Fans are eager to discover the second opus of The Batman directed by Matt Reeves with Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. As the film lags behind, we discover thata long-time enemy of Batman becomes a new hero and this plot could serve as a storyline for The Batman 2.
Bad news for fans waiting for The Batman: Part II
Indeed, not long ago, we learned that the second opus of the trilogy The Batman by Matt Reeves had been postponed to 2027. Fans can’t wait to find out The Batman : Part II who recently changed official title and whose plot stems from what the excellent series The Penguin broadcast this fall on HBO had set up. While Matt Reeves’ film had already undergone a release date change to fall 2026, ultimately, the public will only be able to see it in theaters from October 1. Some commentators and influencers accuse James Gunn of giving up on the trilogy The Batman if the Superman movie was a box office failure.
A Longtime Batman Foe Becomes a Hero and Could Inspire Matt Reeves
If Batman fans are disappointed, they can still find hope with the latest comic book dedicated to the Dark Knight written by Chip Zdarsky. And for good reason: the comics Batman #156 could very well serve as a common thread for the rest of The Batman by Matt Reeves.
After the success of the first opus, the challenge is significant for The Batman : Part 2 who must offer fans a realistic representation of Gotham City but also offer the same atmosphere while respecting the mythology of Batman. And the story called The Dying City could be perfect for the film and would allow for the integration of iconic villains.
In Batman #156the vigilante does everything to catch up with the Sphinx while trying to repel numerous attacks from other threats. After discovering that the Riddler was behind the murder of Christopher Nakano, the mayor of Gotham City, Batman realizes that the city’s new vigilante is a certain Commander Star aka Anatoly Knyazev better known as KGBeast.
This DC supervillain first appeared in Batman #417 in 1988. Elite assassin, KGBeast is a master of martial arts and knows how to handle any weapon. He is as agile and fast as Batman but more powerful. In the last story, The Riddler joins forces with the Court of Owls, the Mad Hatter and the mysterious Commander Star, to wreak havoc on the citythis intrigue of Batman #156 could serve as inspiration for Reeves for his film.
