Batman Beyond Vol. 1: the Return (Rebirth)

Dan Jurgens, Bernard Chang — 2017

A part of DC Universe: Rebirth! Terry McGinnis takes on the Batman cowl amidst rumors that the original Joker has returned. An entire section of Gotham City has decended into the Jokerz' hands, creating a community of clown-worshipping crazies called Jokerztown! Rising from the chaos, Terminal unifies the gang of Jokerz and he's after the new Batman. Written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Bernard Chang, the in-continuity tales of the Dark Knight of the future continue here in BATMAN BEYOND VOL. 1: THE RETURN! Collects issues #1-6 and BATMAN BEYOND: REBIRTH #1. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

Reviews

Maggie Gordon@maggieg

Aug 13, 2022

I have no idea what went on in the Batman Beyond comic universe, but Terry is a legit adult now and disappeared for a while. But whatever, that's in the past! Now he's got Jokers to deal with! Escaping the Grave deals with the fallout from whatever came before Rebirth, though most importantly the death of Bruce Wayne. Terry is trying to take down the Jokers, and Terminal has a clever plan for once. It's a fun story, if a bit poorly plotted. Still better than most DC comics, and it's actually got humour so props for that in a Bat book!

Zoe Smolen@booksatlunch

Oct 20, 2021

This was a great DC title! I enjoyed the story arch a lot, and I'm curious to see where it goes next. I definitely plan on picking up the next volume to see what happens after the twist at the end! A fun read for anyone who likes Batman and the Joker! Thanks to DC and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.