The Batman

Stephanie Brown has more than proven her worth several times in the comics as Spoiler, Batgirl, and — in another life — Robin. Like with close friend Cassandra ...

As opposed to Kate Kane's iteration of the superhero, who is an extension of the wider Bat-family, Helena's is a more literal continuation of the mantle that Bruce started. A solo Batwoman limited series with her in the role could be quite the opportunity. She had a fairly prominent supporting role in the pre-New 52 story arc No Man's Land, serving as a compelling and rebellious wildcard character who ultimately was a champion for the people. She's a great example of LGBTQ+ representation in the Bat-family and is also Bruce Wayne's cousin on his mother's side. He's admittedly had a bit more of a presence in smaller-scale stories, but he could arguably afford more supporting roles in the mainline series and more. But aside from her elite combat prowess, she deserves more attention in the main Batman series and elsewhere for her character growth so far. Though Batwoman has certainly become more relevant in recent years since her reinvention from being a cheap love interest in the "Silver Age" of comics, she's flown under the radar again as of late. This loveable detective dog has been different breeds in different continuities across mediums (including a German Shepard, an English Mastiff, and a Great Dane in [Batman Beyond](https://screenrant.com/tag/batman-beyond/)), and a very helpful one in all of them. [superheroes were being given a trusty animal companion](https://screenrant.com/best-super-pets-dc-marvel-comics/), the World's Greatest Detective went on to adopt Ace the Bat-Hound. Both Brown and Cain were done justice in Detective Comics and now have their smaller-scale series, but that should serve as the start for a wider Bat-family presence in other stories. Like with close friend Cassandra Cain, Brown has also seen a bit of a resurgence in the comics, and rightfully so. Even so, several lesser-known members of Batman's extended family could do with more time in the limelight in the source material as well.

While one game in that series is a bit of a black sheep, as WB Games Montreal developed Arkham Origins and it replaced Kevin Conry as Batman with Roger Craig ...

Seeing his performances again in the Batman: Arkham games and getting treated to one last one in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will no doubt be special to fans of the caped crusader. While one game in that series is a bit of a black sheep, as WB Games Montreal developed Arkham Origins and it replaced Kevin Conry as Batman with Roger Craig Smith, the collection as a whole is still seen as a major turning point for superhero games in the industry. He has a long history of games, but one series is often praised as revitalizing the superhero genre of video games: Rocksteady's Batman Arkham series.

As the new man taking up the Batman mantle, Jace Fox is making a name for himself while bringing all the problems Batman faces to light.

The fear Batman creates works to Bruce Wayne's benefit when he takes on the big name supervillains and crime bosses of Gotham City. In a literal sense he moves around via motorcycle, whereas Bruce usually stuck to patrolling in his car or on top of the roofs of buildings where he could survey the city. Jace adopts the name and the symbol to change the city for the better, but his outlook is a lot different from Bruce Wayne's original take. Although he takes the name, the other members of the Bat-Family are unaware of him and his work, and he has to adapt in order to do some good. After he was portrayed as the Next Batman in the possible future seen in the Future State, the series I Am Batman saw Jace taking on the Batman mantle in the mainstream DC Universe during an intense time for Gotham City. By putting a new spin on what the title means, Jace has made history already and proved just how worthy he is for the title.

Batman falls through the upper atmosphere, his suit beginning to burn, thinking “Cape Image: Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez/DC Comics. How did Batman make it ...

It’s an odd illusion, given that I’m very familiar with some of these characters — Metamorpho, Warlord, and Doctor Fate, for example — but the overall experience reminds me most powerfully of something like Top Ten or Watchmen or even an old Wildstorm book. Because I did. The core conceit of this series — Jean Grey and Peter Parker’s embittered clones teaming up to make things worse — is obscure but the series itself feels like it knows how ridiculous it is. [Secret Invasion #2](https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Invasion-2022-2-5-ebook/dp/B0BF19VTK1/ref=sr_1_1?tag=polygon05-20) Not a crushed building, not a busted bridge: A huge eyesore on a major landmark that takes way, way, way too long to clean up. [Danger Street #1](https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Street-2022-Tom-King-ebook/dp/B0BMGTVJPL/ref=sr_1_1?tag=polygon05-20) How did Batman make it back to the Arctic? Last issue, Batman lured the machine out to the old Justice League satellite near the Moon, and this month’s issue opened with Batman stranded, drifting in space between the Moon and Earth. [Dark Web: X-Men #1](https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Web-X-Men-Gerry-Duggan-ebook/dp/B0BF15QJQT/ref=sr_1_1?tag=polygon05-20) (And if you missed the last edition, [read this](https://www.polygon.com/monday-funnies/).) [Batman #130](https://www.amazon.com/Batman-2016-130-Chip-Zdarsky-ebook/dp/B0BLQGH6PJ/ref=sr_1_1?tag=polygon05-20) There may not be enough context. As drawn by Jorge Jimenez, the Caped Crusader has battled “