Batman’s Best Ally Finally Gets the Upgrade Fans Have Been Waiting For

Published Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. DC Comics' hottest high fantasy reimagining just gave one member of the Bat Family the superpowered transformation fans didn't know they needed to see. Apart from marking the return of one of DC Comics' most beloved settings, Dark Knights of Steel II #1 (by Tom Taylor, Otto Schmidt, Arif Prianto, and Wes Abbott) sees Zala Jor-El join the ranks of the Amazons after marrying her beloved Diana. Of course, not everyone is so happy to see two powerful houses combined, leading to an epic confrontation with one of Black Manta's monstrous behemoths. Fortunately, the heroes of this realm all have at least one person watching over them. And, even if Barbara Gordon is only now coming into her own as a true Oracle, that won't make her seemingly infinite in...