We literally just interviewed JH Williams III, and how appropriate is it that the next day (today) a Batwoman on-going is announced?
So try this one on for size – remember when Williams said that he wouldn’t be comfortable with anyone other than Rucka trying to tell the story? Well, it remains true – JH Williams III will be both writing and arting the upcoming Batwoman on-going series! He won’t be alone in this, though. W. Haden Blackman will be stepping in to co-write with him, who wrote the Star Wars: Force Unleashed videogame, as well as receiving help in the art department from Amy Reeder, the artist behind the Madame Xanadu on-going on Vertigo.
“Our goal is to tell a riveting action adventure tale with some heart and drama to it,” Williams said. “We want the reader to learn even more about who Kate Kane is as Batwoman – showing why she is an important addition to the Bat Family of heroes beyond what has already been addressed. We are also wanting to really make sure we start building additions to her own “rogues gallery.” Just how will Kate deal with the fallout between her and her father, Jacob? Will Kate be able to find love other than Renee Montoya, a.k.a. The Question? And as far as flavor – there will be a sprinkle of creepy beings, myth and legends, government agency intrigue, and a surprise return of a fan-favorite character.”
This is incredibly exciting, even if Rucka isn’t involved. I know we can all make reference to how great it would be if Rucka was around, but given that he’s not and the keys to the car have been left with Williams, his co-partner from Detective Comics, I’d imagine that we’re relatively safe. I’m sure the book will be an entertaining read regardless, and I look forward with great excitement to more JH Williams III art.
For the full press release from DC, check out that link. Are you ready for a Kate Kane on-going?
