DC’s Batman Goes Dark With New Series Writer

The current story arc of DC comics Batman, written by Tom King, came to its stunning conclusion with issue No. 85. With it, also brought the end to the run of “City of Bane“. Moving forward Flashpoint Batman has much to deal with given all the events that unfolded. Gotham Girl now has her powers back. Alfred is dead. Following this, Batman and Catwoman definitely need some counseling.

However this will all shake out for Batman, the writing is in good hands. Starting with issue no. 86 the current Justice League Dark writer, James Tynion IV, takes over. James is no stranger to Batman having written and co-written many limited series with the Dark Knight including the wildly popular Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover titles.

DC’s Batman No. 86 Press Release:

Something Dark Brewing in Gotham City…

A whole new chapter in the life of the Dark Knight starts this Wednesday as the epic art team of Tony S. Daniel, Danny Miki, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles are joined by new series writer James Tynion IV!

Batman No. 86 Regular Cover
Batman No. 86 Variant Cover

In the first issue of Batman in 2020, it’s a new day for Gotham City—and for Batman. With Bane vanquished and Alfred gone, Batman has to pick up the pieces and step up his game. But he’s not the only one with a new plan for Gotham: Deathstroke has returned, under a mysterious new contract that could change everything. Why are Super-Villains assembling in Gotham City?