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 pre-order on Amazon.

As revealed by ComicBook.com, Batman: Revolution follows 2024's Batman: Resurrection, 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 to feature Robin Williams as The Riddler.

Here's the official synopsis for Batman: Revolution:

It’s summer in Gotham, a city celebrating the fading memory of The Joker’s chaos. The Mayor and retail magnate Max Shreck are planning a massive Fourth of July celebration. However, beneath the surface, Batman faces escalating threats from rival gangs and masked criminals. Meanwhile, city-wide protests erupt against the lavish celebrations.

At the heart of the story is Norman Pinkus, a humble copy boy at the Gotham Globe and the anonymous mastermind behind the newspaper's popular "Riddle Me This" puzzles. Unknown to all, Norman is Gotham's smartest man, secretly solving crimes before Batman even knows they've occurred, using the police tip line. Unrecognized and unappreciated, he witnesses the city's leaders focusing solely on Batman, leading him to devise a scheme. With the help of dangerous new allies, he exploits simmering tensions to draw Batman into a volatile game of riddles, aiming to crown Gotham's true savior. In this clash, Norman—now The Riddler—and Batman will uncover hidden secrets about Gotham's past, secrets with dire consequences for the city's future.

Batman: Revolution releases October 28, 2025. Pre-order your copy on Amazon.

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