Batmanisnt just the worlds greatest detective.

Hes also a master of branding, someone who understands the importance of iconography.

However, this isnt a full throwback to the Silver Age days of Neal Adams and Jim Aparo.

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Jimenez keeps the trunks on the outside and, of course, doesnt abandon the utility belt.

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For Fraction, Jimenezs mix of modern and classic captures the books old-school adventure spirit.

Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman, Fraction said.

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We want to celebrate it all.

Even then, Fraction and Jimenez know theyre just scratching the surface of Batman.

Its true Batman can be everything and still be Batmanresiliency is his consistency.

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Batman #1 swings into comic shops in September 2025.

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