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

Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe expands once more with Batman: Resurrection, a new novel from author John Jackson Miller, published by Penguin Random House. This thrilling addition introduces the Burton-verse's interpretation of the infamous 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 unrealized third Batman film, which was rumored to feature Robin Williams as the Riddler.

Here's the official synopsis for Batman: Revolution:

It’s summer in Gotham, and a city-wide celebration is underway. The lingering effects of the Joker’s chaos have finally subsided, perfectly timed for the mayor’s ambitious Fourth of July extravaganza, a partnership with retail mogul Max Shreck. But beneath the surface of festive cheer, shadows lurk. Batman’s tireless vigilance is tested as gang warfare and masked criminals escalate. Simultaneously, protests erupt against the city's opulent excesses.

Norman Pinkus, a humble copy boy at the Gotham Globe, finds himself at the epicenter of this conflict. Unbeknownst to all, he’s the brilliant mind behind the newspaper's wildly popular "Riddle Me This" puzzles. For years, he's secretly used his extraordinary intellect to solve crimes anonymously, often before Batman even knows they've occurred.

Unrecognized and unappreciated, Norman witnesses the city's leaders consistently prioritize Batman above all else. Disillusioned and fueled by resentment, he devises a plan: using dangerous new alliances, he exploits the simmering tensions of the summer to lure the Dark Knight into a perilous game of riddles, a contest to determine Gotham's true savior. In this explosive confrontation, Norman—now revealed as the Riddler—and Batman will unearth hidden secrets about Gotham's past, secrets with devastating consequences for its future.

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 with Batman '89, a sequel to Returns featuring a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and a Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin. This was followed by Batman '89: Echoes, introducing a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. Furthermore, two volumes of Superman '78, serving as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films, have also been released.

For more on Burton's abandoned Batman 3 and other canceled DC projects, explore the article on DC movies that never launched.