DC's New MARTHA Twist is Wilder Than Batman v Superman

Nobody expected the "Martha" moment in Batman v Superman, delivering what is likely to remain the most iconic moment in Martha Wayne's story. But believe it or not, the Batman comics have just dropped a "Martha" twist of their own... which puts the shock value of the movie to shame.

On one hand, it's a refreshing change of pace to see Bruce Wayne's mother become such a central figure to his adult life. Something he shares with Superman in BvS, but in comics, it's been Thomas Wayne who casts the largest shadow in recent storylines. Nowhere is that truer than in DC's Flashpoint timeline, where it was Bruce shot to death, transforming his father into Batman. But now that Thomas has jumped from his alternate reality into DC's universe, he's bringing a jaw-dropping "Martha" twist along him.

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In case fans have missed a chapter or two of Thomas Wayne's story, it was recently revealed that the Flashpoint timeline never stopped existing. That allowed The Flash to give Bruce and Thomas a father-son reunion, but they parted with Thomas telling his son to give up the cape and cowl. Bruce elected not to, and... things have gone downhill since. His wedding to Catwoman was ruined. He lost Gotham to Bane. And while Thomas was revealed to be helping the villain tear Bruce down to nothing, Batman #73 begins in the last place fans would expect.

The appearance of Thomas Wayne certainly shows that Affleck's Batman design is alive and well in comics, and the desert setting is also going to conjure up BvS memories. But this is no fantasy or knightmare--Thomas has Bruce on the back of a horse, in the middle of the desert, dragging a coffin behind them as they go. Since Thomas seemed to be loyal to Bane, the first suggestion is the most dire for Bruce: that his father has brought him out into the sands to finish the job. Either that, or dig a grave for himself. But from his first panel, Thomas Wayne, the Flashpoint Batman seems more determined than ever. Yet as Bruce stirs, Thomas doesn't seem desperate, just... content.
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