"Batman: Revolution Unveils Burton-Verse's Riddler in 1989 Sequel"

Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe is set to expand further with the release of a new novel, *Batman: Revolution*. Penned by John Jackson Miller and brought to readers by Penguin Random House, this novel delves into the Burton-Verse's unique take on The Riddler. Fans can now preorder this exciting addition on Amazon.

As reported by ComicBook.com, *Batman: Revolution* follows up on 2024's *Batman: Resurrection*, also written by Miller. Both novels are set in the timeline between the events of the 1989 *Batman* and 1992's *Batman Returns*, drawing inspiration from Burton's unproduced third Batman film, which at one point was rumored to feature Robin Williams as The Riddler.

Here's the official synopsis for *Batman: Revolution*:

*It's summer, and Gotham City has reason to celebrate. The last traces of The Joker's toxic legacy have dissipated, perfectly timed for the mayor and retail magnate Max Shreck to host a grand Fourth of July celebration. Yet, not all share in the festivities. Batman remains ever vigilant as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals intensify. Meanwhile, public unrest grows over the city's extravagant celebrations.*

*No one feels the tension between Gotham's hope and despair more than Norman Pinkus. A modest copy boy at the Gotham Globe, Norman is the unsung genius behind the newspaper's wildly popular 'Riddle Me This' puzzles. But he harbors a secret: he's the most intelligent man in Gotham, solving crimes anonymously through the police tip line—often before Batman even knows a crime has been committed.*

*While neither fame nor fortune come his way, Norman clings to the belief in Gotham's potential and justice—until he no longer can. Overlooked and underappreciated, he watches as the city and its leaders focus solely on Batman. Driven to desperation, Norman, with the aid of dangerous new allies, orchestrates a plan to exploit the city's simmering tensions during the sweltering summer, challenging Batman to a high-stakes game of riddles to determine Gotham's true savior. As they confront each other, Norman—now The Riddler—and Batman will unearth hidden truths about Gotham's past, with grave implications for its future.*

*Batman: Revolution* is slated for release on October 28, 2025, and is available for preorder on Amazon.

Batman '89: Echoes & Superman '78: The Metal Curtain Cover Gallery

DC Comics has also been expanding the Burton-Verse through its publications. Following the release of *Batman '89*, which served as a sequel to *Batman Returns* and introduced characters inspired by Billy Dee Williams' Two-Face and Marlon Wayans' Robin, DC released *Batman '89: Echoes*. This comic features a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. Additionally, DC has published two volumes of *Superman '78*, serving as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films.

For further insights into Burton's unproduced *Batman 3* and other DC projects that never saw the light of day, explore the list of DC movies that failed to launch.