Burtonverse's Riddler Joins Batman: Revolution Sequel

Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe is expanding once more with a thrilling new novel: Batman: Resurrection. Penned by John Jackson Miller and published by Penguin Random House, this book introduces the Burton-verse's interpretation of the enigmatic Riddler. Pre-order your copy on Amazon now!

As revealed by ComicBook.com, Batman: Revolution follows Batman: Resurrection (2024), also written by Miller. Both novels are set between the events of 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns, drawing inspiration from Burton's unrealized third Batman film, which was to feature Robin Williams as the Riddler.

Here's the official synopsis for Batman: Revolution:

It's a Gotham summer, and the city is celebrating. The Joker's toxic legacy is finally fading, just in time for a massive Fourth of July celebration orchestrated by the mayor and retail magnate Max Shreck. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer. Batman remains vigilant as gang violence and masked criminals escalate. Meanwhile, protests erupt against the city's opulent excesses.

At the heart of this turmoil is Norman Pinkus, a seemingly unassuming copy boy at the Gotham Globe, secretly the mastermind behind the newspaper's wildly popular "Riddle Me This" puzzles. Norman is a genius, anonymously solving crimes for the police—often before Batman even knows they've occurred. Unnoticed and unappreciated, he witnesses the city's leaders constantly looking to Batman for salvation. Disillusioned, Norman devises a plan: using the summer's unrest and dangerous new allies, he'll challenge the Dark Knight in a volatile game of riddles, aiming to crown Gotham's true savior. This clash will unearth hidden secrets about Gotham's past, with dire consequences for its future. Norman Pinkus will become...The Riddler.

Batman: Revolution will be released on October 28, 2025. Pre-order your copy on Amazon.

Batman '89: Echoes & Superman '78: The Metal Curtain Cover Gallery

DC Comics continues to expand the Burton-verse with Batman '89, a sequel to Batman Returns featuring a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and a Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin, followed by Batman '89: Echoes, introducing a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. They've also released two volumes of Superman '78, continuing the Christopher Reeve Superman saga.

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