Tim Burton's iconic Batman universe is expanding yet again with a new novel titled "Batman: Revolution." This thrilling addition, penned by acclaimed author John Jackson Miller and published by Penguin Random House, introduces the Burton-Verse's interpretation of the notorious villain, The Riddler. You can now preorder "Batman: Revolution" on Amazon, ensuring you don't miss out on this exciting new chapter.

As reported by ComicBook.com, "Batman: Revolution" serves as a sequel to the 2024 novel "Batman: Resurrection," also written by Miller. Both novels are set in the timeline between the events of the 1989 film "Batman" and the 1992 sequel "Batman Returns." "Revolution" draws inspiration from Burton's unproduced third Batman film, which was rumored to feature Robin Williams as The Riddler.

Here's the official synopsis for "Batman: Revolution":

It’s summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Joker’s toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batman’s eternal vigilance continues as threats from rival gangs and masked criminals escalate by the day. Meanwhile, on the streets, protests grow in opposition to the city’s lavish excesses.

No one is experiencing the struggle between Gotham’s optimism and doubt more than Norman Pinkus. The Gotham Globe’s humble copy boy, he’s the unacknowledged mastermind behind the newspaper’s mega-popular Riddle Me This word puzzles. But Norman harbors a secret. He is the smartest man in Gotham City, using his prodigious skills to solve crimes anonymously for years via the police tip line—before Batman even knows there’s a crime to solve.

While neither fame nor fortune finds Norman, he believes in the promise of Gotham and what’s right . . . until he doesn’t. The man no one notices watches time and again as the city and its leaders cast their eyes high above the rooftops toward Batman. Dejected and unappreciated, Norman devises a scheme: With the help of dangerous new friends, he exploits the simmering tensions of the long hot summer to draw the Caped Crusader into a volatile game of riddles to crown Gotham’s true savior. As they clash, Norman—now known as The Riddler—and Batman will uncover hidden secrets about Gotham’s past that will have dire consequences for the city’s future.

Mark your calendars: "Batman: Revolution" is set to hit the shelves on October 28, 2025. Preorder your copy on Amazon to dive into this gripping narrative.

Batman '89: Echoes & Superman '78: The Metal Curtain Cover Gallery

DC Comics continues to expand the Burton-Verse with more than just novels. They have released "Batman '89," a comic series that follows "Batman Returns" and introduces characters inspired by Billy Dee Williams as Two-Face and Marlon Wayans as Robin. The sequel, "Batman '89: Echoes," brings in a Jeff Goldblum-inspired Scarecrow and a Madonna-inspired Harley Quinn. Additionally, DC has published two volumes of "Superman '78," which continue the story of the Christopher Reeve Superman films.

For those interested in the broader scope of Burton's Batman legacy and other unproduced DC projects, explore our detailed look at DC movies that failed to launch.