Next month, DC Comics is launching Batman: Reptilian, a new six-issue series from writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and artist Liam Sharp (Testament, The Green Lantern). While discussing the upcoming title, Ennis -- who returns to Gotham City after previously penning issues of Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight -- called into question the Dark Knight's supposed "code of honor."
In an exclusive interview with CBR, Ennis was asked about his approach to writing Batman, who -- in Reptilian -- seems especially single-minded in getting the job done while not compromising his code of honor. "What we're talking about here is a billionaire aristocrat who beats up poor people, as well as the mentally ill," Ennis replied. "I don't know what that has to do with a code of honor, but it certainly appeals to my sense of humor -- which was probably my way into writing the character and the reason I enjoyed writing him more than I otherwise might have."
Batman: Reptilian #1 is set to hit comic shops on Tuesday, June 22. "Gotham City is filled with murderous creatures who stalk the shadows -- foul villains with murderous impulses who strike fear into the hearts of every man, woman, and child in the city," the issue's official synopsis reads. "But what strikes fear into the hearts of those who terrorize the city? It used to be Batman, but something far more frightening than a mere man has begun stalking the shadows—and it’s after Gotham’s villains. How savage must a monster be to haunt the dreams of monsters?"
Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Liam Sharp, Batman: Reptilian #1 goes on sale June 22 from DC Comics.
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