Phantasm is heading to DC Comics , as Tom King will bring the scoundrel into the main continuity in hisBatman / Catwomanseries . King got his beginning with DC onBatmanback in 2016 , as part of their DC Rebirth relaunch . In the over three long time of work he ’s redeem , King has created several big storylines and a few that were met with great pushback from readers , such as a much discussedwedding with Catwoman .

Despite some controversial moments , King ’s run with the Dark Knight has been highly praise , which is why it hail as a surprise a few weeks ago when news surfaced that his run was going to be ending earlier than expect . King antecedently ready out to recite a 100 - issue tale about Batman , but it was revealed thatit’ll conclusion after issue # 85 . While some panicked , this was the final result of a larger plan for DC Comics . TheBatmanseries is losing King and go back to a once - a - calendar month photographic print schedule , but DC hasgiven King a unexampled series , Batman / Catwoman , to wrap up up his story .

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In a surprisal announcement , Kingshared on   Twitter   that Phantasm is fail to be involved in the closing of this Batman arc . The antagonist first appear in the movieBatman : Mask of the Phantasmin 1993 . King reassert that the Phantasm story inBatman / Catwomanwill kick off in January 2020 , and shared an updated cover for the series , which can be understand below .

Phantasm aka Andrea Beaumont is one of Bruce Wayne ’s many ex in retiring iterations of the character where the two intended to be we d. These architectural plan dissolved when she left Gotham behind , only to hark back as a deadly killer seeking revenge on those who mangle her father .   With this role being Phantasm ’s true introduction in the main DC continuity , it ’s yet to be confirmed if King intends to cling to this backstory for her .

The plus of Phantasm is presently a surprise for amusing readers , but that could change as King finishes up hisBatmanseries .   King is about to kick off theCity of Baneportion of his account , so he could plant germ for Phantasm ’s arrival in the stay issues . If he does dumbfound to the past lover backstory for Phantasm , then her returning to Bruce ’s life as he tries to picture out what the future holds for him and Catwoman could be significant . In any case , the addition of a fan - favorite character like Phantasm givesBatman / Catwomanan extra grade of machination , and could give the character a future in the comics moving forward .

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Batman / Catwoman # 1will be available at comic book stores in January 2020 , and direct from DC Comics .

Source : Tom King

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