Renee Montoya Returns as The Question in New Justice League Series

Following a three-part story in The Brave and the Bold, writer Alex Segura continues the adventures of Renee Montoya/The Question in a new series, alongside artist Cian Tormey. Segura, known also as a mystery novelist, is currently working on Spider-Society for Marvel and Mad Cave’s new take on Dick Tracy. The new series, titled The Question: All Along the Watchtower, will see Montoya unraveling a series of crimes, with murder involved. Whether a Justice Leaguer becomes a victim or there’s another reason for the investigation taking place in the Watchtower remains a mystery.

On his Substack, Segura assured fans that there will be plenty of cameos and Easter eggs. Batman’s whereabouts are uncertain—perhaps he called in Renee for a specific reason, or maybe he’s a suspect and can’t investigate himself. Segura described the story as “a love letter to Renee, the work of [Dennis] O’Neil and [Greg] Rucka, and the DC universe as a whole.”

“If the title didn’t tip you off, All Along the Watchtower chronicles Renee/The Question’s journey in the JL Watchtower, after being enlisted by Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to solve a series of deadly events. And yes, there might be a murder or two,” Segura teased. “It’s a noir murder mystery on the biggest DC stage, featuring my favorite DC Comics character. Thrilled would be an understatement. The Denny O’Neil/Denys Cowan run on The Question, along with Greg Rucka’s work on Renee in Gotham Central, 52, and with Cully Hamner as The Question, are seismic influences on me as a writer and on this book. It’s not a job I take lightly, and I’m definitely working hard to perfect that blend of classic noir crime fiction with superheroics.”

Notably, “All Along the Watchtower” is also a Bob Dylan song, appearing on his 1967 album John Wesley Harding. Intriguingly, the song debuted the same year as The Question character, created by Steve Ditko for 1967’s Blue Beetle #1. These characters, along with others from Charlton Comics, were eventually sold to DC and served as the underlying basis for Watchmen. The tenth issue of Watchmen, titled “Two Riders Were Approaching,” takes its title from Dylan’s song lyrics.

Here’s the solicitation text for the first issue, per Polygon:

Renee Montoya investigates a murder mystery on the Justice League Watchtower

Who watches the Watchtower? In the wake of Absolute Power, the Justice League Unlimited has created a haven for all heroes–but can they keep it secure? Enter Renee Montoya, reeling from an abrupt end to her time in Gotham and looking for a place to hang her hat. But the Trinity didn’t bring her up to the Watchtower to relax–there’s a dark threat bubbling underneath the surface, and only the Question and her ad hoc support team stand a chance of figuring out who the problem is before it’s too late.

Source: ComicBook.com