Forget Catwoman! DC Just Revealed Batman's TRUE Endgame Romance!
Batman's Ultimate Love Interest: It's NOT Catwoman!
Batman and Catwoman? Iconic, for sure. But after countless breakups and even a wedding-day meltdown, it's clear that Selina Kyle isn't the one. DC just dropped a major bombshell: It reveals Batman's true endgame romance— a relationship far deeper, lasting much longer, and one that proves Selina totally wrong about a very, very important thing regarding the Dark Knight. Buckle up, comic fans; because we are diving deep into this newly-revealed, highly compelling relationship that just shook the DC Universe. This involves spoilers from BATMAN: Gotham by Gaslight - THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #5!
Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernández, and Matt Hollingsworth's Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #5 continues that amazing Victorian-era story. It's a seriously wild reimagining of DC's most iconic characters, all placed within an incredibly intriguing alt-universe. It adds in an interesting plot development to the typical Batman storyline – something never seen before!
Julie Madison: The Unexpected Mrs. Wayne
It all started in Detective Comics #31 (September 1939), featuring Julie Madison (Batman's original love interest). This new twist comes as a result of placing Batman in a Victorian alt-universe setting: Bruce Wayne, our Batman, is married. This is crazy! And before everyone thinks it's Selina Kyle or Talia al Ghul, it’s neither of those familiar names. That wife? It's Julie Madison! She shows up very early on, noting she's Bruce’s wife, immediately startling a lot of longtime Batman readers.
Now, that bombshell of a revelation from issue #5 of that Victorian alt-universe tale reveals how profound this seemingly-simple marriage actually is: Julie doesn’t just know Bruce's secret—she completely supports Batman's crime-fighting! She shows up offering compassion, understanding, even showing affection–giving the entire relationship context: It is entirely legitimate, and potentially the healthiest, strongest relationship this otherwise extremely damaged individual ever had in this comic.
Why Julie and Bruce's Relationship Totally Rocks
What’s different this time, compared to that series of failed relationships in mainstream continuity? It's all completely different now! It adds layers; providing the kinds of nuances previously absent!
- Complete Commitment: Legal AND emotional! Unlike that long list of doomed romances that Bruce had which were usually short-lived and full of unfulfilled or misplaced desires, making most relationships incredibly unbalanced or completely dysfunctional. This is an impressive addition to the ongoing Batman lore.
- Deep Trust and Understanding: Julie's total acceptance makes their emotional bond profound and adds more legitimacy which could impact even those mainstream storylines in profound ways. Her presence adds a powerful element and highlights just why that could be extremely important.
- Genuine Love and Affection: This is extremely rarely shown; their kisses and that intense, romantic connection really solidify what kind of dynamic really exists. And the sincerity conveyed impacts even those viewers.
Smashing Selina's Theories: Happiness and Batman Aren't Mutually Exclusive!
That Julie and Bruce storyline completely dismantles a really crucial belief: the one shown in Batman #50 (2018) where Selina, manipulated by Bane, leaves Bruce at the altar; completely convinced he couldn’t be both happy and Batman. This storyline refutes that exact sentiment, creating a brilliant contrast between failed storylines in typical Batman canon compared to the much stronger portrayal in this alternate storyline! This proves that this storyline might hold important context concerning relationships and how to interpret this iconic and rather tortured relationship more legitimately. That profound connection between Julie and Bruce highlights just why that sentiment portrayed previously was entirely incorrect.
Could Julie Become Batwoman? The Intriguing Hint!
That incredible conversation between Julie and Alfred Pennyworth is really critical. When Bruce leaves for a faraway mission, Julie notices how Gotham will cope without Batman's help. She talks about Alfred’s former role; mentioning this interesting fact: his training in British Intelligence— this seeming simple change really adds significance; completely changing this casual moment from casual gossip to something important and suggestive. That seemingly simple line – "...Gotham needs a protector–and you’ll find me an avid student. Let us begin with the art of the blade.” implies that Julie is prepared to step up, leading to that insane cliffhanger and that great hint toward a very possible outcome, especially regarding Gotham and its needs while Batman is gone.
Conclusion: A Revolutionary Relationship Reshapes Batman Lore!
That Gotham by Gaslight storyline fundamentally changes what everyone might already know: the nature of Batman’s relationships; and shows that one possible way for Bruce to be both hero and a well-adjusted and genuinely happy individual is really possible. Julie Madison's presence—and her relationship with Bruce— presents immense potential: completely shaking those longtime assumptions about Batman's romantic life.
That intense, loving relationship in an alt-universe, presents many compelling questions concerning future developments: and whether the impact on existing continuity might happen; how and where these events might possibly transform the storyline! The cliffhanger leaves a ton of possibilities; making even those alt-universe storylines utterly important!
