Who are the Knights of Gotham?

To get to know these characters and their possible source of inspiration, we’ll take a closer look at the series’ characters and two major comic book issues that may have partially inspired it. Batman: Gotham Knightsa series that ran from 2000 to 2006, and a much later six-issue 2022 series, Batman: Gotham Knights - Gilded City. Both issues tell stories about the extended Bat family, and both also primarily focus on characters other than the Caped Crusader. The earlier issue focuses on young Batman protégés such as Dick Grayson’s Nightwing, Tim Drake’s Robin, Barbara Gordon’s Oracle, Cassandra Kane’s Batgirl, and Selina Kyle’s Catwoman. gilded city it does not feature Catwoman or Cassandra Kane, it has Barbara Gordon taking on the mantle of Batgirl and Jason Todd as Red Hood completing the Bat-family.

While the latest CW series shares the same title as these comics, it quickly becomes clear that this is a significant departure from the source material. None of the previously mentioned characters are explicitly introduced, instead they chose to focus on an alternate cast, with some of the central characters also completely original and without a comic book source. Where the comics were focused on Batman and his apprentices, Gotham Knights explores the city of Gotham after Batman’s death, which actually ties it more closely to the 2022 video game of the same name. In a unique take on the series, Turner Hayes, adopted son of Bruce Wayne, forms a ragtag team of misfits made up of the children of Batman’s worst enemies. Each of these characters turns out to be a suspect in the mysterious murder of Bruce Wayne, and together they must solve the mystery and find the real killer.

Although the main cast differs from the source material and the video game, the idea of ​​a team of handicapped young heroes remains the same. Both Batman and many of his buddies often deal with and overcome their inner demons, whether it’s anger issues, violent tendencies, or the occasional lack of self-control, so using a villain’s offspring team just makes that opportunity for growth more obvious. Near the end of the original Gotham Knights comic book, the series began to look more at Batman’s enemies rather than his family, and gilded city was a prequel series to the game that explored Batman’s last case before his death. The series clearly forges its own path, but there seems to be a basis for inspiration from the source material.

Who is Turner Hayes?

Turner Hayes played by Oscar Morganadopted son of Bruce Wayne. As an original character, very little is known about him, but an early trailer gives the impression that Turner may not have been aware of his adoptive father’s alter ego. This would set Turner apart from the other orphans Bruce had taken in in the past, as many of them were trained to become Batman’s sidekick, Robin. The trailers show Turner training in swordsmanship, and it’s likely that Bruce encouraged other sports and martial arts, so he won’t necessarily be helpless. Despite this, as the son of Bruce Wayne, a heavy burden has fallen on his shoulders, and in the series, he is likely to grow into a potential leader among the knights.

Who is Carrie Kelly?

Turner may not be the Robin in Gotham Knights, but obviously Bruce Wayne spent his time teaching someone else. Carrie Kelly played by Navia Robinsonfirst appeared in comics in 1986 with Frank Miller. The Dark Knight Returns Volume 1 #1. Unlike many other Robins, Carrie has parents, and this is shown in the trailer when she drives her mother’s car to rescue the other knights. In the comics, Carrie’s parents aren’t too involved in their daughter’s life, which results in her being attacked by a group of muggers as she roams Gotham alone at night when she is only 13 years old. Batman intervenes to save her, and from that moment on, Carrie decides to become his assistant. Thanks to her persistent efforts, as well as her incredibly natural ability and intelligence, Batman agrees to train her as the new Robin and she becomes an invaluable asset. It remains to be seen how much of this will be included in the series, but it’s clear that Carrie was Batman’s loyal sidekick while Turner was unaware of his father’s undercover dealings and their working together.

Who are Harper and Cullen Rowe?

Harper (Fallon Smythe) and Cullen (Tyler DiChara) are two of the most recent additions to the Batverse featured in the series, both first appearing in 2012. Scott Snyder And Greg Capullo during the New 52 reboot of the DC Universe, Harper and Cullen had a difficult upbringing, and Harper was able to declare emancipation at a young age and start caring for her brother Cullen. Harper is a gifted electrical engineer, able to create complex machines like a makeshift defibrillator to save Batman or a simple night light so her brother doesn’t have to sleep in the dark. Cullen is not as famous in the comics as he appears in the series, as his sister seeks to actively protect and care for him so that he can live a more normal and peaceful life. Harper becomes the Blue Bird in the comics and befriends Batman both on and off the field, helping to improve his technology and surveillance equipment.

Who is Duela?

Duela (Olivia Rose Keegan) is potentially the greatest mystery in the series, at least if her character is similar to that of the comics. Made Bob Rozakis And Irv Norvik for 1976 Batman Family #6Duela is the Joker’s daughter, but her origins are nebulous. During her comic book appearances, she also claimed to be the daughter of Catwoman, Harlequin, the Riddler, Scarecrow, Penguin, and Two-Face. With an impressive list of the worst crooks in Gotham, it’s certainly worth digging into Duela’s past, and with Harvey Dent (Misha Collins), who plays a prominent role in the CW series, it is possible that his transformation into Two-Face could be depicted and a potential connection to Duela.

Who are Stephanie Brown and Brodie March?

It is worth noting a couple of other characters that appear in Gotham Knights series, most notably Stephanie Brown, aka Spoiler, played by Anna Loreand Brody March, played by Rahart Adams. Spoiler, Cluemaster’s daughter, is very smart and grew up surrounded by puzzles and puzzles. In the comics, she resented her father’s villainous behavior and became a Spoiler to help Batman and the authorities capture him. She later also became Batgirl and worked closely with Tim Drake’s Robin while they were dating. The show hints at Stephanie’s intelligence and close relationship with Turner, which could lead to her joining the Knights in their effort to solve the mystery, but Brody March seems to bring potential complications to her involvement.

Brody, Turner and Stephanie seem to navigate the same social circles and school, which can lead to a romantic triangle between them as Turner and Brody compete for Stephanie’s interest. Brody is another original character on the show who could create even more complications for Turner, as he is the son of Lincoln March. In the comics, Lincoln March claims to be the lost and forgotten son of Thomas and Martha Wayne, making Brody Bruce Wayne’s biological nephew and Turner’s legal cousin. These complex family relationships may have played a role in the series’ mysterious premise and played out onscreen as Gotham Knights an attempt to resolve the untimely death of Bruce Wayne.