DC Comics is re-imaginingBatmanin an amazing new miniseries that has to be seen to be believed. The publisher has revealed details about its upcoming miniseriesImmortal Batman, a new titleunder the Elseworlds bannerthat reinvents the Caped Crusader and his allies as tokusatsu superheroes out to save the universe.
At this year’s C2E2 convention,the Massive-Verse’s Kyle Higginsmade a surprising announcement at his spotlight panel. Higgins, along with writer Matt Groom and artists Dan Mora and Erica D’Urso, are creatingImmortal Batman, a six-issue,non-canon re-imagining for DC Comics.
Immortal Batmancombines elements from the tokusatsu superhero subgenre with the Dark Knight’s mythos. The series is set in a futuristic world where humanity has become part of a galactic civilization that has accidentally made contact with dark parts of the universe. Three heroes will rise and become immortal legends to free their universe from their world’s dark shadow.
Immortal BatmanBrings the Tokusatsu Vibe to the DC Universe
A Dark Knight Like Fans Have Never Seen Before
DC Comics is no stranger to reinventing its most iconic heroes in new and unexpected ways. The publisher’s history is filled with ambitious stories that feature wildly different takes on iconic DCU characters and locations, likeDC Mech,Dark Knights of Steel, and even the all-dinosaur world ofJurassic League. After an extended absence,DC Comics brought back its fan-favorite Elseworlds banner, an imprint dedicated to non-canon spins on the DC Universewith sequels to stories set in alternate worlds such asDC vs. Vampires: World War V,Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age, andDark Knights of Steel: Allwinter.
While fans only got a look at a few details so far, what’s been released has been interesting to say the least. Preview art showcases the three Immortal Legends that will be featured inImmortal Batman, and they all have killer makeovers that make them look like they’d fit right intoPower RangersorKamen Rider. Fans even got a glimpse at the concept art of the Starstrider, what appears to beImmortal Batman’stake on the iconic Batmobile.There’s a lot of love poured intoImmortal Batmanand fans of the tokusatsu superhero genre may want to take notice.
Immortal Batmanis the Loving Tribute to Tokusatsu That Takes DC to a New Level
DC Comics is Going Bold with Its Amazing New Elseworlds Series
It’s no secret that Kyle Higgins is a fan of tokusatsu heroes, having previously written Boom Studios’Mighty Morphin' Power Rangersseries as well as his own take on the genre withRadiant Black. Now he and his team are getting the chance to take some of that genre’s creative flair and apply it to something as beloved and adaptable as Batman. The preview art alone is incredibly creative and if this series is half as cool as these previews, DC Comics and tokusatsu fans are in for a real treat whenImmortal Batmanis released.
Immortal Batman #1is available on August 27th, 2025 from DC Comics.
