While aspects of the Batman mythos have changed over time, the facts have largely remained the same. But for Scott Snyder's biggest swing, Definitely Batman deconstructs Bruce Wayne's entire origin for a new journey into the iconic persona. The goal of the Absolute Universe is new stories as DC headlines new stories All In initiative.
With Scott Snyder's return to DC comes the partnership Definitely Batman artist Nick Dragotta, officially launched on October 9, 2024. Some explaining is required as the audience is about to meet a very different Bruce Wayne than the Bruce Wayne they have known all their lives. Thankfully, Scott Snyder suggested exactly that (in Fan EXPO panels, interviews, and previews). That means readers can find out now the biggest changes are coming Definitely Batman mythology and serials.
10 Definitely Batman Bruce Inspired by the Younger Generation
Snyder looked to young people, including his own children, to lead the way Definitely Batmanmotivation of
Scott Snyder discussed being inspired by the young people he sees standing up and asking for a better world than what was given to them. Although Bruce normally operates only from a perspective of justice, Definitely Batman will feature Bruce Wayne, fueled by a youthful belief that systems themselves can be changed. This is what sets him apart from other variations of Batman.
While other versions of Batman endure Gotham's corruption to keep the streets clean, Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne will be different. Instead, he will be a young Batman who steps into the role with the motivation to change what he and the rest of Gotham see as wrong. Snyder described Bruce as an “idealistic, fiery kid” who refuses to accept that Gotham is unchanging. A good new look for an iconic character.
9 Surely Bruce Will Have The Same Moral Rules
Despite his youth, Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne already knows his moral lines.
While Batman's tactics have changed over time, one thing remains fundamentally the same in the Absolute Universe: Bruce doesn't kill and he doesn't use guns. What sets Batman apart from the other major characters who take over Gotham's night are the strict rules he follows, which Batman carries with him wherever he goes. This was announced by Snyder Definitely BatmanBruce will still follow the same famous moral code.
In the main DC Universe, Batman's rules became the cornerstone of his identity, causing a family rift that extends into the modern day when ex-Robin Jason Todd ignores both rules and starts cleaning up the streets. Definitely BatmanBruce may not have any sidekicks yet, but his rules are in place. No matter what universe he is in, Batman will always be on the side of justice.
8 Batman definitely didn't grow up at home, he grew up in the Alley of Crime
Definitely BatmanBruce didn't grow up in the safety of Wayne Manor.
One of the biggest changes Definitely BatmanAs Snyder shared, Bruce comes directly from his upbringing Definitely Batman's Bruce grew up on the exact opposite side of Gotham: Crime Alley. Batman devotees will know this Crime Alley was the infamous site where the main universe Bruce lost his parents.
If growing up wealthy and isolated from the rest of Gotham gave DC's iconic Bruce Wayne a certain perspective and skill set, growing up in Crime Alley is bound to change his essence. More than a shocking redesign, it's clear that this Batman was shaped differently from the start.
7 Definitely Bruce Wayne is an Engineer, First and foremost
Instead of being a detective, Definitely Batman Bruce will be an engineer.
Bruce is a detective at heart. But in Definitely Batman, Bruce Wayne's thinking will be based on engineering. As opposed to detective work in cases that the police cannot handle, Bruce will focus more on the changes he originally set up and the systems he developed from scratch.
Snyder argued that this point was repeated Definitely Batman Bruce's “construction” of Batman makes him less of a character that Bruce uses to do what the billionaire playboy can't, and more of a project that Bruce undertakes to make a difference in Gotham City.
6 Surely Batman would hate Frank Miller's Dark Knight
Where other Batmans are pessimistic, Definitely BatmanBruce will be filled with idealism.
on the subject Definitely BatmanDistinguished by his idealism, Snyder called the new Bruce Wayne the opposite of Frank Miller's Batman, who became famous as an older, pessimistic man. The Dark Knight Returns. He goes so far as to say Definitely BatmanBruce would have hated Frank Miller's Batman from his perspective, there is no clearer description of optimism Definitely BatmanIt will carry Bruce Wayne in it.
Bruce Wayne is often written to be jaded with a hopeless outlook on Gotham's future. In the Absolute Universe, Bruce will step forward to inject the hope the city needs.
5 Definitely Batman Grew Up (And Still Connects) With Gotham's Villains.
Growing up in Crime Alley, Bruce was surrounded by a neighborhood full of villains.
By placing Bruce in Crime Alley, Snyder was able to surround Bruce with things he hadn't before: childhood friends, a neighborhood, and a past that would haunt his future as Batman. It became known during the panel held by him Not only did Bruce grow up with many of Gotham's future infamous villains, including Harvey Dent and Waylon Jones, but he still keeps in touch with them.Bruce will definitely be a factor in the emotional arc Snyder has planned if he encounters his former childhood friends.
Snyder shared that part Definitely Batman You would touch on the part of life where you watch people you know go in very different directions. Although the main universe's Bruce Wayne often encounters people with pasts, Definitely Batman advances that element to the next level.
4 Definitely Batman Learned From Villains Instead Of Mentors And Masters
In addition to having many jobs, Bruce learned from his future rivals.
Growing up in Crime Alley, Bruce never had the chance to travel the world, learning high-level skills from ancient teachings. Instead, all the skills readers will see on the page come from the people in Crime Alley who surround him. Snyder made it clear With the help of the villains he grew up with, Bruce was able to work with and learn skills from all over Gotham. With this, Bruce gained access to an entirely different part of Gotham that was not present in its main universe counterpart.
While on the road Definitely BatmanWhile what Bruce suffered remains a mystery, Snyder shared that Bruce learned how to fight Killer Croc, studied politics with Harvey Dent at City Hall, and learned the inner workings of the criminal underworld with Penguin. It is not yet known how Bruce will apply these skills, but it is already clear Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne will be working with an entirely new set of skills never seen in the Batman mythos.
3 Alfred has revealed Absolute Batman is actually Bruce Wayne
Cover by Nick Dragotta Definitely Batman #2 Teases the confrontation between Alfred and Bruce.
Surprisingly, Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne will not grow up with Alfred Pennyworth; instead of Alfred Pennyworth would appear much later in Bruce's life as an MI6 agent Sent to investigate crime in Gotham. While their bond may not be the father-son relationship readers are used to, Snyder noted that Alfred will still have a role in Bruce's story: mainly as an outsider who sees Bruce for who he really is.
Alfred will act as a foil for Bruce's perspective. As Snyder hinted, the two will go head-to-head as to whether or not Bruce can truly change something as old and entrenched as Gotham's power structure. Snyder was careful not to give too much away, but I hope Bruce gains Alfred as an ally, given how his idealism pits him against Gotham's worst.
2 Absolute Batman Works City Engineer By Day
Being a billionaire doesn't stop you Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne.
What hit the most for the first covers Definitely Batman Bruce's strong body was released, matching the thick markings on his chest, the size of his figure. In his panel, Snyder explained about Bruce's big figure and explained it Bruce works as a city engineer in constructiontherefore allowing it to be imperceptibly heavy. It also allows him to work over large areas of the city.
Snyder has since explained it Definitely Batman's Bruce won't have to play the role of a billionaire, he'll be allowed to grow as a person and use that to his advantage as Batman. Working in the city is a far cry from being the CEO of Wayne Industries, but being a city engineer in construction is an even bigger difference. Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne will have many advantages that other Bruce Waynes do not have.
1 Definitely Batman is Finally a Man of the People
Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne knows Gotham from all sides.
While this has never stopped Batman from saving people in danger, there's no denying that all of Snyder and Dragotta's changes are pointless. This Batman is definitely the hero that Gotham City has long deserved: a true man of the people. From working in construction, to growing up surrounded by Gotham's future villains, to living downtown, Definitely Batman He gave Bruce everything that his earthly counterpart lacked. He is no longer estranged from the people of Gotham on any level.
Snyder has hinted at a possible invasion of Gotham, where Bruce will not back down. Here's a look at everything Snyder has teased about what's to come Definitely Batmanit's truly the biggest creative swing he's taken to date. Definitely Batman will lead DC's new charge All In It's an initiative that opens up the Absolute Universe to readers, and it promises a very different experience in the familiar yet unfamiliar city of Gotham. How Definitely BatmanBruce Wayne's story will surely shock.
Definitely Batman Debuts from DC Comics on October 9, 2024.