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DC to Bring Back 'Batman Beyond' With New Series
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There is one Batman property that fans have loved since it arrived, and that is "Batman Beyond." The neo-futurist storyline showcases Terry McGinnis as Batman, often with the guidance of a much older and grizzled Bruce Wayne.
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The world was introduced to "Batman Beyond" during the animated series created by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett. The series ran for three seasons and covered 52 episodes. The show featured Will Friedle as Terry McGinnis and Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne.
Following the success of the series, several comics were introduced that showcased the return of McGinnis, including the long-running series from 1999 to 2016, and "Batman Beyond: Neo-Year" and "Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic."
Now, DC is set to bring back McGinnis in a brand-new six-issue miniseries, but this time he is joined by another fan-favorite DC futuristic character, Static.
The main cover image for Batman/Static: Beyond.
The main cover image for Batman/Static: Beyond.
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DC has officially announced "Batman/Static: Beyond," which will feature McGinnis and Virgil Hawkins, the electrifying architect of Dakota City's future.
The series is launching this fall under the DC Elseworlds imprint, and pairs writer Evan Narcisse with visionary artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey.
Terry McGinnis in 'Batman Beyond'
Terry McGinnis in 'Batman Beyond'
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The plot for the first issue is as follows:
"In the debut issue, Terry McGinnis patrols the neon-lit streets of Neo-Gotham while Virgil Hawkins pioneers a technological revolution with the launch of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. As Earth prepares to join a powerful interplanetary alliance called the Cooperative, the Justice League Beyond stands ready to usher in a new era of peace. But when a mysterious villain triggers a global blackout, the planet's future hangs in the balance. With technology crippled and chaos rising, Static and Batman Beyond must forge an unlikely alliance and take a grounded approach to saving the world before it's too late."
Narcisse offered comments on taking on this new Batman/Static:
"I loved the dynamic Nik set up between Static and Batman in the Milestone 30th Anniversary Special where these characters first teamed up with each other," said Evan Narcisse, "and the most exciting part of this new project has been exploring how different Terry and Virgil are from each other."
Nikolas Draper-Ivey also revealed the excitement behind this huge DC team-up:
"This story is intended to be a commentary on our overreliance on technology and the imminent dangers becoming complacent and too comfortable using AI to substitute our own imagination and human ingenuity," continued Nikolas Draper-Ivey. "We now use our watches to find our phones, we use our phones to connect to everything else. We don't rely on our own memories. We rely on technology to remember for us. That deeply concerns me. I worry that we are getting to a point where if all these things were to be suddenly taken away from us in an instant—at the rate we're going now, humanity will be at a huge disadvantage."
DC Elseworlds "Batman/Static: Beyond" is launching on November 12, 2025, but there is also a collected edition scheduled for release on August 4, 2026."
Batman/Static: Beyond #1 variant cover by Rahzzah
Batman/Static: Beyond #1 variant cover by Rahzzah
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The main cover is by Nikolas Draper-Ivey, retailing for $4.99 US. Variant cardstock covers will be available for $5.99 US, including artwork by Dustin Nguyen, Rahzzah, and a 1:25 incentive variant by Denys Cowan and Ho Che Anderson."
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