Batman 1989 Sequel Batman: Revolution to Introduce the Burton-Verse's Riddler

Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe expands once more with Batman: Resurrection, a new novel by John Jackson Miller, published by Penguin Random House. This book introduces the Burton-verse's version of the Riddler and is available for preorder on Amazon.

As revealed by ComicBook.com, Batman: Revolution follows Batman: Resurrection (2024), also penned 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 rumored to feature Robin Williams as the Riddler.

Here's the official summary for Batman: Revolution:

It’s summer in Gotham, and a city-wide celebration is underway. The Joker's lingering threat has finally subsided, allowing the mayor and retail magnate Max Shreck to orchestrate a spectacular Fourth of July event. Yet, beneath the surface, unrest simmers. Batman remains vigilant against escalating gang violence and masked criminals, while street protests erupt against the city's opulent excesses.

At the heart of this conflict is Norman Pinkus, a seemingly insignificant copy boy at the Gotham Globe, secretly the mastermind behind the newspaper's popular "Riddle Me This" puzzles. Norman is Gotham's most brilliant mind, anonymously solving crimes via the police tip line—often before Batman even knows they've occurred. Unrecognized and unappreciated, Norman's faith in Gotham falters. He devises a plan, using the city's simmering tensions to draw Batman into a dangerous game of riddles, aiming to expose Gotham's true savior. This confrontation will unearth hidden secrets about Gotham's past, with potentially devastating consequences for its future. Norman, now known as the Riddler, and Batman clash, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.

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. This was followed by Batman '89: Echoes, introducing a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. Additionally, two volumes of Superman '78, serving as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films, have been published.

For more on Burton's abandoned Batman 3 and other canceled DC films, explore the article on DC movies that never launched.