Batman: Revolution

Batman: Revolution
Author	John Jackson Miller
Audio read by	Will Damron
Series	Batman
Genres	Superhero
Publisher	Penguin Random House
Publication date	October 21, 2025
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardcover and paperback), e-book, audiobook
Pages	544
ISBN	978-0593871935 (First edition hardcover)
OCLC	1518802439
Dewey Decimal	813.6
LC Class	PS3613.I53858 B39 2025
Preceded by	Batman: Resurrection

Last updated October 30, 2025

Batman: Revolution is an American superhero novel written by John Jackson Miller. The novel serves as a sequel to Batman: Resurrection and is set in Tim Burton's Batman film series, taking place in-between Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). It was released on October 21, 2025, by Penguin Random House.^[1]

Premise

Following the defeat of Karlo Babić and Dr. Hugo Strange, Gotham City finds itself at the center of chaos when Norman Pinkus pits himself against Batman in a game of wits with the city's future at stake.

Characters

Bruce Wayne/Batman : The vigilante protector of Gotham City. In Batman and Batman Returns , he is played by Michael Keaton.
Alfred Pennyworth : Bruce's butler, confidant and father-figure. In the films, he is played by Michael Gough.
Norman Pinkus/The Riddler : a Gotham Globe copy boy, the head of the paper's "Riddle Me This" puzzle section who goes by the pen name Edward Nygma, and a vigilante investigator/detective who sees himself as an intellectual rival to Batman.
James Gordon : the commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, now a secret ally of Batman's. In the films, he is portrayed by Pat Hingle.
Leo Borg: the Mayor of Gotham City. In Batman, he is portrayed by Lee Wallace.
Alexander Knox: a reporter for the Gotham Globe. In Batman and the Arrowverse, he is played by Robert Wuhl.
Max Shreck: a business mogul seeking to gain more power and influence over Gotham. In Batman Returns, he is played by Christopher Walken.
Chip Shreck: Max Shreck's son and heir. In Batman Returns, he is played by Andrew Bryniarski.
Selina Kyle : Shreck's timid secretary. In Batman Returns, she is played by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Background

In October 2024 it was revealed that Batman: Resurrection would be the first of a duology of novels; a sequel titled Batman: Revolution was later revealed by Miller with an October 21, 2025 release date.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ Beedle, Tim (October 13, 2025). "Read a Thrilling Excerpt From the Upcoming "Batman: Revolution"". DC Comics . Retrieved October 14, 2025.
↑ "Batman: Resurrection Continues the Dark Knight's Tale From the Tim Burton Film (Exclusive)". comicbook.com. October 13, 2024.
↑ "New Batman: Resurrection Book Fills in the Gap Between Batman 1989 and Batman Returns". /Film . October 15, 2024.

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[1] Beedle, Tim (October 13, 2025). "Read a Thrilling Excerpt From the Upcoming "Batman: Revolution"". DC Comics . Retrieved October 14, 2025.

[2] "Batman: Resurrection Continues the Dark Knight's Tale From the Tim Burton Film (Exclusive)". comicbook.com. October 13, 2024.

[3] "New Batman: Resurrection Book Fills in the Gap Between Batman 1989 and Batman Returns". /Film . October 15, 2024.

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