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Comic book legend Grant Morrison is returning to DC Comics to pen a new story, and it’s all because of everyone’s favorite hero, Batman. It’s been quite some time since Morrison has written a new story for the DC Universe, but a new opportunity to write the Caped Crusader is one that Morrison admits they just couldn’t pass up.
It was only last week that Grant Morrison revealed that they were up for a mysterious Big Two project on their Substack. Unfortunately, fans were left pondering which superhero universe Morrison was going to be bringing their special brand of magic to, since they were quite tight-lipped about details.
But as reported by AIPT, Morrison recently went on the Comic Book Couples Counciling podcast to discuss Morrison’s recent announcement. The iconic writer didn’t reveal much more than what they had already revealed in their previous Substack post, but they did finally reveal that their next work was “a Batman thing“.
Grant Morrison is Returning to the DC Universe for Batman Once More
What Kind of Batman Project Has Inspired Morrison to Return?
Grant Morrison’s impact on the DC Universe (and frankly, the comic book medium) cannot be understated. From bold, experimental reinventions of classic characters in series such as Animal Man and Doom Patrol to stories like JLA, New X-Men, The Flash, and The Green Lantern, Morrison’s work has helped shape superhero storytelling in the 21st century. After years of working as an architect in the DC Universe with major works like 52 and Final Crisis, Morrison largely stepped away to focus on creator-owned work, including their 2022 novel, Luda. However, the writer has periodically returned to write for the DC Universe.
Morrison’s last contribution to the DCU was the short story “Love’s Lightning Heart: A Multiversity Story” for DC Pride 2023!
Morrison working on a new Batman project is shocking and, yet, not surprising. After all, Morrison wrote the Bat-Epic, a years-long saga told over Batman, Batman and Robin, Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, and two volumes of Batman Incorporated. One would think that Morrison has said everything they need to say about Batman. But clearly the writer is excited to return to the character. Perhaps they’re working on the sequel to Arkham Asyum: A Serious House on Serious Earth they’d discussed years ago. Whatever they’ve got planned, it’s something Morrison and Batman fans are no doubt looking forward to.
Morrison’s New Batman Story is Sure to Be Something Special
The Comic Icon Knows the Character Inside and Out
Few writers know Batman as well as Morrison does. Anyone who has read their previous work knows that Morrison has poured over the Caped Crusader’s history and has used that knowledge to craft new and groundbreaking stories. Its unfortunate fans are still going to have to wait until they find out what exactly Morrison is planning to do with Batman and his cast of colorful characters. But if it’s half as creative as his last swing at Batman, Grant Morrison’s new work is certain to be an entertaining read.
Source: AIPT
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