DC Comics announced the return of the fan-favorite series Gotham Academy, with a 6-issue limited series Gotham Academy: First Year.
First Year reunites the original creative team of Brenden Fletcher and Becky Cloonan as the writers and Karl Kerschl as the cover artist. Artist Marco Ferrari will also join the team as the new interior penciler.
Official Series Description
Check out DC’s official description of the new series.
Gotham Academy: First Year continues the critically acclaimed story of Gotham Academy’s young students, perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike. Mystery and mayhem await Olive Silverlock, a shy, working-class teen from Gotham’s Narrows, as she navigates school life in a super-powered world, offering a unique perspective on Gotham through the eyes of a youngster as scared of its heroes as its villains. In addition to visits to Arkham Asylum and surprise appearances from billionaire weirdos, you never know who—or what—you might meet wandering the halls of Gotham Academy.
Set before the events of the original series, First Year traces Olive’s reluctant arrival at the school after a traumatic event involving her mother—and a fateful handoff between Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne. Shuffled from crisis into campus life, Olive must adapt to cliques, secrets, and a system that’s less supportive than it seems.
Underlying everything, Olive has a problem—and it’s shaped like Gotham’s most famous vigilante: Batman. But how will she process the weight of her past while navigating school politics, unexpected friendships, and a growing connection to Gotham’s darker mysteries? Who will she share her first kiss with? And why is everyone obsessed with… maps? What’s with these rich kids? Does Gotham Academy have a cartography class??
The History of ‘Gotham Academy’
The original Gotham Academy followed a group of teenaged students who attended a Gotham City prep school that held mysterious and spooky secrets. Along the way, readers saw cameos from Bruce Wayne and other Gotham City regulars. My personal favorite was the appearance of Batman ’66‘s villain Bookworm as the Gotham Academy librarian.
The series launched in 2014 under DC’s initiative for more young adult-oriented titles. It held great critical acclaim, although not strong sales. First Year is a response to the popularity of the original series’ fan support.
Gotham City: First Year hits comic book shops on October 1st.
Source: DC.com
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