Warning! Contains Spoilers For Detective Comics #1088!
One majorBatmanvillain just irrevocably altered life in the DC Universe – by finding a cure for death itself. Death is what gave birth to Batman, and it’s something he’s been fighting against ever since, but now,Talia al Ghul has seemingly solved that problem forever, by reverse manufacturing the infamous Lazarus technology.
The cure for death was revealed inDetective Comics#1088’s backup story, “Golden Child,"– written by Dan Watters, with art by Christopher Mitten. In this story, Talia experiments on Arzen Orgham and manages to revive him with an ingenious twist on the Lazarus Waters that her father often used.
This is a major feat for Talia and it completely changes the world of the DCU. Previously, someone had to use a Lazarus Pit to be revived, and they had to use it almost immediately after death; with Talia’s new system, it seems nearly anyone could be revived.
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Talia Al Ghul Has Perfected Her Father’s Lazarus Technology, Conquering Death In The DCU
Detective Comics#1088, Backup Story “Golden Child” – Written By Dan Watters; Art By Christopher Mitten; Color By Patricio Delpeche; Lettering By Steve Wands
Talia’s new Lazarus Waters have the potential to be far more powerful than the Pits ever were.
The Lazarus Pits have long been a part ofBatmanlore. Ra’s al Ghul most often uses them, but other people have used them as well. Batman famously used a Lazarus pit, along with a few other ingredients, to reviveDamian Wayne after his death, and Talia al Ghul infamously used a Lazarus Pit to bring Jason fully back to life. Still, these Pits always had major drawbacks, such as temporarily driving someone insane after they first exit the Pit. Another major drawback was the Lazarus Pit was mostly unable to revive people if they’d been dead for too long.
The Lazarus Pits were all destroyed during the events ofLazarus Planet, and since then, it seems to just be accepted that death is a permanent part of the DC Universe now. This has entirely changed though, as Talia has seemingly perfected the Lazarus Waters, or at least gotten close to it. With Talia’s new technology, she’s perfectly capable of reviving people, even if they’ve been dead for long periods. Arzen was dead for several days at least, and she brought him back with ease. Talia’s new Lazarus Waters have the potential to be far more powerful than the Pits ever were.
Talia’s evolution of her father’s Lazarus technology is a radical development for the DC Universe, and it could be here to stay.
Talia’s Lazarus Waters Are Far Stronger Than Her Father’s Pits
Detective Comics#1088 – Written By Ram V; Art By Guillem March; Color By Luis Guerrero; Lettering By Ariana Maher
Talia’s evolution of her father’s Lazarus technology is a radical development for the DC Universe, and it could be here to stay. Talia’s new Lazarus Waters aren’t in any danger of being destroyed, unlike the Lazarus Pits. It seems that the madness that’s usually inflicted when someone returns is also lessened, as Arzen was only mad for a few seconds, unlike the several minutes that Ra’s often went through. Now the next time someone close toBatmandies, which is undeniably going to happen,he might just have a solution for it with Talia al Ghul’s brand-new Lazarus Waters.
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One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
