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

Tim Burton's 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 abandoned third Batman film, which was 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 influence has finally waned, paving the way for the mayor and retail magnate Max Shreck to host an extravagant Fourth of July event. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer. Batman remains vigilant against escalating threats from rival gangs and masked criminals, while street protests erupt against the city's opulent displays.

Norman Pinkus, a humble copy boy at the Gotham Globe and the anonymous creator of the newspaper's popular "Riddle Me This" puzzles, finds himself caught in the crossfire. He's Gotham's smartest man, secretly solving crimes via the police tip line—often before Batman even knows they've occurred. Unnoticed and unappreciated, Norman witnesses the city's leaders constantly looking towards Batman, fueling his disillusionment. He devises a plan: using the summer's unrest, and with the help of dangerous new allies, he'll draw the Dark Knight into a volatile game of riddles to determine Gotham's true savior. This clash will unearth hidden secrets about Gotham's past, with dire consequences for its future. Norman, now known as The Riddler, will face Batman in a battle of wits.

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, having published Batman '89 (a sequel to Returns featuring a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and a Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin), followed by Batman '89: Echoes (introducing a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn). They've also released two volumes of Superman '78, serving as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films.

For more on Burton's Batman 3 and other canceled DC movies, check out the DC movies that failed to launch.