History ComicBook / BatmanJamesTynionIV

During DC's ''Infinite Frontier'' initiative, Tynion launched an ongoing series for the Joker alongside artist Guillem March (with backups for Punchline) and was set to lead the Bat-books in becoming a more cohesive line than they've ever been. However, after 20 or so issues and several spin-offs and one-shots, Tynion announced he would be stepping away from writing Batman and the Joker for DC Comics to launch a new line of creator-owned titles for Substack, bringing his run on Batman to an end with issue #117. In his stead, ''ComicBook/{{The Flash|Rebirth}}'' and ''ComicBook/{{Robin|2021}}'''s Joshua Williamson will take over the main Batman series starting with issue #118.

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Following Creator/TomKing's [[ComicBook/BatmanTomKing run]] on the main ''ComicBook/{{Batman|2016}}'' title, Creator/JamesTynionIV (formerly of ''ComicBook/{{Detective Comics|Rebirth}}]]'') was brought on to write the book until issue #100 in the lead up to the planned "5G" initiative. However, plans changed and Tynion took over the book for the long term, joined by artists Jorge Jimenez, Carlo Paguyalan, Tony S. Daniel, and Guillem March.

[[ComicBook/BatmanTomKing Brought to the brink by Bane and an alternate version of his father]], Batman is at the lowest point he's ever been, especially with his surrogate father now out of the picture. It couldn't have come at a worse time, as an old conspiracy that had been brewing since Batman's sophomore era as a superhero is coming to fruition. What began as the machinations of the Designer helping Gotham's supervillains achieve their goals has turned into The Joker's plan to finally bring Gotham to its knees and ruin Batman to his core.

Following Tom King's run on the main ''Batman'' title, Creator/JamesTynionIV (formerly of ''[[ComicBook/DetectiveComicsRebirth Detective Comics]]'') was brought on to write the book until issue #100 in the lead up to the planned "5G" initiative. However, plans changed and Tynion took over the book for the long term, joined by artists Jorge Jimenez, Carlo Paguyalan, Tony S. Daniel, and Guillem March.

During DC's ''Infinite Frontier'' initiative, Tynion launched an ongoing series for the Joker alongside artist Guillem March (with backups for Punchline) and was set to lead the Bat-books in becoming a more cohesive line than they've ever been. However, after 20 or so issues and several spin-offs and one-shots, Tynion announced he would be stepping away from writing Batman and the Joker for DC Comics to launch a new line of creator-owned titles for Substack, bringing his run on Batman to an end with issue #117. In his stead, ''The Flash'' and ''ComicBook/Robin2021'''s Joshua Williamson will take over the main Batman series starting with issue #118.

See ComicBook/BatmanJoshuaWilliamson for more info on his run.

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Following Tom King's run on the main ''Batman'' title, Creator/JamesTynionIV (formerly of ''Detective Comics'') was brought on to write the book until issue #100 in the lead up to 5G. However, plans changed and Tynion took over the book for the long term, joined by artists Jorge Jimenez, Carlo Paguyalan, Tony S. Daniel, and Guillem March.

* CorporateSamurai: ComicBook/{{Grifter}} is reintroduced as the Fox Family's official bodyguard and resident enforcer after Lucius ended up inheriting the Wayne Family Fortune after the events of the Joker War. Despite Cole's crass eccentricities, Lucius considers his skillset worth enduring the merc's routine snark and general thuggery.

Following Tom King’s run on the main ''Batman'' title, James Tynion IV (formerly of ''Detective Comics'') was brought on to write the book until issue #100 in the lead up to 5G. However, plans changed and Tynion took over the book for the long term, joined by artists Jorge Jimenez, Carlo Paguyalan, Tony S. Daniel, and Guillem March.

* MythologyGag: The quartet of villains to meet with the Designer is the lineup from the ''Film/Batman1966'' movie.

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* AntiHeroSubstitute: [[{{Reconstruction}} Reconstructed]] with the Ghost-Maker. He's basically yet another "evil" or "anti-hero" counterpart to Batman, having the same level of skill but none of the moral restraints when it comes to just outright killing the criminals he fights. But while he is often antagonistic and critical of Bruce, he has genuine respect for him and Bruce reciprocates it. Ghost-Maker may not have qualms about killing, but he's not stupid or unreasonable and is willing to make compromises and restrain himself for Batman's sake. In fact, he's not so out of line that Batman doesn't consider him for [[ComicBook/GrantMorrisonsBatman Batman Incorporated]].

* Main/CyberPunk: Gotham City has gradually started adopting this aesthetic throughout this run. The once iconic Neo-Gothic meets Dark Deco architecture is gradually being overtaken by [[NeonCity neon-lit brutalist buildings]], [[CyberpunkWithAChanceOfRain crowded rainy streets]], and all of the futuristic chic associated with the genre. However, this is not just limited to the visuals as the narrative also dips into some of its themes. Morally dubious [[MegaCorp Mega Corperations]] like Saint Industries influencing the power structures of Gotham, the looming threat of a [[SinisterSurveillance surveillance heavy]] PoliceState being erected by Saint's Magistrate Program, and a growing [[{{Transhuman}} transhumanist movement]] catching on thanks to dubious figures like Dr. Wyze, are all prominent examples of Gotham's evolution into the TechnoDystopia featured in ComicBook/DCFutureState.

* RememberTheNewGuy: Bruce met Ghost-Maker during his global sojourn and they became close friends (indeed, Bruce's first real friend since the Wayne murders)...but he's never been mentioned before now. It's justified in-story, as Bruce and Ghost-Maker had an ''ugly'' falling out over ideological differences just before Bruce came back to Gotham. Bruce's attempts to patch things up in the year since (like trying to recruit Ghost-Maker for Batman Incorporated) have also failed. The closest to a ''détente'' they've reached was a promise by Ghost-Maker to stay out of Gotham -- a pledge which he's honored until the events of Tynion's run.

** CrimefightingWithCash is actually very costly when you're Batman. And now that his wealth has been significantly stripped, Batman is now forced to be frugal about his equipment. Issue #106 in particular has a scene where Batman explains to Oracle how he downgraded the Batmobile for efficiency, meaning it's no longer capable of artificial intelligence-guided autopilot or automated collision avoidance to make room for a bigger engine.

[[ComicBook/BatmanTomKing Brought to the brink by Bane and an alternate version of his father]], Batman is at the lowest point he's ever been, especially with his surrogate father now out of picture. It couldn't have come at a worse time, as an old conspiracy that had been brewing since Batman's sophomore era as a superhero is coming to fruition. What began as the machinations of the Designer helping Gotham's supervillains achieve their goals has turned into The Joker's plan to finally bring Gotham to its knees and ruin Batman to his core.

In the aftermath, Bruce Wayne's finances has dropped significantly. Gotham is once again rebuilding. And he's going to be there to help it rebuild as old friends and new enemies arise to either help him or fight him or both in this new era of his war on crime.

During DC’s ''Infinite Frontier'' initiative, Tynion launched an ongoing series for the Joker alongside artist Guillem March (with backups for Punchline) and was set to lead the Bat-books in becoming a more cohesive line than they’ve ever been. However after 20 or so issues and several spin-offs and one-shots, Tynion announced he would be stepping away from writing Batman and the Joker for DC Comics to launch a new line of creator-owned titles for Substack, bringing his run on Batman to an end with issue #117. In his stead, ''The Flash'' and ''ComicBook/Robin2021'''s Joshua Williamson will take over the main Batman series starting with issue #118.

* AntiHeroSubstitute: [[{{Reconstruction}} Reconstructed]] with the Ghost-Maker. He's basically yet another "evil" or "anti-hero" counterpart to Batman, having the same level of skill but none of the moral restraints when it comes to just outright killing the criminals he fights. But while he is often antagonistic and critical of Bruce, he has genuine respect for him and Bruce reciprocates it. Ghost-Maker may not have qualms about killing, but he's not stupid or unreasonable, and is willing to make compromises and restrain himself for Batman's sake. In fact, he's not so out of line that Batman doesn't consider him for [[ComicBook/GrantMorrisonsBatman Batman Incorporated]].

--->'''Lucius Fox:''' Without all that money, you'll be under far less scrutiny, and you will be able to continue to operate as Batman. But it will have to be a ''leaner'' Batman. [[WhereDoesHeGetAllThoseWonderfulToys No more rocket ships or satellites or sophisticated A.I. drones that know how you're going to get punched before you do.]] You won't be able to print high-tech Batmobiles off an industrial printer beneath Wayne Enterpises. If you break a car, you'll need to fix it yourself.

* Main/CyberPunk: Gotham City has gradually started adopting this aesthetic over the course of this run. The once iconic Neo-Gothic meets Dark Deco architecture is gradually being overtaken by [[NeonCity neon-lit brutalist buildings]], [[CyberpunkWithAChanceOfRain crowded rainy streets]], and all of the futuristic chic associated with the genre. However, this is not just limited to the visuals as the narrative also dips into some of its themes. Morally dubious [[MegaCorp Mega Corperations]] like Saint Industries influencing the power structures of Gotham, the looming threat of a [[SinisterSurveillance surveillance heavy]] PoliceState being erected by Saint's Magistrate Program, and a growing [[{{Transhuman}} transhumanist movement]] catching on thanks to dubious figures like Dr. Wyze, are all prominent examples of Gotham's evolution into the TechnoDystopia featured in ComicBook/DCFutureState.

** Harley Quinn is shown having trouble getting around Gotham to stop crimes, since she doesn't have all the gadgets or vehicles Batman has to get to crime scenes on time. LeParkour isn't enough to get you places quickly.

* ForWantOfANail: In ''ComicBook/DCFutureState'' one of the big things about the Magistrate-ruled Gotham was that Jonathan Crane was working with them, having learned to abandon the guise of the Scarecrow and work with others for studying. In ''Batman'' #111, [[spoiler: having realizing that Gotham has fallen into a major state of fear and panic, he decides to pull a HijackedByGanon.]]

** As mentioned above, Bane's murder of Alfred is still effecting Bruce.
** The aftermath of ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and how it effected Bruce, namely with Bruce losing Wayne Enterprises and the majority of his fortune and assets.

* VitriolicBestBuds: Batman with Ghost-Maker. The two are clearly at odds due to their differing opinions on how to go about their vigilante wars, but the two obviously have respect for each other. Their climactic fight even ends with little to no consequence and the two act like it was just another friendly spat.

** As mentioned above, Bane's murder of Alfred is still affecting Bruce.
** The aftermath of ''ComicBook/TheJokerWar'' and how it affected Bruce, namely with Bruce losing Wayne Enterprises and the majority of his fortune and assets.

[[ComicBook/BatmanRebirth Brought to the brink by Bane and an alternate version of his father]], Batman is at the lowest point he's ever been, especially with his surrogate father now out of picture. It couldn't have come at a worse time, as an old conspiracy that had been brewing since Batman's sophomore era as a superhero is coming to fruition. What began as the machinations of the Designer helping Gotham's supervillains achieve their goals has turned into The Joker's plan to finally bring Gotham to its knees and ruin Batman to his core.