DC is publishing a new monthly Batwoman, a/k/a Kate Kane series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (Note, there are some “Night of the Monster Men” spoilers in The Hollywood Reporter article.) Written by Marguerite Bennett with art by Steve Epting, Batwoman will kick off in February with a Rebirth-style one-shot, then the first issue in March.

“There has never been a heroine I have loved more than Batwoman,” Bennett said in a statement. “Her flaws, her ferocity, her struggle to rise above her own history and find a way to serve the greater good and those she loves — she's always cut me straight to the bone. To be a queer woman and to see a queer woman as not just a part but a pillar of the Bat-family was life-changing, inspiring and gave me the courage to pursue this career in comics. The opportunity to add to Kate Kane's story and legacy is both an honor and a sincere dream come true.”

Before starting the new series, Bennett and James Tynion IV will write the two-issue “Batwoman Begins” arc which will appear in Detective Comics starting in January. It will follow the events and conclusion of the “Night of the Monster Men” crossover story that is currently being released in Gotham-centric Batman, Detective Comics, and Nightwing.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to work on Batwoman,” said Epting. “I love the character design and how she fits into the whole Batman mythos, and I’m looking forward to the artistic opportunities the story will provide. Batwoman has a rich visual history and I’m thrilled to be a part of it!” 

“Batwoman is yet another example of the character depth, richness and diversity present in Gotham City,” Batman group editor Mark Doyle said in a statement. “Fans have really responded to her role in Detective Comics, and we all love Kate here in the Bat-office, so that made it an easy choice to return her to a solo series.”