The Ultimate Batman makes the biggest change to the classic DC story, revealing [SPOILER] still alive

Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate Batman #1.Even casual DC fans are familiar with Batman a classic origin story that has seeped into every corner of pop culture over the years. The sight of Martha Wayne’s pearl necklace falling off has been ingrained in the minds of comic book readers for decades as a staple of the Batman story. However, Batman’s new backstory in the Ultimate Universe undermines the original by revealing that Martha Wayne didn’t die when Bruce was a childforever changing the basis of Batman lore.

Ultimate Batman #1 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin and Clayton Cowles begins the story of the Ultimate Universe’s Batman, a young working-class man who lacks the luxury of a billionaire lifestyle to return to. In the issue, he visits the zoo where his father died in a mass shooting and holds a flower in memory of him. When Bruce comes home to his apartment, he is greeted by a familiar face that will stun any longtime Batman fan: his mother, Martha Wayne..

Martha Wayne is alive and well in the Ultimate Universe.with an intact pearl necklace around her neck. Having one of Batman’s parents in his life opens up endless storytelling possibilities moving forward, and Batman will never be the same now that his mother is by his side.

Ultimate Batman’s new origin refutes classic death

Bruce Wayne’s Mother Is Still Alive in the Ultimate Universe

Batman’s unforgettable origin story from Crime Alley has been remastered for DC’s new Ultimate continuity, and while it’s similar to the original in some ways, there are key differences that make it unique. In the Ultimate Universe, Thomas Wayne is a teacher who takes Bruce and his classmates on a field trip to the zoo after Bruce wins an engineering competition. Everything goes well until the sound of a gunshot is heard. Thomas hides the schoolchildren, including Bruce, in a bat enclosure and tells his son: “Bruce, no matter what you hear, don’t open that door.” The rest, unfortunately, is history.

Because Thomas Wayne is the only one of Batman’s parents present at this fatal shooting, Martha Wayne survives and raises Bruce as a single mother. Apparently, she and Bruce have a sweet and caring bond. Her career has seen her work closely with Mayor Jim Gordon, serving Gotham in her own way and even giving a rousing speech at his town hall. Next to his mother The Ultimate Universe version of Batman is not an orphan in DC history.which fundamentally distinguishes him from most versions of Batman.

Batman’s origin story has been the basis of his character for 85 years.

The Death of Bruce Wayne’s Parents Defines the Dark Knight

Batman’s backstory has been retold countless times, although its core aspects have remained the same in each iteration. Young Bruce Wayne is watching a movie with his parents, and while walking through Crime Alley, they encounter a mugger named Joe Chill. In a panic, the robber shoots Thomas and Martha. causing Bruce to watch in horror as his parents are killed right in front of him. This tragedy determines who Bruce will grow up to be and sets him on the path to becoming Batman.

Losing his parents in Crime Alley was the driving force behind Bruce Wayne donning the cape and cowl.. After watching his mother and father die at the hands of a criminal, Batman dedicates his life to avenging them while stopping Gotham’s criminal elements from doing the same to anyone else. His mother still present in the Ultimate Universe is a huge difference that sets this updated origin apart from anything that’s been done with the Batman mythos in the past, and this first issue offers clues about Martha’s role in Bruce’s life.

Martha Wayne now takes Alfred Pennyworth’s place in Batman Lore

Alfred Pennyworth goes from confidant to cold-blooded killer

Typically, the role of Batman’s closest confidant in DC history is played by Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred is the Wayne family’s loyal butler who becomes Bruce’s father after his parents’ untimely death. Here, in Absolute Continuity, Alfred plays a more antagonistic role in Batman’s story.. A special agent tasked with eliminating designated targets, Alfred sets his sights on the Dark Knight after seeing him fight Gotham’s brutal new gang, the Party Animals. Batman manages to defeat Alfred in their battle, and the two are poised to become rivals in a major shift in DC history.

With Alfred plotting against Batman rather than supporting him, the opportunity arises for a new character to take his place as Bruce Wayne’s guiding hand. And then Martha Wayne comes to the rescue. Bruce’s mother will replace Alfred as the closest person to Batman.offering support when he needs it. Judging by the way Bruce hides the truth about his whereabouts, Martha does not seem to know that he is Batman, unlike Alfred in the main DC sequel. It will be interesting to see if he eventually reveals the truth to her about his vigilante alter ego, and if Martha will help Batman from the shadows like Alfred does.

The Ultimate Batman’s Backstory Is the First of Many Changes to Bruce Wayne

The Ultimate DC Universe Reinvents the Iconic Batman Story

Ultimate Universe rewrites the stories of traditional DC superheroes, and its bold take on Batman rebuilds him from the ground up as a completely different person than Batman readers are accustomed to. This Bruce Wayne is not made of money. and he has to work to support both himself and his mother. Instead of living in Wayne Manor, they live in a standard Gotham apartment. Bruce doesn’t have an extended Bat-family, a Batcave full of the latest technology, or a Justice League to back him up. Batman’s status quo couldn’t be further from his traditional way of life in this brand new universe.

Of all the changes to Batman’s history in Ultimate continuity, the fact that Bruce’s mother is alive may be the most intriguing. Martha Wayne is a character whose role is typically limited to flashbacks, which is why she has a more prominent role in Snyder and Dragotta’s novels Ultimate Batman This is definitely something to be excited about. This darker Batman lacks a wider support system, but his mother’s presence ensures he is not alone in a world turned against him. Readers will have to wait and see how Martha Wayne changes trajectory BatmanThe story of how she finally got the opportunity to raise her son.

Ultimate Batman No. 1 available now from DC Comics.