Jace Fox: Batman Appreciation 2021
It's a bit late in the year, but it's just getting started for the Next Batman!
Timothy Fox was originally created by Len Wein and Irv Novick in 1979's Batman #313, as a troubled youth with a resentment for his father, Lucius Fox, the esteemed CEO of Wayne Enterprises and friend to Bruce Wayne. Initially believing Bruce Wayne to be a slumlord, he was almost led down the path of criminality before being dissuaded by Robin and Batman.
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In 2021, John Ridley redefined Batman for an entirely new generation, bringing back the character in DC Future State as the successor to Bruce Wayne and carrying a brand new name: Jace. In the future state of Gotham, the Magistrate had plunged the city into darkness, leading to the Next Batman rising to the occasion, allying with the Bat-Family and leading the city into a brighter tomorrow. Besides being a member of Gotham's Resistance, the Next Batman also jointed the new Justice League alongside the likes of Jon Kent, Yara Flor, Jo Mullein, and others.
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Heading into main continuity with DC Infinite Frontier, Jace Fox's motivations were revealed, his origin being that of a guilty man seeking redemption for taking a life. As the formerly estranged son of Lucius Fox, Jace's return to Gotham amidst the terrifying Fear State paved the way for him to become a new kind of Batman. Believing the original Dark Knight to be one of his father's lackeys, he's currently carving a new legend for himself with the mantle of the Caped Crusader.
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[B][U]Essential Reading: [/U][/B]
Future State: The Next Batman
The Next Batman: Second Son
I Am Batman #0 - (Undetermined)
[QUOTE=Gaelforce;5304693]At the end of the year, all Appreciation threads are closed and new threads for the coming year are put in place.
Appreciation threads are for just that - Appreciation. Not for debate, not for slamming and not for bringing other characters down by comparison.
Commence appreciating!
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