Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe continues to expand with the upcoming novel, *Batman: Revolution*. Penned by acclaimed author John Jackson Miller and published by Penguin Random House, this thrilling addition to the Burton-Verse introduces fans to a unique take on The Riddler. You can now preorder this eagerly awaited book on Amazon.
*Batman: Revolution* follows the narrative arc established in 2024's *Batman: Resurrection*, also written by Miller. Set in the timeline between the events of the 1989 *Batman* and 1992's *Batman Returns*, the novel draws inspiration from Burton's unproduced third Batman film, which was rumored to feature Robin Williams as The Riddler.
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Here's the official synopsis for *Batman: Revolution*:
*It’s summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Joker’s toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batman’s eternal vigilance continues as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals escalate by the day. Meanwhile, on the streets, protests grow in opposition to the city’s lavish excesses.*
*No one is experiencing the struggle between Gotham’s optimism and doubt more than Norman Pinkus. The Gotham Globe’s humble copy boy, he’s the unacknowledged mastermind behind the newspaper’s mega-popular Riddle Me This word puzzles. But Norman harbors a secret. He is the smartest man in Gotham City, using his prodigious skills to solve crimes anonymously for years via the police tip line—before Batman even knows there’s a crime to solve.*
*While neither fame nor fortune finds Norman, he believes in the promise of Gotham and what’s right . . . until he doesn’t. The man no one notices watches time and again as the city and its leaders cast their eyes high above the rooftops toward Batman. Dejected and unappreciated, Norman devises a scheme: With the help of dangerous new friends, he exploits the simmering tensions of the long hot summer to draw the Caped Crusader into a volatile game of riddles to crown Gotham’s true savior. As they clash, Norman—now known as The Riddler—and Batman will uncover hidden secrets about Gotham’s past that will have dire consequences for the city’s future.*
Mark your calendars for the release of *Batman: Revolution* on October 28, 2025, and secure your copy through Amazon's preorder.
Batman '89: Echoes & Superman '78: The Metal Curtain Cover Gallery
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DC Comics is not resting on its laurels either, as they continue to expand the Burton-Verse through their comic series. Following the success of *Batman '89*, which served as a sequel to *Batman Returns* and introduced a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and a Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin, DC released *Batman '89: Echoes*. This sequel brings in a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. Additionally, DC has enriched the universe with two volumes of *Superman '78*, acting as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films.
For those interested in exploring more about Burton's vision for a third Batman film and other unproduced DC projects, delve into the fascinating world of DC movies that never made it to the screen.
