The Batman side of the DC Comics universe is set to grow even further, with the recent announcement of the Batman and The Signal miniseries. The comic will pair the Caped Crusader with his newest prodigy, Duke Thomas, who was recently christened with his own superhero mantle and costume.
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This news – from the miniseries itself, to Duke’s new costume and name, to the concept of him protecting Gotham during the day – has created quite a reaction amongst DC Comics fans online. So we thought we’d compile a few of our favorites.
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DUKE THOMAS IS BACK AND THE CREATIVE TEAM IS GREAT AND I AM INCREDIBLY EXCITED https://t.co/PYbiiQXyIV
โ Zora @ FlameCon H91 (@zhgilbert) August 9, 2017
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Batman and Duke Thomas, aka The Signal. I’m so about this. Although the suit is VERY Wolverine, I like this way better. pic.twitter.com/GVqNty32XV
โ ?Pickle Ricc? (@ericmatthewr_) August 9, 2017
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Not sure why ppl think there shouldn’t be someone defending Gotham during the day. It’s a good idea actually. #TheSignal #Batman pic.twitter.com/e9xltn3iLp
โ viะธยทcษะธt (@thejerseymonk) August 9, 2017
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? DAYMAN OH AH AWWWW… ?
โ Aunt Nancy (@Kirktastical) August 9, 2017
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Batman and the Signal. I like the sound of that? https://t.co/nkdJFDsni7
โ lil intro vert |JL (@meezus_christ) August 8, 2017
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I’m super excited to read this. I like how Duke has a reverse colour scheme of Batman. Keep up the good work @Ssnyder1835 @SirTonyPatrick pic.twitter.com/s4B9BjVcwh
โ Click ? (@ClickPlay2Panic) August 9, 2017
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Duke Thomas. Batfamily. Not a Robin. Not a Sidekick. A Signal. https://t.co/YTmBkK9fiZ
โ Chaotic Good (@SageTerrence) August 9, 2017
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I think we know where this Duke Thomas, “Signal” costume is heading. Make it happen DC pic.twitter.com/hnXvP6m5iF
โ Charlie (@Xonslaught) August 9, 2017








