DC Comics Explores Alternate 'Death in the Family' in New Miniseries
The new series delves into what could have been if Jason Todd had survived, featuring work by J.M. DeMatteis, Rick Leonardi, and Mike Mignola.
- DC Comics announces a new four-issue miniseries titled 'From the DC Vault: Death in the Family: Robin Lives!', exploring the alternate ending where Jason Todd survives.
- The series, written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Rick Leonardi, will delve into Jason Todd's plans for revenge against the Joker.
- A 'fauxsimile' edition of Batman #428, featuring the alternate ending where Jason lives, was released in December 2023, reigniting interest in the storyline.
- The exploration of Jason Todd's survival raises questions about his potential evolution into the Red Hood and the impact on his successors.
- Mike Mignola, known for his work on Hellboy, contributes a variant cover for the first issue, paying homage to the original Batman: Death in the Family story.