9 Ways That Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns Influenced Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice

9) Zack Snyder Has Wanted To Make A Dark Knight Movie Since 2008

At Comic-Con in 2008, Zack Snyder was on a panel for Watchmen when he was asked a question about the darker and more mature direction that movie adaptations of comic-books were taking.  He responded by saying the following:

“There are a lot of other graphic novels out there, but I would love to see Frank Miller’s Dark Knight made into a movie, but that’s just me.”

Snyder has been noted for his more realistic way of envisioning comic book movies, especially with 2013’s Man of Steel where he squarely placed Superman into our world and looked at what would happen if a god among men showed up and the world found out about it.  This approach can also be seen in Batman V Superman and can at least be partially attributed to Snyder’s love of Frank Miller’s Dark Knight novels.

So, Dark Knight fans, what do you think?  These are just nine ways that Frank Miller’s Dark Knight graphic novels have influenced Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Have you spotted any other influences in the two trailers we have seen so far, or any of the promotional stills and images?  Let us know in the comments below!