For reasons pertaining to both gameplay and narrative cohesion, it is clear that while tensions brew naturally between characters, the interactions betweenGotham Knights’ protagonists will be wholesome. Fans have already seen the tip-toed connection between Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, and a newer look confirmedDick’s former romantic relationship with Barbara Gordon.Because fans will be able to play as any dynamic duo they want at any point inGotham Knights’ eccentric co-op design, these relationships will seemingly be handled with as little rivalry or contention as possible to have it make sense narratively. But that may not have been the case in these characters’ pasts. On the second issue’s cover ofGotham Knights’ prequel comic,Batman: Gotham Knights — Gilded City, Batman and Nightwing are seen tussling.RELATED:Gotham Knights Reveals More Villains, Changes Release DateIt is currently unknown why Batman and Nightwing are seemingly engaged in a legitimate fight inGotham Knights’ prequel comic, but it makes some interesting implications as to the relationship they had before Bruce Wayne’s death. Based on what fans have heard and seen about each playable protagonist’s relationship with Bruce, there was no hint of any animosity lingering between them and their guardian or mentor figure. Dick is seen talking about being unsure of how to live up to Batman’s reputation in Gotham, but not about any discontent or hatred he harbored toward Bruce.
If there was indeed an incident or conversation shared between them that stirred dissent between them, it must have been fairly significant to result in a physical altercation in costume. Interestingly,Gotham Knights’ Nightwingis portrayed on the prequel comic’s cover as the one offensively slashing at Batman in an alleyway with his escrima sticks. This suggests that Nightwing had enough of a reason to attack Batman himself.
Batman: Gotham Knights — Gilded Citymay not be essential reading for fans to comprehend the events ofGotham Knights, but it will be invaluable to fans who wish to have a little more insight on its characters and what their relationships with Batman were like leading up to his supposed death. With the reveal of the second issue’s cover, fans will also learn why Nightwing and Batman had some sort of fallout in the form of a physical fight.
Each issue ofGotham Knights’ prequel comic will have an associable in-game reward players can earn through a code featured within the physical book. It was originally intended that the prequel comic’s first issue would release on the same day asGotham Knightsdid, and it is unknown if the prequel comic’s release has now shifted to the preceding Friday as the game recently has.
Gotham Knightsis set to release on October 21 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
