Future State: The Next Batman (2021 - 2021)

John Ridley · Paul Jenkins · Brandon Thomas

Jan 2021 · Future State: The Next Batman (2021 - 2021) Issue #1 · Sold by DC Comics

About this ebook

Gotham City has always been dangerous-but now, it’s downright deadly! Following the tragedy of “A-Day,” the mayor allowed the private law enforcement group known as the Magistrate to take over policing so-called mask crime-and that has given rise to a new Dark Knight! What is this mysterious crime fighter’s connection to former Batman weaponeer Lucius Fox? The fight for justice has never been this dangerous! Then, in an new tale of the Outsiders, everything in Gotham City may be under the thumb of the Magistrate-but even members of that totalitarian force know that the outskirts of town are protected by the sword of Katana! Plus, ride with the Arkham Knights on their quest for freedom. Arkham Asylum has been decommissioned, and the Magistrate rules the land with an iron fist and zero tolerance. Now it’s time for the lunatics to take back their town! Follow Croc, Two-Face, Phosphorus, Zsasz, Clayface, and Astrid Arkham as the Arkham Knights raise holy hell on the occupiers of Gotham!

Ratings and reviews

This story is a mixture of old and new, with some of the concepts being refreshed, or taken literally. This book discusses living in a militaristic society, and perhaps the repercussions that come with that, such as loss of freedom and the pains of loss in individualism. The most important thing that this book does, is create a Batman that represents, and one who may be more appropriate for tackling social injustices, one who people may be able to see themselves in and relate to. Dystopias are always meant to be a critique, and Future State #1, with its fantastical neon noir is a new foray into concepts that have been seen elsewhere.