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 by John Jackson Miller, published by Penguin Random House. This book introduces the Burton-verse's interpretation of The Riddler, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.

As reported 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 unproduced third Batman film, which was 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 Joker's toxic legacy finally fades, just in time for the mayor's ambitious Fourth of July festivities, partnered with retail magnate Max Shreck. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer. Batman remains vigilant against escalating threats from rival gangs and masked criminals. Meanwhile, growing protests erupt against the city's extravagant displays of wealth.

At the heart of this conflict is Norman Pinkus, a humble copy boy at the Gotham Globe, secretly the mastermind behind the newspaper's wildly popular "Riddle Me This" word puzzles. Unknown to all, Norman is Gotham's smartest man, anonymously solving crimes via the police tip line—often before Batman even knows they've occurred.

Unnoticed and unappreciated, Norman witnesses the city's leaders constantly looking towards Batman for salvation. Disillusioned, he devises a plan: using dangerous new allies, he exploits the city's simmering unrest to draw the Caped Crusader into a volatile game of riddles, aiming to crown Gotham's true savior. In this clash, Norman—now The Riddler—and Batman uncover hidden secrets about Gotham's past, with dire consequences for its future.

Batman: Revolution releases 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 publications such as Batman '89 (a sequel to Returns featuring a Billy Dee Williams-inspired Two-Face and a Marlon Wayans-inspired Robin), followed by Batman '89: Echoes (introducing a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn). Additionally, two volumes of Superman '78 serve as sequels to the Christopher Reeve Superman films.

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