While James Gunn’s new DC Universe has yet to fully introduce its version of the Caped Crusader, the HBO series Lanterns appears to be dropping major hints. A key character, Sheriff Kerry Kane, is a Gotham City native whose surname carries significant weight in Bat-lore.
The “Kane” name is historically tied to the Wayne family, with various members serving as prominent figures like Batwoman. Whether this is a narrative breadcrumb leading to Batman: The Brave and the Bold remains to be seen, but it suggests the Dark Knight’s presence in the DCU is already established, even if he remains in the shadows for now.