Zack Snyder has hinted that his Snyder Cut of Justice League will include The Flash using his abilties to affect time in some way. Speaking during DC FanDome, Snyder was asked to hint at something that the world has never seen in the film. The director explained that we'll see, "something with Flash in this film I don't think that you've ever seen before - something that has to do with his abilities. "Because you know he's a quantum character, he interacts with time and space, so you might see him do something that is... timely." [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/justice-league-the-snyder-cut-trailer] Snyder was speaking ahead of releasing the first teaser for the Snyder Cut (above), and also announced that the movie will be released as four hour-long parts, before being combined into a single, epic-length movie. Check out the full DC FanDome schedule to stay up-to-date on all the latest reveals. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=justice-league-snyder-cut-trailer-screenshots&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Check out all the biggest announcements and reveals shown on the first day of DC FanDome. DC FanDome is a virtual event dedicated to fans of all things DC. Whether it be Comics, Films, Games, or TV Shows, this jam-packed event will feature over 100 hours of programming for fans to take part in, including panels with people from DC productions, exclusive world premieres, behind-the-scenes looks at worlds and characters from the DC Universe, fan-curated content, and more. Here's the DC FanDome Schedule and how you can watch the panels live.

DC FanDome Part 2 Dates and Start Time

DC FanDome takes place over two days. Panels spotlighting the biggest movies, games, and TV shows aired on August 22, and an array of other original programming for fans to watch on-demand will be available on September 12. On both dates, the activities are scheduled to start at 10 am PT and 1 pm ET. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/batman-gotham-knights-announcement-trailer"]

How to Watch DC FanDome Panels and Other Events Live

You can head over to the official DC FanDome Schedule, create an account, and browse through all the programming featured. If something piques your interest, you can add it to your personal DC FanDome schedule and calendar so you can keep track of when it starts and where it will be broadcasting. You can watch all DC FanDome events exclusively at DCFanDome.com. There are six “Verses”: Hall of Heroes, WatchVerse, YouVerse, InsiderVerse, FunVerse, and KidsVerse. Each has its own unique theme that we will go over below so you can have a better sense of what to look for within each one.

• Hall of Heroes: is where all the major programming will happen such as new content and panels about your favorite DC shows, movies, and games. This content aired in late August.
• WatchVerse: is where fans can watch hours of DC Content, from panels for shows and specific communities to screeners and live performances. This programming will go live on September 12, along with the content in YouVerse, InsiderVerse, FunVerse, and KidsVerse.
• YouVerse: puts the fans at the forefront and displays their art, cosplay, and other fan-made content inspired by the characters and worlds in the DC Universe.
• InsiderVerse: where fans can take behind-the-scenes looks at how their favorite DC Comics, games, TV Shows, and more were created.
• FunVerse: is an interactive space where fans can buy merch, and participate in other “fun” activities.
• KidsVerse: is a verse made just for kids.

Make sure to check out these frequently asked questions if you’re having trouble navigating the schedule or are interested in DC FanDome’s accessibility settings, which include a variety of translations and time zone adjustments. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/7-minutes-of-batman-gotham-knights-gameplay"]

DC FanDome Part 2 Schedule

Below is the complete DC FanDome schedule, separated by Verse. We've bolded the panels we think might have some interesting news. We've also moved the schedule for DC FanDome part 2 above everything shown on the first day so you can see what's planned for this weekend.

WatchVerse: Saturday, September 12

• The Flash - Panel
• Pennyworth - Panel
• Black Lightning - Panel
• Doom Patrol - Panel
• All Super-Villains - Panel
• The Expansion of DC's Watchmen Universe - Panel
• Legion of Super Heroes - Panel
• DC's Legends of Tomorrow
• Young Justice - Cast Audio Play Performance and Panel
• Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - Panel
• Titans - Panel
• Lucifer - Panel
• DC Showcase Collection - Batman: Death in the Family - Panel
• Inside Injustice – Making the Hit Games & Comics - Panel
• Batman: The Joker War!
• Mostly DCeased - Panel
• Batman: Three Jokers
• Teen Titans: Spotlight on Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo - Panel
• Italy Loves DC - Panel
• Take a Tour of DC's Death Metal Metalverse!
• etalk Celebrates DC Canada
• Brazil Loves DC: For the Glory of the Fans! - Panel
• New Voices of Wonder Woman - Panel
• Batwoman - Panel
• DC's Stargirl - Panel
• Injustice 2 Show Match - Latin America/Brazil
• Latin America Celebrates DC! - Panel
• Real Life Super Heroes! The Story of Muckle Mannequins - Germany
• Harley Quinn - Panel
• Live like a DC Super Hero in Spain - Spain
• DC Art Mzansi Masterclass: South Africa - Panel
• DC Down Under: Australia and New Zealand - Panel
• Truth, Justice, and The DC Comics Way - Panel
• Superman: Man of Tomorrow - Panel
• Creating Heroes: The Life and Art of Jim Lee - Screening
• Rendez-vous with DC: France - Panel
• Superman & Lois - Panel
• From the Middle East to DC, with Love - Panel
• Discover DC in Japan - Panel
• Reintroducing Nubia: The Black Amazonian Queen - Panel
• Static Shock - Episode Screening
• Ziggy Marley - Live Performance
• GLSEN Presents: You Brought Me the Ocean with Alex Sánchez – Panel
• John Ridley and The Other History of the DC Universe
• Watchmen Unmasked
• Great Big Story: Magic Wheelchair
• I'm Latinx, What's Your Superpower? - Panel
• Unity of Hero
• PHONY PPL Live Performance
• A League of One: The Dwayne McDuffie Story: Screening
• Immortal Vigilante: Hooded Justice - Screening

KidsVerse: Saturday, September 12

• Ask Beast Boy, Cyborg and Raven
• DC Super Hero Girls Season 2 Sneak Peak
• Teen Titans Go! Cast Table Read and Panel
• DC Karaoke
• DC Read-Along
• Artist Alley
• Draw Along with Jim Lee and Family
• How to Draw a Super Hero
• How it's Made: Comics 101
• Babs' Vlog
• Titans Tower Game Central
• DC Origami
• Batman Carpool
• DC Kids Comic Book Reader
• Make Your Own Comic Book with Kirk Scroggs
• DC Knows…Animation!
• DC LEGO® Building with Nathan Sawaya
• LEGO® Lab
• Teen Titans Go! Fitness
• DC Super Hero Girls' Lairs

YouVerse: Saturday, September 12

• DC Virtual Run
• And the Winner Is…
• Super Stars, Super Fans
• To the Batmobile!
• Jim Lee Reacts to Cosplay & Fandom
• Celebration of DC Fans at Home
• Celebration of Villains Fan Art
• Celebration of DC Ink
• Celebration of Women of DC Fan Art & Cosplay
• Best of Cosplay - Villains
• Jim Lee Reacts to Fan Art
• Sam Register Portfolio Review - Mauren Santos (Brazil)
• NYX Professional Makeup x #FACESOFDC presents @Aaliyahjay as POISON IVY
• Jim Lee Portfolio Review - Christian Arbulu (Peru)
• Stars from DCTV Series React to Fan Art
• Sam Register Portfolio Review - Freddy Navarro (Spain)
• DC Delicious - Gotham Tablescape
• Fan Q&A with Cast and Crew of Wonder Woman 1984
• Fan Q&A with Jim Lee
• Jim Lee Portfolio Review - Mohammad Haque (USA)
• Jim Lee Portfolio Review - Dheeraj Verma (India)
• Nina Ha - Wonder Woman Crafts
• Celebration of DC Pets
• Sam Register Portfolio Review - Jeffrey Karl (Germany)
• Celebration of Heroes Fan Art
• Celebration of Group Cosplay
• Greg Berlanti Reacts to Fan Art
• Sam Register Portfolio Review - Yves Navant (US)
• Jim Lee Portfolio Review - Suzan Rakocy (Poland)
• Celebration of Heroes Cosplay
• NYC Professional Makeup x #FACESOFDC presents @GoreJessFX as CATWOMAN
• Great Big Story: Rewriting the Super Hero Story Through Cosplay
• Fan Q&A with the Cast and Crew of Shazam!
• Jim Lee Portfolio Review - Jessica Silvan (Spain)
• NYX Professional Makeup x #FACESOFDC presents @JordanHanz as WONDER WOMAN
• Great Big Story: Magic Wheelchair
• Fan Q&A with Cast and Crew of The Suicide Squad
• NYX Professional Makeup x #FACESOFDC presents @XtianaLana as HARLEY QUINN
• Fan Q&A with Cast and Crew of Aquaman
• Fan Q&A with Cast and Crew of WBTV DCTV Series
• NYX Professional Makeup x #FACESOFDC presents @VictoriaLyn as MERA
• Fan Q&A with Cast and Crew of The Flash (Film)

FunVerse: Saturday, September 12

• DC Super Hero Quiz
• Joker Escape Room
• Animate your photos with Enlight Pixaloop
• Amusement Mile: Batman Dark Flight: Warner Bros. Fun Zone (Macau)
• Amusement Mile: Batman Dark Flight: Warner Bros. Fun Zone (Illinois)
• Amusement Mile: Batman Dark Flight: Warner Bros. Fun Zone (California)
• Amusement Mile
• Selfie Station
• Official DC FanDome Store

InsiderVerse: Saturday, September 12

• Designing the Animated Heroes of the DC Universe - Panel
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke into Comics: Amanda Conner (U.S.)
• Hot Wheels: An Inside Look at Batmobiles and Beyond – Panel
• DK Book Publishers: How DC Books Get Made – Panel
• Penguin Random House – Panel
• Insight Editions – Panel
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Gabriel Picolo (Brazil)
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Emanuela Lupacchino (Italy)
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Jamal Campbell (Canada)
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Artgerm (Singapore)
• Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman
• The Sonic Landscape of Man of Steel
• Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
• Creating DC Lands & Rides at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
• DC Spotlight: SHAZAM!
• Visualizing Gotham: The Production Design of Batman
• Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman
• Sleek, Sexy and Sinister: The Costumes of Batman Returns
• Crafting the Wonder
• The Magical World of SHAZAM!
• Returning to the Roots of Arrow: Prometheus
• The Magic Behind the Cape
• I’m Batman: The Voices Behind the Cowl – Panel
• Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Mikel Janín (Spain)
• Vision & Fury
• Going Deep Into the World of Aquaman
• Smallville – Absolute Justice: From Script to Screen
• Gotham: A Modern Mythology
• Gotham by Noir Light: The Cinematography of Crime Fiction
• Gotham – The Dark Within the Dark: The Court of Owls
• Gotham Invented: Building Our Gotham
• Gotham Invented: Fractured Villains of Gotham
• Gotham – Villains: Modes of Persuasion
• Krypton – Bringing the Home World to Life
• Smallville – Behind Closed Doors: Inside the Writers’ Room
• Supergirl – Pilot EPK
• Lucifer – Pilot EPK
• Masterpiece: Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns
• Black Lightning – Comic-Con 2018 Sizzle Reel
• Watchmen – Becoming Sister Night
• Pennyworth – Season One Inside Look
• Black Lightning – Pilot EPK
• Batwoman – Pilot EPK
• Titans – Jason Todd: Fate by the Fans
• Gotham Invented: Paving the Way for the Caped Crusader
• Supergirl – A World Left Behind: Krypton
• Gotham – Pilot EPK
• Black Lightning – DC in D.C. Highlights
• How Supergirl Celebrates Strong Women
• Long Live Superman
• iZOMBIE – Pilot EPK
• Accelerating Design: The New Batmobile
• Reflections – Tracy Martin, DC Manager of Talent Relations
• The Flash – Pilot EPK
• Reflections – Behind the Scenes: Black Lightning
• Cold Red War from Superman: Red Son (2020)
• Interactive Credit Roll
• DC’s Legends of Tomorrow – Pilot EPK
• Reflections – Odetta Watkins, Executive Vice President, Current Programming, Warner Bros. Television
• Reflections – Pam Morrow, First Warner Bros. Female Labor Department Foreperson
• Reflections – Kiki Aguilar, Mail Services, Warner Bros. Studio Facilities
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: The Wonder Woman Costume
• Wonder Woman Drone Video
• The Batmobile
• Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story
• Collecting the Grades
• Arrow – Pilot EPK
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Picture Cars
• Lights on Leavesden
• CNN's Great Big Story
• The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy
• WW84 Amazon: Patty Jenkins
• From Sketch to Statue: An Interview with J. Scott Campbell
• DC Graphic Novel Masterclass: How to Break into Comics - Writers
• McFarlane Toys
• Drawn: Black DC Super Heroes with Ken Lashley
• Snyder Cut: A Look Behind the Music
• WW84: Fan Questions
• Aquaman Fan Questions
• Flash Fan Questions
• DC Graphic Novel Masterclass: How to Break Into Comics - Artists
• DC Multiverse: Comics Master Class
• Multiverse Masterclass: Animation
• Jim Lee: Creating the Hall of Heroes
• Behind the Scenes of the Arrowverse Crossover - Panel
• Creating a World: A Look into the Production Design of the DC Film Universe - Panel
• The Super Designers Behind the Super Suits - Panel
• Propping Up a Set - Panel
• Heroes Behind the Action - Panel
• Capturing the Action in Still Frame - Panel
• The Magicians of VFX: Making Supergirl and SHAZAM! Fly - Panel
• Warner Bros. & Advanced Narratives - The Future of Storytelling - Panel
• Hustle & Know: How to Make it in Costumes - Panel

Hall of Heroes: Saturday, August 22

• 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Wonder Woman 1984 - Panel - Check out the new Wonder Woman 1984 trailer featuring a Cheetah reveal!
• 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET: Warner Bros. Games Montreal Announcement - Check out the Gotham Knights announcement and the Gotham Knights gameplay first looks
• 10:45 AM PT/1:45 PM ET: The Sandman Universe: Enter the Dreaming - Panel
• 11:15 AM PT/2:15 PM ET: Multiverse 101 - Panel
• 11:40 AM PT/2:40 PM ET: Introducing The Flash - Panel
• 11:50 AM PT/2:50 PM ET: Beyond Batman
• 11:55 PM PT/2:55 PM ET: The Suicide Squad - Panel
• 12:40 PM PT/3:40 PM ET: BAWSE Females of Color Within the DC Universe - Panel
• 1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET: Legacy of the Bat - Panel
• 1:20 PM PT/4:20 PM ET: Chris Daughtry: Performance
• 1:30 PM PT/4:30 PM ET: The Joker: Put on a Happy Face
• 1:45 PM PT/4:35 PM ET: Jim Lee Portfolio Review - DC Super-Villain Fan Art
• 1:45 PM PT/4:45 PM ET: Surprise DC Comics Panel
• 2:10 PM PT/5:10 PM ET: I’m Batman: The Voices Behind the Cowl – Panel
• 2:30 PM PT/5:30 PM ET: The Snyder Cut of Justice League - Panel
• 2:54 PM PT/5:54 PM ET: The Flash TV Panel
• 3:10 PM PT/6:10 PM ET: Black Adam - Panel
• 3:30 PM PT/6:30 PM ET: CNN Heroes: Real-Life Heroes in the Age of Coronavirus
• 3:50 PM/PT/6:50 PM ET: Titans TV Panel
• 4:05 PM PT/7:05 PM ET: Aquaman - Panel
• 4:15 PM PT/7:15 PM ET: "Ask Harley Quinn"
• 4:20 PM PT/7:20 PM ET: Wonder Woman 80th Celebration - Panel
• 4:25 PM PT/7:25 PM ET: Tomorrow's Super Heroes with Jim Lee brought to you by Gold House
• 4:40 PM PT/7:40 PM ET: SHAZAM! - Panel
• 4:50 PM PT/7:50 PM ET: Wonder Woman 1984 - The WW84 Cast Play ‘Werewolf 1984’
• 5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
• 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET: The Batman - Panel

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Static Shock will get a new comic book series in 2021 as part of a larger revival of Milestone Comics as a DC imprint. In a surprise DC Fandome panel, Milestone Comics co-founder Denys Cowan appeared alongside DC publisher Jim Lee, filmmaker Reggie Hudlin, and Static Shock voice actor Phil Lamarr to announce the return of Milestone and its heroes. A new digital Static Shock Comic will debut in February 2021, along with a Static original graphic novel by Hudlin and artist Kyle Baker. Other Milestone heroes like Icon and Rocket will also get their own comic book series written by Hudlin and Denys Cowan. Cowan also shared that there are a lot more plans being discussed for Static and Milestone beyond just new books. There are apparently active conversations around films, podcasts, and other media: "It's time to expand into new areas. We are in serious conversations about developing a Static Shock feature film. We're also talking to the animated departments for feature films. We will deliver Milestone Media on podcasts and other platforms." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-2021-74-new-images&captions=true"] As part of the Milestone revival, classic issues will be digitized and made available online starting in September 2020, and DC will make select Milestone comics available to read for free for the next 24 hours via DC's digital comics site. Milestone Comics was found in 1993 by prominent Black comic creators and it was where Dwayne McDuffie co-created characters like Static Shock. Check out IGN for more news from DC Fandome including reveals on Batman: Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Static Shock will get a new comic book series in 2021 as part of a larger revival of Milestone Comics as a DC imprint. In a surprise DC Fandome panel, Milestone Comics co-founder Denys Cowan appeared alongside DC publisher Jim Lee, filmmaker Reggie Hudlin, and Static Shock voice actor Phil Lamarr to announce the return of Milestone and its heroes. A new digital Static Shock Comic will debut in February 2021, along with a Static original graphic novel by Hudlin and artist Kyle Baker. Other Milestone heroes like Icon and Rocket will also get their own comic book series written by Hudlin and Denys Cowan. Cowan also shared that there are a lot more plans being discussed for Static and Milestone beyond just new books. There are apparently active conversations around films, podcasts, and other media. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-2021-74-new-images&captions=true"] As part of the Milestone revival, classic issues will be digitized and made available online starting in September 2020, and DC will make select Milestone comics available to read for free for the next 24 hours via DC's digital comics site. Milestone Comics was found in 1993 by prominent Black comic creators and it was where Dwayne McDuffie co-created characters like Static Shock. Check out IGN for more news from DC Fandome including reveals on Batman: Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

WB Games Montreal says it chose to have Gotham Knights begin with a dead Batman in order to take away "any certainty, any feeling of safety" in its world. Speaking at DC FanDome during the Legacy of the Bat panel, creative director Patrick Redding explained that Gotham Knights' Batman has been fighting crime for around 15 years, before being killed in still-unexplained circumstances. "We wanted to take away any certainty, any feeling of safety," Redding explained. "So we could take a Gotham City where Bruce Wayne has been operating as Batman for, like, 15 years - with all that history, his whole network of allies - and then take him out of the picture. It really demands players figure out, 'How would I step up, and how would I protect Gotham City?'" That lack of certainty could perhaps signal a game that's more willing to see other major characters killed off during its runtime. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/batman-gotham-knights-announcement-trailer"] The game's trailer opens by suggesting a disaster has hit Gotham, with Bruce Wayne apparently found dead in the rubble. A message sent to his proteges upon his death tells them that the Batcave has been destroyed, but the Belfry will act as their new base of operations. Red Hood, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing then become the Gotham Knights. It's worth pointing out that, while Batman may be messaged as dead at the start of the game, that's not necessarily going to remain the case. There are a few options here - Rocksteady's Arkham Knight ended with Bruce Wayne faking his own death, for instance. WB Games Montreal has chosen an entirely different timeline for Gotham Knights but, even without that story point to lean on, the Court of Owls (who will be an enemy faction) have been involved in resurrection in their comic book appearances previously. And who knows, with five massive boroughs to explore, perhaps Ra's al Ghul's Lazarus Pit could sit just waiting to be used somewhere in the dark underbelly of Gotham. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=gotham-knights-trailer-gallery&captions=true"] After years of teases, Gotham Knights was today announced for a 2021 release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PC. It will feature an option for two-player online co-op, and a 7 minute gameplay trailer showed off open-world exploration, combat, and a boss battle with Mr. Freeze. Check out the full DC Fandome schedule to stay up-to-date on all the latest reveals, how to watch live, panel times and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

WB Games Montreal says it chose to have Gotham Knights begin with a dead Batman in order to take away "any certainty, any feeling of safety" in its world. Speaking at DC FanDome during the Legacy of the Bat panel, creative director Patrick Redding explained that Gotham Knights' Batman has been fighting crime for around 15 years, before being killed in still-unexplained circumstances. "We wanted to take away any certainty, any feeling of safety," Redding explained. "So we could take a Gotham City where Bruce Wayne has been operating as Batman for, like, 15 years - with all that history, his whole network of allies - and then take him out of the picture. It really demands players figure out, 'How would I step up, and how would I protect Gotham City?'" That lack of certainty could perhaps signal a game that's more willing to see other major characters killed off during its runtime. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/batman-gotham-knights-announcement-trailer"] The game's trailer opens by suggesting a disaster has hit Gotham, with Bruce Wayne apparently found dead in the rubble. A message sent to his proteges upon his death tells them that the Batcave has been destroyed, but the Belfry will act as their new base of operations. Red Hood, Robin, Batgirl and Nightwing then become the Gotham Knights. It's worth pointing out that, while Batman may be messaged as dead at the start of the game, that's not necessarily going to remain the case. There are a few options here - Rocksteady's Arkham Knight ended with Bruce Wayne faking his own death, for instance. WB Games Montreal has chosen an entirely different timeline for Gotham Knights but, even without that story point to lean on, the Court of Owls (who will be an enemy faction) have been involved in resurrection in their comic book appearances previously. And who knows, with five massive boroughs to explore, perhaps Ra's al Ghul's Lazarus Pit could sit just waiting to be used somewhere in the dark underbelly of Gotham. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=gotham-knights-trailer-gallery&captions=true"] After years of teases, Gotham Knights was today announced for a 2021 release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PC. It will feature an option for two-player online co-op, and a 7 minute gameplay trailer showed off open-world exploration, combat, and a boss battle with Mr. Freeze. Check out the full DC Fandome schedule to stay up-to-date on all the latest reveals, how to watch live, panel times and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

DC has an ambitious new Batman comic in the works for 2021, one that will apparently feature a hero of color taking up the mantle of the Dark Knight. As revealed at the "Legacy of the Bat" panel at DC FanDome, 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley is teaming up with Doom Patrol artist Nick Derington for a new four-issue limited series (title TBA). Check out a cover from artist Ladronn below: [caption id="attachment_2396876" align="aligncenter" width="1650"] Art by Ladronn. (Image Credit: DC)[/caption] DC is keeping the identity of this new Batman a secret, with Ridley teasing during the panel, "I think it's a pretty safe bet that if I'm writing Batman, it’s probably a little better than a 47% chance he’s going to be a person of color." However, we do know this new Batman will be connected to the family of Lucius Fox, which could suggest it's Lucius' son Luke wearing the costume. Luke previously served as the armored hero Batwing, so he certainly has the right pedigree. "[Lucius] has a family and this is a family that has secrets, has kept secrets from one another,” said Ridley. “It’s a little bit different dynamic than the Batman that we've always seen.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-greatest-batman-graphic-novels-of-all-time&captions=true"] To be clear, this new Batman won't be replacing Bruce Wayne. DC confirms the two versions will coexist, and James Tynion IV will continue to write the flagship Batman comic. At this point it's unclear whether Ridley and Derington's book is set in the traditional DCU or an alternate universe or timeline. The cover art suggests a possible futuristic setting. Ridley is no stranger to the DC Universe at this point, having previously written books like The Authority: Human on the Inside and a short tale in the upcoming Batman: The Joker War Zone special. Ridley is also the author of The Other History of the DC Universe, an upcoming Black Label series that reexamines DC lore from the perspectives of minority heroes like Black Lightning, Herald and Renee Montoya. DC promises more details will be revealed at the second FanDome event on September 12, as part of the Batman: The Joker War panel. For now, check out our exclusive inside look at The Joker War and learn why Joker is finally ready to end his long dance with Batman. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/7-minutes-of-batman-gotham-knights-gameplay"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

DC has an ambitious new Batman comic in the works for 2021, one that will apparently feature a hero of color taking up the mantle of the Dark Knight. As revealed at the "Legacy of the Bat" panel at DC FanDome, 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley is teaming up with Doom Patrol artist Nick Derington for a new four-issue limited series (title TBA). Check out a cover from artist Ladronn below: [caption id="attachment_2396876" align="aligncenter" width="1650"] Art by Ladronn. (Image Credit: DC)[/caption] DC is keeping the identity of this new Batman a secret, with Ridley teasing during the panel, "I think it's a pretty safe bet that if I'm writing Batman, it’s probably a little better than a 47% chance he’s going to be a person of color." However, we do know this new Batman will be connected to the family of Lucius Fox, which could suggest it's Lucius' son Luke wearing the costume. Luke previously served as the armored hero Batwing, so he certainly has the right pedigree. "[Lucius] has a family and this is a family that has secrets, has kept secrets from one another,” said Ridley. “It’s a little bit different dynamic than the Batman that we've always seen.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-25-greatest-batman-graphic-novels-of-all-time&captions=true"] To be clear, this new Batman won't be replacing Bruce Wayne. DC confirms the two versions will coexist, and James Tynion IV will continue to write the flagship Batman comic. At this point it's unclear whether Ridley and Derington's book is set in the traditional DCU or an alternate universe or timeline. The cover art suggests a possible futuristic setting. Ridley is no stranger to the DC Universe at this point, having previously written books like The Authority: Human on the Inside and a short tale in the upcoming Batman: The Joker War Zone special. Ridley is also the author of The Other History of the DC Universe, an upcoming Black Label series that reexamines DC lore from the perspectives of minority heroes like Black Lightning, Herald and Renee Montoya. DC promises more details will be revealed at the second FanDome event on September 12, as part of the Batman: The Joker War panel. For now, check out our exclusive inside look at The Joker War and learn why Joker is finally ready to end his long dance with Batman. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/7-minutes-of-batman-gotham-knights-gameplay"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

James Gunn revealed the first behind-the-scenes footage for his upcoming Suicide Squad movie, which is being described as a "gritty 1970s war movie" according to producer Peter Safran. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette that premiered at DC FanDome, Gunn and the cast shared what the tone and style of Suicide Squad will be. Idris Elba, who plays Bloodsport, described it as a graphic novel come to life, while Flula Borg, who plays Javelin, says there will be exploding genitals, among other things. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/the-suicide-squad-behind-the-scenes-teaser-dc-fandome"] John Cena aka Peacemaker, will play his character as a "douchey Captain America," which feels like a good summation of the irreverent tone James Gunn is bringing to Suicide Squad. The humor present in the behind-the-scenes seems to indicate that Gunn will be keeping his comedic sensibilities and action showmanship he honed on Guardians of the Galaxy. "It's going to be different from any superhero movie ever made," Gunn says in the featurette. The behind-the-scenes footage also showed off some of the visual effects work, including a look at Sean Gunn's Weasel, who looks as gross and gnarly as his character's name implies. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-2021-74-new-images&captions=true"] Other insight from the trailer includes a better shot of Margot Robbie's new Harley Quinn look, shots of Polka Dot and Ratcatcher 2, as well as shots primarily from some kind of beachside location. James Gunn revealed the full roster of his Suicide Squad team at Fandome so check out which actor's are playing who. Be sure to also take a look at the full DC FanDome schedule. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-whos-who-full-cast-and-character-reveals&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

James Gunn revealed the first behind-the-scenes footage for his upcoming Suicide Squad movie, which is being described as a "gritty 1970s war movie" according to producer Peter Safran. In an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette that premiered at DC FanDome, Gunn and the cast shared what the tone and style of Suicide Squad will be. Idris Elba, who plays Bloodsport, described it as a graphic novel come to life, while Flula Borg, who plays Javelin, says there will be exploding genitals, among other things. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/22/the-suicide-squad-behind-the-scenes-teaser-dc-fandome"] John Cena aka Peacemaker, will play his character as a "douchey Captain America," which feels like a good summation of the irreverent tone James Gunn is bringing to Suicide Squad. The humor present in the behind-the-scenes seems to indicate that Gunn will be keeping his comedic sensibilities and action showmanship he honed on Guardians of the Galaxy. "It's going to be different from any superhero movie ever made," Gunn says in the featurette. The behind-the-scenes footage also showed off some of the visual effects work, including a look at Sean Gunn's Weasel, who looks as gross and gnarly as his character's name implies. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-2021-74-new-images&captions=true"] Other insight from the trailer includes a better shot of Margot Robbie's new Harley Quinn look, shots of Polka Dot and Ratcatcher 2, as well as shots primarily from some kind of beachside location. James Gunn revealed the full roster of his Suicide Squad team at Fandome so check out which actor's are playing who. Be sure to also take a look at the full DC FanDome schedule. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-suicide-squad-whos-who-full-cast-and-character-reveals&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.