Tom King and Mikel Janin's most recent
Batman story arc,
I Am Suicide, is now four issues deep, and has followed Batman putting together his own
Suicide Squad to free the Psycho Pirate from Bane's custody to cure Gotham Girl. While many thought the arc's title referred to this story device, it turns out that King had a much deeper meaning in mind, which he reveals in issue #12.
In a letter to Selina Kyle, who is being transferred to Arkham Asylum after her alleged murder of over 230 people, Bruce reveals a startling new truth: that he attempted suicide as a boy after the death of his parents. It was through this "act of surrender" that Bruce decided to take up his crusade as Batman, declaring in his letter to Selina that
"I am Batman. I am Suicide."
What do you think of this new development/retcon to Batman's beginning? Let us know in the comments!
About The Author:
Matt is a graduate of the Ryerson University School of Journalism, and has been a fan of superheroes since he picked up his first comic book issue as a child. While he works as a professional musician, Matt has a massive passion for comic books, films and heroes, along with participating in discussion and debate with the CBM community.