The brand new alt-reality universe is teasing at some big ideas while featuring a bigger than usual Batman as a star.
, which aim to reintroduce classic DC characters with new, updated origins and contexts. While it’s canonically got something to do with Darkseid, the big draw is the new looks for Batman , Superman , and Wonder Woman .
It was the Dark Knight that raised the most eyebrows since more often than not, Bruce has a slimmer build than the gargantuan mammoth of Absolute Batman. During today’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Snyder shared some new details on his and Nick Dragotta’scomic due out in October. If you’re a size person, Snyder revealed that this version of Bruce is 6’2, 250-pound 20-something taking a stab at crimefighting. And instead of pretending to be a rich socialite, he’ll be a city engineer for Gotham.
Snyder wasn’t kidding when he called this a “top to bottom reinvention” of the character. While light on plot details, he further revealed the book’s chief villain would be Black Mask, and Alfred Pennyworth will be the book’s POV character. While still old, this Alfred is absolutely not, and never has been, a butler. Instead he’s a former MI-6 spy and “old guard of empire” who’s not so tired that he can’t partner with Batman out in the field.
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