DC Comics dropped a few previews of the upcoming Batman #1 relaunch with the first few pages, as well as a trailer.
The relaunch has Matt Fraction writing and Jorge Jiménez drawing. It promises to be a new era in Batman comics Despite this, the not-yet finished Hush 2 storyline will continue for at least one more issue in October using the old numbering system. Confused?
Don’t worry about it, true believers! Lets just focus on how cool Jiménez’s slightly more cartoony and dynamic art style looks. Check out the trailer that includes a sneak peek at Tim Drake’s new Robin costume. On top of that, we are treated to a new Batmobile complete with an Alfred AI ala JARVIS and Tony Stark. Did we mention that Fraction also used to be a long-time write on Invincible Iron Man? Anyways, I’m sure that the AI Alfred is not going to screw Batman over in the near future!
‘Batman #1’ Preview Pages
And now check out the preview pages for the first issue and the official solicitation.
A new day dawns for the Dark Knight Detective as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special) for an unforgettable new era of Batman! The best superhero in comics gets a brand-new first issue to kick off this new era that will test Batman and Bruce Wayne like never before!
Batman has a slightly-tweaked suit with a new logo and is back to the bright blue and grey color scheme. We also get a hint at the status quo, Jim Gordon is back on the GCPD force, but as a beat cop rather than the commissioner. The commissioner is Vandal Savage, a hold-over from the Chip Zdarsky run.
We also see there is something different with Killer Croc. He has changed for some reason and Batman is determined to take him down.
Batman #1 hits comic shops this coming Wednesday, September 3rd.
Source: Batman-news.com
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