>DC’s new Batman #1 becomes only the fourth renumbering for DC’s Batman comic book series in the title’s 85-year history. Under Fraction and Jiménez, with colors by Tomeu Morey and lettering by Clayton Cowles, Batman will have a new blue and gray costume, a new Batmobile, and the series will usher in a new look for Gotham City.

“For this new chapter, we’re crafting a revamped aesthetic, bringing back Batman’s blue suit in a definitive way,” said Jiménez. “It’s a small shift meant to feel both classic and fresh, subtly evolving while staying true to the original design we’ve used in recent years. At the same time, I’m working on Gotham City’s visual identity, giving it a fresh approach that sets it apart from my previous takes. I’m aiming for a slight pop influence, something that subtly nods to classic stories while keeping the dark and ominous feel of contemporary Batman.

“Part of the reason Batman has lasted as long and has resonated as loudly as he has as a character is that he’s incredibly resilient,” said Fraction. “He can be all kinds of things to all different people all at the same time — whether that’s in the comics or in animation or in movies.”

>Fraction, Jimenez, Morey and Cowles will be telling a series of connected but self-contained stories when they begin their run in September. Every issue could be a new adventure, a new style, and a new challenge for the creative team to put in front of Batman. More details on September’s Batman #1 to be revealed soon.

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Batman #1 by new Ongoing Creative Team Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez to Publish in September