Knight Returns Part 2 Peter Weller Interview: The Lego Movie completely omits several of the licensed characters that make appearances in the film itself, such as , and . Furthermore, is omitted despite its relevance to the plot, and one of the major plot points is completely glossed over - The Reveal that the entire story is really just a boy playing with his Lego is kept, but the subsequent reveal that Lord Business and his plot to freeze everything is based on his father's desire to stop his son from messing up his Lego kits is cut out of the story, removing all context for Lord Business' Heel�Face Turn. Batman is back to save Gotham City Play the first part of the new Lego Batman 2 game, the action puzzle game suitable for the whole family.
You can expect the same great production values, humor and gameplay we have come to expect from the Lego series. Great graphics and animation Occasional camera position problems Lego Batman 2 is the best game in the Lego series so far, and it brings Superman into the story to fight evil alongside Batman and Robin. Great for adults and kids, the Lego games are excellent mixes of action and puzzle solving. Lego Batman 2 is no exception, but brings fantastic voice acting to the series as well. Lego Batman 2's gameplay is easy to pick up, with plenty of variety. You can play cooperatively as Batman and Robin or switch between characters when necessary. Both have different abilities, and different suits which give them yet more. It's not difficult, but is hard enough that kids will have to keep on their toes to survive. The puzzles are well designed, also without being too difficult. Lego Batman 2 introduces an open world structure, Gotham City, but individual stages play just like we're used to in Lego titles.