DC Comics is launching a new digital-first series titled Batman: Static Beyond, which serves as a cyberpunk prequel to the beloved animated series Batman Beyond.
Here are the key points:
- Premise: The story is set in Neo-Gotham before Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman. It follows a teenage Terry and a teenage Virgil Hawkins (the hero Static) as their paths cross.
- Characters:
- Virgil Hawkins (Static): He is the central protagonist, searching for his missing sister, Sharon, in the dark, technologically advanced city.
- Bruce Wayne: No longer the traditional Batman, he is an older, more brutal figure operating as a "cyberpunk Bat-God" in a high-tech suit. He takes Virgil under his wing, seeing him as a potential new Robin.
- Terry McGinnis: He is just a regular teenager getting into trouble, not yet the hero he is destined to become. The series will explore what pushes him toward his future as Batman.
- Genre and Tone: The series is described as a cyberpunk thriller, aiming to redefine Neo-Gotham as a true dystopia. It will explore themes of legacy, family, and heroism in a darker, more complex future.
- Creative Team: The series is written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty) with art by Max Dunbar (Dungeons & Dragons).
- Release Date: Batman: Static Beyond will debut on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital platform on May 28, with a print edition of the first issue scheduled for release in August.
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