Following ‘Batman: Resurrection,’ John Jackson Miller to Extend Burton’s Batman Saga with ‘Batman: Revolution’

Tim Burton’s Batman films are still widely regarded as groundbreaking and have significantly shaped modern comic book movies.

Although Burton directed only two films—Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992)—before being replaced by Joel Schumacher due to creative differences with the studio, his influence endures. Fans continue to celebrate Burton’s Batman movies as cinematic masterpieces.

Recently, that legacy was expanded with the release of Batman: Resurrection, a novel set between Burton’s two films. Written by New York Times bestselling author John Jackson Miller, the book serves as a direct sequel to the 1989 movie, continuing the story of Michael Keaton’s Batman.

If you thought that was the last we’d see of Burton’s Batman universe, there’s more exciting news—Miller has confirmed he’s working on a follow-up novel, slated for release around this time next year!

John Jackson Miller is a familiar name to comic book and sci-fi fans, known for his contributions to major franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek, where he’s written novels that expand the lore of these iconic universes.

He’s also penned Star Wars comics. Batman: Resurrection marks his first venture into the world of franchised superheroes, and it’s clear he takes great pride in this project, as reflected in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter):

If you’re curious about the novel’s storyline, here’s the official synopsis from the publisher:

After The Joker’s death, Batman and Gotham City face a mysterious new threat in this direct sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic Batman. 

The Joker is dead, but not forgotten. Gotham City is saved, but it is still not safe. By night, its new symbol of hope, Batman, continues his fight to protect the innocent and the powerless.

By day, his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, wonders whether there may someday be a future beyond skulking the city’s rooftops or the cavernous halls of his stately manor alongside the ever-dutiful Alfred Pennyworth.

But even after death, the Clown Prince of Crime’s imprint can be seen in more than just the pavement. Remnants from The Joker’s gang are leading wannabes fascinated by his bizarre mystique on a campaign of arson that threatens the city—even as it serves greedy opportunists, including millionaire Max Shreck.

And survivors of exposure to The Joker’s chemical weapon Smylex continue to crowd Gotham City’s main hospital.

To quell the chaos, Batman needs more than his cape and his well-stocked Utility Belt. Bruce Wayne is forced into action, prompting a partnership with a charismatic scientist to help solve the health crisis. But as he works in both the shadows and the light, Bruce finds himself drawn deeper into Gotham City’s turmoil than ever before, fueling his obsession to save the city—an obsession that has already driven a wedge between him and Vicki Vale.

The loyal Alfred, who had hoped Bruce’s efforts as Batman could help him find closure, finds the opposite happening. Nightmares begin to prompt Bruce to ask new questions about the climactic events in the cathedral, and investigations by Commissioner Gordon and reporter Alexander Knox into the arsons only amplify his concerns.

Having told the people of Gotham City that they’d earned a rest from crime, Batman finds the forces of evil growing ever more organized—and orchestrated—by a sinister hand behind the scenes. The World’s Greatest Detective must solve the greatest mystery of all: Could The Joker have somehow survived? And could he still have the last laugh against the people of Gotham City?

But that’s not all! Miller has confirmed that he is currently working on a sequel to Resurrection, titled Batman: Revolution, which will also be set between Batman and Batman Returns. It is expected that this new novel may serve as an origin story for the Riddler.

The first novel has garnered an enthusiastic response, and we’re excited to share this news and support the author in his endeavors!

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