Summary
Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez are ready to unleash a new chapter ofBatman, primed for readers new and old alike. Batman is currently coming out of his last arc, where he disposed of his dark counterpart Zur-En-Arrh (along withdisposing of fan complaints about Batman). Now, he has his hands full of Amanda Waller’s schemes during the line-wideAbsolute Powerevent.
OnceAbsolute Poweris over,DC Comics will be going “All In"on a new era of DC, featuring new storylines for its ongoing titles that will be ideal for new readers. ForBatman, issues #153-154 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez, and Carmine Di Giandomenico will mark the start of the “Dying City” storyline, which will ship twice monthly in October.Batman#153’s main cover by Jorge Jiménez can be viewed directly below, along with further information about the new story.
BATMAN #153 (2024)
October 2nd, 2024
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Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez, and Carmine Di Giandomenico are back with a vengeance with a new story arc, “The Dying City,” featuring an unexpected turn from the Riddler, a mysterious new Super Hero named Commander Star, and the shocking murder of one of Gotham City’s greatest citizens as Batman ships twice monthly in October.
Along with an “unexpected” role for the classic Gotham villain, the Riddler, one of the things that"The Dying City” promises is a new character in the form of Commander Star, which could make this new arc a perfect introduction for new readers.
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What Do We Know About Commander Star?
Zdarsky and Jiménez’sBatmanrun officially began in 2022, beginning withBatman#125. In the time since, Zdarsky’s run (with various artists) has introducedthe formidable adversary of Failsafe, a multiverse adventure thatcelebrated a landmark issue for Batman, and the return of Zur-En-Arrh for a climactic final battle in his most lethal tech suit yet. Now, Zdarsky embarks on the next chapter in his exploration of the Dark Knight and the Bat-Family.
A new superhero in Commander Star is on the horizon, set to hit Gotham City with the beginning of this new arc.
There’s a lot that this summary seems to offer in just a brief synopsis, all while still hinting at an enticing mystery. A familiar villain, the Riddler (who was last seen receiving an interesting offer from Bruce’s old mentor that couldfinally make him Joker’s equal), will reach some sort of turning point, while another familiar Gothamite is expected to die. Meanwhile, a new superhero inCommander Star is on the horizon, set to hit Gotham City with the beginning of this new arc.Little else is known and even less has been hinted about who Commander Star is and what brings him to Gotham.
How This NewBatmanStory Could Be the Perfect Introduction for Fans
New Mysteries Mean a Clean Slate
As enjoyable as Zdarsky’s previousBatmanarcs have been, they all demand the reader to at least be somewhat familiar with what came before it to truly understand the complex happenings of each storyline. While this storytelling has been rewarding for old readers, it’s not very inviting to new readers.“The Dying City” will be a must-read for new fans, as the slate is wiped completely clean. Especially in the midst of a new DC era, this new arc exists to invite new readers into the fray. Now is the best time to be a newBatmanfan.
Batman#153is available October 2nd, 2024, andBatman#154is available October 16th, 2024, both from DC Comics.
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
