The shocking death of Batman was a monumental moment to kick off the epic DC K.O. tournament, but the truth of Bruce Wayne’s transformation has unleashed an even bigger twist. Rather than dead, Bruce has been resurrected in the future of a world created by the death of Batman. Just in time for a new force of Robins to come face-to-face with “The Bat Who Fell.”

The reveal of the new costumed Robins (and their surprising array of weaponry) is officially unveiled in the first preview pages for DC K.O. Knightfight #1, featured below:

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The Dark Knight is forced to take a different path in the tournament for the Heart of Apokolips — one that has turned Gotham into a deadly arena where Batman must battle against the Batmen of the future! Who are these Batmen? Stay tuned to find out!

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The New Robin Army is Revealed in DC’s Future Without Batman

But Who Has Been Recruited, Armed, And Armored as A Team of Robins?

In the preview for DC K.O. Knightfight #1 from Josh Williamson and Dan Mora, Bruce only has a handful of seconds to take in the futuristic skyline of Gotham City before being attacked. Confronted by not one, but an entire squad of costumed Robins in unique uniforms and using unique weapons, all assumptions have been thrown out the window. This is not the Gotham City Bruce left behind, nor are these any Robins he or readers will recognize.

The official explanation of how Batman survived being killed by Joker is entirely new to fans, but raises questions about just how ‘dead’ other heroes who have been killed in DC K.O.’s first round truly are. But pushing all thosee riddles aside, the Robins are a total surprise. Audiences had been told that Batman would face future Robins in this series, but that was only limited to his actual former Robins, having matured to take his place as Batman. So it must be asked: which of Bruce’s proteges, if any, do these Robins serve as sidekicks?

DC K.O. Knightfight #1 is available November 5, from DC Comics.