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In writer and artist Sean Murphy ’s upcomingBatman : Beyond The White Knight , Terry McGinnishas a new wise man . The next entry to TheWhite Knightseries is remixingBatman Beyondby exchange an older Bruce Wayne with the villainous Derek Powers .
ThroughoutBatman Beyond , Derek Powers played a polar role as he was responsible for the last of Terry McGinnis ’ forefather , Warren . As the original animated serial essay to reimagine the origin story of Batman , it efficaciously mix the roles of Joe Chill , the murderer of Bruce ’s parent , with the Joker , as Powers transformed into Terry ’s radioactive archenemy , Blight . As the catalyst for the existence of the new Dark Knight , Derek Powers served an important function in the series . His fibre bear over into the comics looping , but now he is being reimagined in comic Word of God creatorSean Murphy ’s visual sense ofBatman Beyond .
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In a preview released forBatman : Beyond The White Knight # 1written and drawn by Murphy with colors by Dave Stewart , Terry McGinnis take flight of steps in Neo - Gotham as the Batman of tomorrow . While he speaks with someone through his suit of clothes , it ’s assumed that he would be speaking to Bruce , like he has in past iterations . However , it ’s revealed that he is convey with Derek Powers , apprize him to“come home . ”Based on their dialogue , it seems that Powers has make full Bruce ’s skid as a mentor to the Modern Batman . With Bruce behind bar , Powers has drive over his legacy . The corrupted businessman is partnering with him in an initiative to protect anddefend Neo - Gotham through Terry ’s new batsuit , which incorporates new technology .
The change in active signaling that Powers is approaching the Batman persona as if it ’s a costume to be worn , rather than a symbolization to be upheld . Despite the discredited position of Bruce Wayne , there is still perceive value in the Batman legend . As Terry shoot to the activity , he accredit the raise long suit and stealth of the suit , effortlessly confronting malefactor . Powers sympathetically explain that although Bruce created the lawsuit , he never wore it because he felt it was too dangerous .
At this point , it could be too soon to recount whether the new iteration of Powers will become a villain . With thedrastically remixed version ofBatman Beyond , anything is potential , including Derek Powers ’ portrayal as a friend of Terry . Since Wayne ’s money was apportion to funding Neo - Gotham , Derek could have been apprize to help take over on the bat side of matter . Batman : Beyond The White Knight # 1releases on Tuesday , March 29 .
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