Published Feb 5, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
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As Batman heads towards his latest adventure, DC has confirmed he'll be joined by iconic hero Green Lantern. But sporting a new design, this isn't the version of the Ring-Slinger you might have been expecting...
Alan Scott's Green Lantern Stars in New Batman Adventure
In recently released solicit data, DC revealed that Batman #8 will star Alan Scott - the original Green Lantern. Scott is one of Gotham's first ever heroes, wielding a magical ring and lantern. Jorge Jiménez's cover shows Scott, Poison Ivy, Vandal Savage and Batman, with the promise of an anthology approach to their stories.
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April 1, 2026 |
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Ryan Sook |
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Jorge Jiménez |
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A hero. A villain. A reporter. Three old men, on one night in Gotham, each have encounters that will reverberate across their city forever. Series writer Matt Fraction is joined by sensational guest artist Ryan Sook for an unforgettable new chapter of the Caped Crusader's ongoing story. |
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The art shows Alan Scott's Green Lantern in his classic costume, but sporting a new beard. Jiménez's art emphasizes Green Lantern's billowing shirt and cape, with a pronounced collar and crisp folds.
This May Not Be the Team-Up Batman Fans Expect
Alan Scott debuted in 1940 and has acted as a mentor to Green Lanterns like Hal Jordan and John Stewart, despite not having a formal membership in the extraterrestrial Green Lantern Corps. He's a founding member of the Justice Society of America, operating as a worldwide hero, but often returns to his hometown of Gotham.
While Batman generally maintains a working relationship with other superheroes, he and Scott have a fractious past. Scott hasn't always approved of Batman's methods, and as a hero of light, he has a hard time with Batman's utilization of fear and darkness. Indeed, most of Earth's Green Lanterns are on poor terms with Batman.
However, with Vandal Savage attacking Gotham through its institutions, it makes sense that Alan Scott's Green Lantern would step in and show particular interest. The immortal Savage started out as an enemy of Alan Scott in Green Lantern #10, and the two have clashed many times since with Gotham as their arena.
Whether he likes it or not, it seems the Dark Knight's latest adventure will include oversight from one of DC's oldest and most respected heroes - one who doesn't have much patience for Batman's fear-based tactics and has a major personal grudge against the issue's villain.
Batman #8 is coming April 1, 2026.
Created By Martin Nodell, Bill Finger, John Broome, Gil Kane, Dennis O'Neil, Neal Adams
First Appearance All-American Comics
Alias Alan Scott, Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Simon Baz, Jessica Cruz, Sojourner Mullein
Alliance Justice League, Justice Society of America, Green Lantern Corps
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