A groundbreaking new chapter for DC’s Caped Crusader is about to begin. On September 3, 2025, a fresh take on Batman swoops into comic shops with Batman #1, marking only the fourth renumbering in the series’ impressive 85-year history. Prepare for a redesigned Batmobile, a classic yet fresh blue and gray costume, and a host of new characters joining both beloved heroes and iconic villains.
This exciting new era is brought to you by an all-star creative team. Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (known for his work on Hawkeye and Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Summer of Superman Special), along with colorist Tomeu Morey and letterer Clayton Cowles. They’re promising an unforgettable journey into Gotham’s shadowy depths.
Batman #1 is hitting shelves with a fantastic array of covers, perfect for collectors and fans alike:
- The main cover, by Jorge Jiménez, will be available for $4.99 US, with a foil variant for $7.99 US.
- You’ll also find cardstock variant covers for $5.99 US from comic legends like Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, J. Scott Campbell, Frank Quitely, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Julian Totino Tedesco, Andy Kubert, and David Aja. Plus, look out for a new Bat-Symbol variant and a blank sketch cover.
- For the ultimate collector, there’s a premium “DC Showcase” wraparound variant cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau for $24.99 US.
And for those who want to go big, a Giant-Size Special Edition of Batman #1 will also be available on September 3. This massive 11″ x 17″ art board trim size format will retail for $14.99 US for the standard cover and $19.99 US for the foil variant, both featuring Jorge Jiménez’s artwork.
But here’s where it gets really exciting: DC is offering an exclusive “Blind as a Bat” polybag special edition for $9.99 US! Each blind bag contains one randomly selected foil variant cover from a lineup of incredible artists, including David Aja, J. Scott Campbell, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Jorge Jiménez, Andy Kubert, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Jim Lee, Frank Quitely, Marc Silvestri, and Julian Totino Tedesco. It’s a thrilling surprise with every purchase!
Fraction, Jiménez, Morey, and Cowles are committed to delivering a series of connected but self-contained stories. This means that while there’s an overarching narrative, each issue of Batman #1 will offer a new adventure and a fresh challenge for the Dark Knight.
Matt Fraction shared his excitement, stating, “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman. It was the first comic I ever read.” He added, “We’ve got a new Batmobile, we’ve got a new costume, we’ve got new characters, and we’ve got a lot of old ones too—good and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics. We want to celebrate it all.”
Jorge Jiménez echoed this enthusiasm, calling it a dream come true. He revealed, “For this new chapter, we’re crafting a revamped aesthetic, bringing back Batman’s blue suit in a definitive way. It’s a small shift meant to feel both classic and fresh.” He’s also revamping Gotham City’s visual identity, aiming for a “slight pop influence” that subtly nods to classic stories while maintaining the dark, ominous feel Batman fans love.
As Fraction aptly puts it, “Part of the reason Batman has lasted as long and has resonated as loudly as a character is that he’s incredibly resilient. 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.” This new series aims to embody that very resilience and versatility, offering something for every Batman fan.
Are you ready to dive into this bold new era for the Caped Crusader? Batman #1 On Sale September 3, 2025.
