2021 is set to begin with the launch of DC Future State. But it comes with bad news for Batman enthusiasts. SPOILER ALERT! Apparently, Bruce Wayne is set to die gunned on the street like his parents did.
Origin of Batman Story
Bruce was only 8 years old when a family bonding night went wrong. His parents, surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne were shot dead.
It was this incident that roused the young Master Wayne to become a vigilante. It was found out that Gotham city mugger Joe Chill killed his parents. In the comics, Joe fled to his comrades who later also shot him dead after learning he was the reason why Batman came to be in existence.
DC Future State Preview
At first, Gotham City took shelter under the Batman's wings. He kept them safe, but also lured in enemies. Apparently, Gotham City is set to turn its back against the city's hero because of the many crossfire between the vigilante and the villains.
A DC Future State preview revealed that Gotham will eventually reject vigilantism. The preview is a short excerpt that revealed the shocking end of Bruce Wayne. He is set to be gunned down in an alley. Of course, there are theories that Bruce may have just faked his death to escape Gotham's ill plans.
There is also a difference between both instances. While Tom and Martha Wayne died in a mugging incident gone wrong, the grown-up Bruce has been targeted. The other DC Future State previews also have the rest of the Bat-Family deliberately targeted.
DC Books on the rest of the Bat Family including Robin and Night Wing end two years before Bruce Wayne's death. There are theories on the Dark Detective series that Batman will be the last defender of Gotham, Screenrant reported.
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New Dark Night Revealed in Future State
Meanwhile, as the Future State event draws closer, DC also revealed the identity of The Next Batman. DC revealed that it will be Tim Fox. He is the brother of Batwing Luke Fox and son of Lucius Fox.
The Next Batman's identity can be checked in The Next Batman #2. There, the new variant cover revealed the Next Dark Night unmasked.
Tim's character first appeared in Batman #313 in 1979 tracing his long history in the franchise. He also appeared in Batman #101 to help deal with the inheritance of Wayne Enterprises. Rumor has it that Tim is set to replace Batman as Future State: The Next Batman is set a decade into the future, after Bruce's apparent death.
DC Reveals Focus of Dark Detective
DC Future State: Dark Detective will focus on the classic Batman, IGN reported. Bruce Wayne continues to be active in Future State 2030. But, younger heroes will also shine; including Tim Fox and Clark Kent's son Jon.
Meanwhile, the other Bat family will also be featured n Future State: The Next Batman. These will include Batgirls, Gotham City Sirens, Outsiders, and Arkham Knights. The Batman family will be fighting for the liberation of Gotham city from the villainous The Magistrate.
