Batman: Masks of the Illusion Villain Heads to the Pages of DC Comics
A serious character from Batman’s historical past is lastly going to turn into a part of the principle DC Comics canon, as The Illusion is making her strategy to the pages of the brand new Batman/Catwoman sequence subsequent 12 months. This revelation comes from author Tom King, who has been hyping up the brand new 12-issue sequence that may assist to wrap up his run on DC’s most important Batman title, which he is stepping off of on the finish of 2019. King not too long ago revealed cowl artwork for the brand new guide, which reveals the villainess from Batman: Masks of the Illusion.
Tom King has been engaged on the principle Batman sequence for a while now. Nevertheless, it was not too long ago introduced that his run, which was initially anticipated to go for 100 points, was being minimize brief. However that was so he may shift over to this Batman/Catwoman sequence, which simply obtained an entire lot extra attention-grabbing. King took to Twitter to share a brand new cowl for the guide, which includes a beforehand launched picture of the 2 titular characters mirrored within the blade of none apart from The Illusion. King supplied the next, quite simple caption.
“January 2020”
For hardcore Batman followers, this can be a fairly big deal. The Illusion, aka Andrea Beaumont, was initially launched in 1993’s Batman: Masks of the Illusion, which takes place within the Batman: The Animated Collection continuity and, animated or in any other case, is mostly thought-about to be one of many best films ever made concerning the Caped Crusader. Beaumont was created particularly for the film and was revealed to be a former lover of Bruce Wayne’s. The 2 ultimately break up as his quest to turn into Gotham’s bat-themed hero took flight. Years later, she re-emerged as a vengeful villain often known as The Illusion.
Regardless of the wealthy nature of the character, and the truth that she was launched in a beloved film from the Batman’s historical past, The Illusion has by no means really made her strategy to the principle DC Comics canon. That is why that is so big. Beforehand, she appeared within the Batman Past 2.zero digital comics, with a model of the character often known as “The Reaper” showing in DC’s Bombshells, which takes place in an alternate universe. However that is it. One other famed feminine DC character within the type of Harley Quinn additionally obtained her begin in Batman: The Animated Collection. Harley Quinn crossed over moderately shortly and has since gone on to turn into some of the in style characters in your complete DC lineup.
Clay Mann and Tomeu Morey might be offering artwork for Tom King’s Batman/Catwoman guide. If this cowl is any indication, we’re in for an actual visible deal with. Elsewhere, it was additionally revealed not too long ago that King goes to co-write the New Gods film with Ava DuVernay. He is asserting himself as one in every of DC’s true golden boys. Hopefully, The Illusion will get a worthwhile welcome to the world of DC Comics in any case these years. Remember to take a look at the quilt from Tom King’s Twitter account beneath.
January 2020 pic.twitter.com/XGRstGFINu
— Tom King (@TomKingTK) June 11, 2019
Author of assorted issues on the web (principally about films) since 2013. Main lover of popcorn flicks. Avid appreciator of James Bond, Marvel and Star Wars. Has a tremendously fats cat named Buster and nonetheless buys CDs. I’ve obtained my causes.
