Warning! Spoilers for Batman #121 by DC Comics below
Lex Luthor's attempt at taking over Batman Inc. will see the supervillain gain his own suit of armor in a brand new preview for Batman #121 by DC Comics. In a new cover from Jorge Molina, Luthor can be seen wearing a Batman armor suit that mixes both his previous warsuit and the Dark Knight's iconic look. With Batman's resources depleted, it appears Lex will make a bigger play than ever before to gain control of his assets.
In the newest chapter of Batman's ongoing series by Joshua Williamson and Jorge Molina, former members of Batman Inc. are implicated in the murder of a new villain named Abyss. When Batman travels across the globe to investigate the murder, he quickly realizes his former team is responsible. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor lets Batman know he's acquired the services of Batman Inc and is willing to protect his investments no matter the cost. A new preview for Batman #121 reveals Lex has grand plans for his new Batman team and resources as he wears his own Batman ensemble on the issue's cover.
In DC Comics' recently revealed solicits for March, Lex Luthor's sinister plan is showcased on a stunning cover for Batman #121 by Jorge Molina. On the cover, a maskless Luthor can be seen in his own Batman armor as Batman and Ghost-Maker look on. In an interview with Newsarama, writer Joshua Williamson said that a conversation in Batman #119 will see Lex taunting Bruce about being broke in the wake of having his money stolen from him. It seems Lex will flex his own resources to become a different kind of Batman.
Lex Luthor focusing his attention on Batman coming out of the Fear State event is the latest challenge the Caped Crusader faces. Luthor is using his resources to seemingly buy up lost assets that belonged to Batman and Bruce Wayne, starting with Batman Inc. Luthor's actions seem to be a ploy to try to convince Gotham City that he's a better hero - even fitting himself with his own Batman armor in the process.
It remains to be seen whether Lex Luthor's attempts to break Batman will succeed. But, by buying Batman Inc. and potentially becoming a new version of Batman, Luthor is undoubtedly making waves in what's got to be a frustrating time for the Dark Knight. Batman #121 by DC Comics is in comic book stores on March 1, 2020.
Source: Newsarama