By Rob Siebert
Editor, Fanboy Wonder

We may need another Bat-Signal.

The New York Post reported today that starting this October, there will be two Batmen in the DC Universe: Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson.

The Bruce Wayne character was presumed dead in early 2009, but returns this fall. Grayson, who was once Robin the Boy Wonder, and later Nightwing, has been in the role since last June.

“Just as readers were getting comfortable with the idea of former sidekick Dick Grayson playing the role of Batman, along comes Bruce Wayne’s triumphant return to the Cape and Cowl,” DC Comics editor Mike Marts told Newsarama. “Is Gotham City ready for two Batmen? Is the world? And who’s to say the fun will end there?”

Grayson will remain the star of the Batman, Detective Comics and Batman & Robin monthly titles. Bruce Wayne will be the star of Grant Morrison’s new Batman, Inc. title, as well as David Finch’s upcoming Batman: The Dark Knight. Morrison’s title will feature Batman “branching out” into a wider role, teaming with other heroes.

“Grayson’s role really is the protector of Gotham City,” DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan Didio said. “But we thought it only made sense for Bruce Wayne, a billionaire, to take a more global view.”

To avoid confusion, Bruce Wayne’s costume will once again bear a yellow oval over the Bat emblem on his chest. Dick Grayson’s costume will remain the same.

Damian Wayne, Bruce’s son and the new Robin, will presumably remain paired with Grayson, but will interact with his father as well.

“So aside from the new interaction between the two Batmen, there’s the interesting relationship between Bruce and his son,” DiDio said.

Batman Inc. #1 comes out Nov. 3. Batman: The Dark Knight #1 comes out Nov. 24.