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Batman Beyond and Static Team Up Again for New Cyberpunk Series From DC Comics


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DC Comics is launching a new digital-first series titled Batman: Static Beyond, which serves as a cyberpunk prequel to the beloved animated series Batman Beyond.

Here are the key points:

  • Premise: The story is set in Neo-Gotham before Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman. It follows a teenage Terry and a teenage Virgil Hawkins (the hero Static) as their paths cross.
  • Characters:
  • Virgil Hawkins (Static): He is the central protagonist, searching for his missing sister, Sharon, in the dark, technologically advanced city.
  • Bruce Wayne: No longer the traditional Batman, he is an older, more brutal figure operating as a "cyberpunk Bat-God" in a high-tech suit. He takes Virgil under his wing, seeing him as a potential new Robin.
  • Terry McGinnis: He is just a regular teenager getting into trouble, not yet the hero he is destined to become. The series will explore what pushes him toward his future as Batman.
  • Genre and Tone: The series is described as a cyberpunk thriller, aiming to redefine Neo-Gotham as a true dystopia. It will explore themes of legacy, family, and heroism in a darker, more complex future.
  • Creative Team: The series is written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty) with art by Max Dunbar (Dungeons & Dragons).
  • Release Date: Batman: Static Beyond will debut on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital platform on May 28, with a print edition of the first issue scheduled for release in August.


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