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TheBatman : White Knightuniverse inDC Comicsis about to get even grittier withBatman : White Knight Presents : Red Hood . This special novel miniseries will focus specifically on Jason Todd , exploring his reinvented identity within theBatman : White Knightuniverse .
inaugurate in the critically acclaimedBatman : White Knightseries , Sean Murphy ’s iconic interpretation of the Batman mythos has captivated interview with an alternate look at the Dark Knight ’s story . So far this has included stories wherethe Joker , cured of his insanity , becomes a example citizen and nationalist while the rest of Gotham City cowers in care at the sight of Batman .
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Co - write by Murphy and Clay McCormack , with artwork by Simone di Meo and colored by Dave Stewart , Batman : White Knight Presents : Red Hood , will give Jason Todd the challenge of becoming a mentor to a new chum . This new Robin will likely test Red Hood ’s power to grow beyond what Batman taught him in his younger day .
think the jittery vibe and twisted themes get by comics within theWhite Knightuniverse , it ’s no surprisal that Red Hood is getting his own miniseries . As Murphy observe , “ people have been ask me for geezerhood about Jason Todd in theWhite Knightuniverse . We are trying to reinvent Jason into the[Batman : Beyond the White Knight]timeline , while also honor what made him so compelling for readers in the first position . "
Consistent with the disruptive aspects of Murphy ’s Batman universe , give Red Hood mentoring duty promise to be an interesting element of the story . Indeed , the former Robinis now the grizzled , clear - eyed veteran who does n’t suffer fools lightly but now must change to avail another begs difference . Indeed , of all the people who have partnered with Batman , Jason Todd seems the most unsound for develop the type of nurturing mindset that is necessary and need in taking on a adherent . Whatever issuesbringing this side of Red Hood may engender , the creative team behind the strip seems quick for the challenge . As McCormack admits , " Jason ’s road is very rough , no matter the creation , and we emphatically put him through the toller here . He ’s a red-hot head with a Batman - sized chipping on his shoulder , so giving him an apprentice who has a much sunnier outlook on Batman produce a frustrating contrast for Jason and plenty of fun for the reader . "
Even with the development of a kinder and gentler Jason Todd , there ’s still probable to be raft of hard - nosed Red Hood action . Red Hood ’s " issues " with Batman are likely to only be more complicated in a earthly concern where a now vulnerable Bruce Wayne admits to the mistakes he ’s made as Todd ’s mentor . In plus , there ’s also the continuing tenseness betweenRed Hoodand therest of the Batman familythat always seems quick to ignite .
Batman : White Knight Presents : Red Hood#1 will be available at local comic shops on July 26 .
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