Dc's Iconic Villains Receive Stunning Redesigns in New Series
WHO:
The Guardian - Sebastian Stan is rumored to portray Harvey Dent/Two-Face, with Scarlett Johansson suggested as his wife, Gilda.
The Guardian - Brian Tyree Henry is suggested to portray Harvey Dent in a different capacity.
ComingSoon.net - Writer Scott Snyder is involved in the creation of the new series.
Screen Rant - The redesigns feature three Batman villains.
WHAT:
The Guardian - The main antagonist in "The Batman Part II" may be the Court of Owls, a secret society in Gotham.
ComingSoon.net - The latest issue of Absolute Batman introduces disturbing transformations of Gotham villains.
Screen Rant - The villains are transformed into nightmarish body-horror creatures.
WHERE:
ComingSoon.net - The transformations take place within the context of Gotham City.
WHEN:
ComingSoon.net - Issue #22 of Absolute Batman is mentioned as the source of the new designs.
WHY:
ComingSoon.net - The redesigns aim to redefine what it means to be a Gotham rogue.
HOW:
The Guardian - The Court of Owls is described as the city's masked ruling class, exploiting a property portfolio that dates back to the Pilgrims.
ComingSoon.net - The issue reveals the origins of this world’s Harley Quinn while unveiling the reimagined villains.
(UPDATED July 10, 2026 16:45 UTC)
In exciting casting news for "The Batman Part II," Sebastian Stan is rumored to take on the role of Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face, with Scarlett Johansson suggested to play his wife, Gilda, while Brian Tyree Henry is being considered for a different portrayal of the character. The film's main antagonist may be the Court of Owls, a secret society that operates in Gotham, described as the city's masked ruling class. This shadowy group is said to exploit a property portfolio that dates back to the Pilgrims, adding a rich historical layer to the story.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 14:52 UTC)
In an exciting development for comic book fans, writer Scott Snyder is behind the creation of a new series that introduces disturbing transformations of Gotham villains in issue #22 of Absolute Batman. These redesigns feature three iconic villains reimagined as nightmarish body-horror creatures, aiming to redefine what it means to be a Gotham rogue. The issue also reveals the origins of this world’s Harley Quinn while showcasing these chilling new designs within the dark backdrop of Gotham City.