Beware The Batman

[Raph's Girl]

Warning: The following is not a joke. I repeat not a horrible joke.

The next Batman series has been announced. It will air in 2013 and be called Beware the Batman. It will be CGI and have KATANA as his side kick and a gun toting Alfred. :ohwell:

http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/gallerypictures/35489L.jpg

Also Cartoon Nework will have a block called DC Nation that'll feature Aardman created claymation Batman shorts, Plastic Man shorts, Doom Patrol Shorts....and a Lauren "I created My Little Pony Friendship is Magic!" Faust shorts called "Super Best Friends Forever" featuring Wondergirl, Batgirl, and Supergirl) These shorts will run for 3 years on Cartoon Network and debut in spring 2012.

U can see these announcements and more here: TXXCdpxLNO8

[Magneto]

A gun toting Alfred. Well, .... that's most certainly different for Alfred in a animated series.

Regardless, it's Batman. I'm sure I'll atleast check it out once to see what it's all about.

[Andrew NDB]

Interesting. Seems to be rooting from the Morrison Batman & Robin comics with the villains of Pyg and the Toad guy from the beginning of it.

[CyberCubed]

Is it just me or is every new Batman cartoon going to forever be inferior to B:TAS?

I guess it is true, you can never top the classics.

[ToTheNines]

Is it just me or is every new Batman cartoon going to forever be inferior to B:TAS?

I guess it is true, you can never top the classics.

Brave and the Bold kicks ass.

This is certainly iffy, but I'll give it a chance.

[ZariusTwo]

Interesting use of Katana...perhaps they don't want to use Robin because the current one ages Batman too much?

Awesome use of Pygg though

[Slap-Happy]

I like it. Specifically Alfred.

But Batman's suit design is strange to me. It's a solid gray suit except for the symbol, cowl and belt

[TheCanadiandrome]

i hope i get to see this, i'm curious

[CyberCubed]

Why is it that every new Batman show needs a gimmick?

Why can't they do another standard Batman cartoon in Gotham City like B:TAS? They can add in Robin, Batgirl, etc. eventually but what is wrong with the classic Batman formula?

I realize The Batman was kind of like that, but all the villains were turned into super mutants in that show.

[The Stryker]

Know why they don't do a show exactly like TAS? Because that already exists. Why do the same sh*t.

[Samhain]

This looks good to me. I'll check it out when it starts.

[Cowabunga Carl]

Looks like it will be interesting. It's fun to see all the different takes on Batman. Then again I'm one of those kind of people who likes radically different takes on things. Well within reason. I mean they need to stay true to the heart of the material. I'll give this a chance.

[CyberCubed]

Know why they don't do a show exactly like TAS? Because that already exists. Why do the same sh*t.

There are a million different ways you can do a Batman show in Gotham City. Nobody is saying it has to be exactly like B:TAS, just a regular Batman show without any gimmicks.

[Ninjinister]

This has my interest.

[sdp]

I'm not sure, too early to judge. BTAS has already done and while it could be done better I'd rather see something I haven't which would be a Gotham Knights with a bunch of the Bat family, that's what I'd want, so much potential and stories that haven't been done, instead of Batman's early life and solo or even just early career with the first batgirl/robin. there is so many more mythos to pull stories from.

[oldmanwinters]

Man, this is gonna be a hard adjustment for me. One thing that I feel Batman and the TMNT have in common is that they have been successively reimagined in just about every incarnation they have stared in. For whatever reason, it works for those franchises, even though not every fan buys into every new incarnation. I don't know if I'm gonna like the new Batman show (or the new Turtles for that matter), but I will probably give it a try anyway.

[Turo602]

Hmm... Why? Why must they ruin Batman? I can't take this show serious. First off I'm not a fan of CGI shows since I have yet to find one that interest me. And this new look is just a big no for me. First TMNT now this. Guess I have to wait longer for a new back to the basics good looking Batman cartoon.

[Slap-Happy]

Hmm... Why? Why must they ruin Batman? I can't take this show serious. First off I'm not a fan of CGI shows since I have yet to find one that interest me. And this new look is just a big no for me. First TMNT now this. Guess I have to wait longer for a new back to the basics good looking Batman cartoon.
Do you know what Concept Art means?

[Turo602]

Do you know what Concept Art means?

Yes, and this is what is representing this show at the moment. Anyway, I highly doubt the show will change for the better as in the way it looks.

[ZariusTwo]

People bitched like babies when Brave and the Bold came out, and that ended up becoming universally loved

[Turo602]

People bitched like babies when Brave and the Bold came out, and that ended up becoming universally loved

Yeah, Brave and the Bold succeeded in doing what it was going for. It didn't even look that bad either. But this show......man, Batman's head and those damn legs.

I'm still disappointed at the fact that The Batman didn't go on for more seasons, spawn a Superman spinoff, or even get another movie. The Hush movie that never happened seemed interesting too. The Rumors episode was also supposed to be about Hush.

Enough of The Batman though, I just want to see a new Batman cartoon that looks great and just follows the regular Batman formula. Just the other day I was thinking about when we're gonna get another Batman show and BAM! This shows up....I wish it didn't.

[Slap-Happy]

Wonder if Diedrich Bader will be Batman again. I bet it's a completely new actor, but Diedrich was great.

I'd like it to be Kevin Conroy, but somehow I don't see him doing this.

[CyberCubed]

It's going to be a new actor obviously. Every new Batman cartoon had someone new playing Batman.

Even the Batman in Young Justice.

[Slap-Happy]

Oh, yeah, Bruce Greenwood is Batman in Young Justice right?

[shuriken]

Eh. It looks wierd as hell. But I thought the same thing about The Batman and Brave abd the Bold so BOTH of those shows shut me up pretty good. I won't judge it until I see an actual episode. And if i don't like it I won't see it. Regardless I find myself watching less and less tv anyway. so yeah

[Redeemer]

I look at the animation design and truthfully it looks like Batman has chicken legs... and his head looks like a rectangle. Its going to be hard for me to watch it, bc I jst dont like the animation design. I will give it props, bc it looks like its going to be original in terms of story. uggh.... I love the art design in young justice I wish they would do a justice league spin off from...:(

[Turo602]

I look at the animation design and truthfully it looks like Batman has chicken legs... and his head looks like a rectangle. Its going to be hard for me to watch it, bc I jst dont like the animation design. I will give it props, bc it looks like its going to be original in terms of story. uggh.... I love the art design in young justice I wish they would do a justice league spin off from...:(

Exactly what I was thinking. Seeing Batman in Young Justice makes me want to see a show with Batman that looks like that. And dude, you are so right about the chicken legs. Reading that made me laugh for some reason. :lol:

[Raph's Girl]

http://www.shortpacked.com/comics/2011-10-10-beware.png :lol:

[Redeemer]

http://www.shortpacked.com/comics/2011-10-10-beware.png :lol:

Gotta say pretty damn funny.....
I never said the animation was ****** or low budget, how can I haven't seen it. But I can say I dont like the animation style, bc its rght there in my face and frankly I jst dont like it..... I rarely like any cgi cartoon, but I particularly dont like how the designs are in this batman.

Hey why wasnt Batman Beyond on that list???? I mean yeah I was ten at the time and wanted to take time to critize it.
Heaven forbid if I voice my opinion

[Raph's Girl]

Hey why wasnt Batman Beyond on that list???? I mean yeah I was ten at the time and wanted to take time to critize it.
Heaven forbid if I voice my opinion

Dave Willis forgot to put it on there. :lol:

[Jester]

There were people decrying Batman:TAS for it's art style?

[KROW]

http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/gallerypictures/35489L.jpg

His head looks weird. Alfred reminds me of John Steed.

[lethrhd]

its a regression!
The Batman- 21st century
Batman Brave and the Bold- resembles the silver age (50s-60s)
Beware the Batman- looks like the golden age (30s-40s)

[KROW]

its a regression!
The Batman- 21st century
Batman Brave and the Bold- resembles the silver age (50s-60s)
Beware the Batman- looks like the golden age (30s-40s)

To me, Batman: TAS took place in the '30s and '40s, what with the makeup of the automobiles, weaponry, and architecture. Perhaps this is more '20s? Batman kinda resembles the look he had when he first appeared in Detective Comics.

[CyberCubed]

How are they honestly going to show Alfred constantly shooting pistols in a kids cartoon? Isn't this the kind of thing the networks try to shy away from?

And who the hell is Alfred going to be shooting at? Robots?

[AquaParade]

Forget this Batman cartoon!!

Did I hear "Doom patrol claymation shorts"???

**** yes!

[Raph's Girl]

The first official poster from Beware The Batman was released today at Cartoon Network's upfront. Batman looks way better than the initial design we saw last year.


http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1203/28/beware.htm

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1203/28/beware.jpg

[Raven]

I will admit that does look slightly better.

[TurtleTitan97]

Way better than the concept art. Now this is a Batman to beware. Hope this show rocks.

[KROW]

Better looking head.

[Leonardo87]

It's alright; It more looks like a game version of Batman Vengeance, but that game was based on the New Adventures.

[TheCanadiandrome]

can't wait to see it, if i get to see it

[Raph's Girl]

Teaser Trailer now available!!!

Hmm... cool looking Batmobile. Don't know who voices Batman but it sounds like Kevin Conroy!

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/1204/18/bewarethebatman.htm

[ToTheNines]

That absolutely was not Conroy. The CGI looked great though, this could be an awesome show. Can't wait for the premier.

[Candy Kappa]

I hate that teaser... not long enough!

[Turo602]

Looked cool until Batman showed up.

[TurtleTitan97]

Sweet batarangs, Batman! That was actually pretty cool. His voice sounds alright.

[Cure]

That looks awesome.

[LeoNerdo]

I won't judge until I see the show, but I don't think this Batman will be for me, much the same way that The Batman wasn't for me. I love Brave & the Bold, and BTAS will always be the definitive animated Batman in my eyes.

I do like that they are going to introduce the rogues that haven't been animated before, instead of re-treading the same old same old. And trying to keep things fresh, lame as it is, by having Batman backed up by Katana and.... Alfred is commendable. If this was just another Batman vs. Joker, Penguin, Riddler etc. I would say why bother? Also, I think Supes deserved a new animated show before we got another Batman universe.

[TurtleTitan97]

Also, I think Supes deserved a new animated show before we got another Batman universe.

I have to admit, as much as I love getting a new Batman cartoon, I do wish a new Superman cartoon would be made. I wonder why there hasn't been one since Superman TAS?:tconfuse:

[ToTheNines]

There was Legion of Superheroes, and Superboy's basically the star of Young Justice.

I bet they make one not long after Man of Steel comes out.

[TurtleTitan97]

I bet they make one not long after Man of Steel comes out.

I hope so. I really would like to see Superman have his own series, not just appearing in other DC shows and guest starring in just a few episodes.

[CyberCubed]

I really don't get why they crank out one new Batman show after the other.

The Batman has been all but forgotten about. And Batman is still on Young Justice.

[Raphael86]

I have to admit, as much as I love getting a new Batman cartoon, I do wish a new Superman cartoon would be made. I wonder why there hasn't been one since Superman TAS?:tconfuse:

I've wondered that same thing. Every time I watch GL: TAS, I always wish they'd do a Superman show in that style. Hopefully they will, cuz I adore Superman. He's my #2 favorite super after the Hulk.

[TurtleTitan97]

The voice of Alfred has been cast. He will be voiced by J.B. Blanc.

[Redeemer]

There was Legion of Superheroes, and Superboy's basically the star of Young Justice.

I bet they make one not long after Man of Steel comes out.

Really I didn't get to watch legion of super heroes that much, but it wasn't exactly focused on him.... Thats like saying Robin got his own tv show, bc he was the leader of Teen Titans.... I think Super-man definitely needs his own show again.

And in all honesty I agree I am tired of all the recent batman shows....I didn't even get to see "The Batman" that much, but I loved the tone and the story was decent imo, if they had to do another batman series I wish they would do another Batman Beyond series

[Raph's Girl]

Just saw the panel from Comic Con for this show.

Couple tidbits:
1: Bruce doesn't eat. He's completly devoted to crime fighting and sticks to a liquid diet
2: He RARELY sleeps
3: It's around year 5 and Jim Gordon is still LT
4: No Joker, Riddler or any of his regular rogues.

Here's the cast:

Anthony Ruivivar (in his first major role) – Batman/Bruce Wayne
J. B. Blanc (who did voices in the Marvel anime stuff) – Alfred Pennyworth
Kurtwood Smith (Red Forman in That 70s Show) – Lt. James Gordon
Sumalee Montano (Arcee in Transformers Prime) – Katana/Tatsu Yamashiro
Udo Kier (Prof. Pericles in Scooby Doo Mysteries Incorporated) – Mister Toad

Here's the panel:
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[Cure]

Huh. You would think someone like Batman would know the importance of rest and food.

[TheCanadiandrome]

yeah you'd think so

[TurtleTitan97]

Looks interesting. I'm glad to hear Sumalee is going to voice Katanna. Arcee is one of my favorite characters in Transformers Prime. :)

[TMNT_Guy]

a gun toting Alfred.
Isn't one of Batman's defining character traits that he absolutely hates firearms? Is the next Fatastic Four show going to have The Thing being absolutely thrilled with his new powers?

[Leo656]

Meh. I'll see it at some point. The Batman didn't thrill me, so I barely caught it. Brave and the Bold was OK. This looks somewhere in between.

As a personal trainer, I have to say it is absolutely, physically impossible for someone to be Batman - that is to say, built like a brick sh*thouse, strong enough to punch through brick, fast enough to dodge bullets, and an all-around Olympic-level athlete - without at least 4-5 hours of sleep a day and a high-calorie, low-fat, protein-rich diet. Michael Phelps eats like 8000 calories a day and all he does is swim.

Unless he "rarely" sleeps while being intravenously injected with a "liquid diet" of blender-whipped tuna fish and whey protein, this Batman should snap his ankle the first time he jumps from a fire escape, given his level of malnutrition. I "get" what they're going for, it's just a silly and unneccesary bio point. Good thing they never show cartoons eating or sleeping anyway, and they'll never reference it again. :P

[Zulithe]

Thanks for the panel links RG. I love listening to Kevin Smith talk geek.

[ZariusTwo]

Having no Joker, Penguin, or Riddler around is a big risk for a new Bat-show, but at least it gives those characters more of a break. It's fairly hard to come up with a new definitive take on some of them with DCAU forever fresh in the mind. Though I have to admit, The Batman's Marilyn Manson take on The Riddler was ace

[CyberCubed]

This is like the 4th or 5th Batman incarnation since B:TAS:

DCAU Batman
The Batman
Brave and the Bold
Young Justice Batman
Beware the Batman

I know Young Justice isn't a Batman show but its still a different Batman than the others.

[Galactus]

Isn't one of Batman's defining character traits that he absolutely hates firearms? Is the next Fatastic Four show going to have The Thing being absolutely thrilled with his new powers?

Most modern intepretations of the character give him an irrational hatred of fire arms but as many will point out he started off using guns but what is rarely mentioned is that even after they were deliberately taken out of his arsenal he didn't have the phobia of them that he has developed in recent times. He's trained with them and even though he didn't like it he trained his Robins in the use of them.

[Raph's Girl]

Most modern intepretations of the character give him an irrational hatred of fire arms but as many will point out he started off using guns.

Yep. He started out in the 30's by killing his enemies.

[TMNT_Guy]

Yeah, and Bugs Bunny was once Daffy Duck's hero.

That may have been how Batman was before, but his character has evolved and changed from how he was originaly depicted. His parents were killed by a man with a gun, I don't see how his hatred of firearms is irrational.

[Galactus]

Yeah, and Bugs Bunny was once Daffy Duck's hero.

That may have been how Batman was before, but his character has evolved and changed from how he was originaly depicted. His parents were killed by a man with a gun, I don't see how his hatred of firearms is irrational.

It's irrational as it's portrayed as a mental problem. Isn't it hinted in the comics that Batman allowed himself to "die" because he'd used a gun? Even the DCAU is guilty of this, in the Batman Beyond pilot Bruce does what's necessary to survive and grabs a gun to defend himself and afterwards he looks shocked as if he'd committed a vile act. Disliking something and having an inbuilt terror of it is another.

It's only comparitively recent addition to the mythos anyway. The Batman I grew up with that trained Jason Todd and Tim Drake didn't like firearms but was trained in using them incase he was ever in a situation were he had to.

[oldmanwinters]

To quote Anne Hathaway's Catwoman, "About that whole no guns thing...I'm really not as committed to it as you are."

[TurtleTitan97]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/27/warner-bros-tones-down-beware-the-batman-animated-series-following-aurora-shootings

[Mr.Turtle]

It's irrational as it's portrayed as a mental problem. Isn't it hinted in the comics that Batman allowed himself to "die" because he'd used a gun? Even the DCAU is guilty of this, in the Batman Beyond pilot Bruce does what's necessary to survive and grabs a gun to defend himself and afterwards he looks shocked as if he'd committed a vile act. Disliking something and having an inbuilt terror of it is another.

It's only comparitively recent addition to the mythos anyway. The Batman I grew up with that trained Jason Todd and Tim Drake didn't like firearms but was trained in using them incase he was ever in a situation were he had to.

and after he failed to save jason frm the blow up, he shud hate fire even more.

[Galactus]

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/27/warner-bros-tones-down-beware-the-batman-animated-series-following-aurora-shootings

Understandable. I hope it doesn't affect the quality of the cartoon although given that it's was sold on being a more detective driven and realistic show then the idea they're cutting out realistic aspects is a bit bothersome.

and after he failed to save jason frm the blow up, he shud hate fire even more.

Why? Jason wasn't shot, he was beaten with a crowbar and took the brunt of an explosion.

Batman's failure was not getting back to were he left Jason late but rather not whipping Jason into a reliable sidekick that wouldn't just go off in an emotional temper or rather not realising that Jason probably wasn't cut out to be sidekick in the first place.

Given the tragic real life events around the new movie it'll obviously never happen now and given how I feel about firearms I feel a bit weird making an argument for it but the idea that Bruce would give up because he'd used a gun in order to save his life is crazy.

[Mr.Turtle]

^ jason was tortured by joker before death yes. that's wut i mean. n jason isn't just a sidekick he is also a son to batman.

[Raph's Girl]

n jason isn't just a sidekick he is also a son to batman.

Yeah.. an adopted son. Bruce adopted Jason, Tim, and Dick. His only biological son is Damien.

[Shreddhead]

Ok even if i had no problem with the gun thing, I have a major problem with Alfred. He still looks like a friggin butler! They just gave him a bowler hat and some guns. I wonder how long itll take the Gotham Police to look for all the old butlers in the city.

[CyberCubed]

This show sounds like a diasaster. They can't make it a serious detective show and then make it for kids at the same time.

[Mr.Turtle]

i think batman shud hate guns even more after jason got into it. u kno, he used a gun to threaten batman n tried to make him do unhornorable thing remember?

[KROW]

This show sounds like a diasaster. They can't make it a serious detective show and then make it for kids at the same time.

Shelby Woo gonna kick you upside the head.

[ZariusTwo]

This show sounds like a diasaster. They can't make it a serious detective show and then make it for kids at the same time.

This is the dumbest thing you've posted yet. Of course they can.

[TurtleTitan97]

New images for "Beware the Batman":

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I have mixed feelings about Alfred's new look. Also, Fringe actor Lance Reddickis confirmed that he will be voicing Ra's al Ghul.

[ZariusTwo]

I like Alfred's look, really backs up his ex-spy pedigree.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I like Alfred's look, really backs up his ex-spy pedigree.
He looks more badass than Bruce does :P

[Raph's Girl]

Alfred looks like an old timey boxer from the 1800's... *lol*

Katana's a former CIA agent?? What?

[Garfield]

Huh. You would think someone like Batman would know the importance of rest and food.

I know right.

Its kind of a lousy message for kids to.

Maybe the show will handle it differently as in, it will be a character flaw that he'll have to overcome.


New images for "Beware the Batman":

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I have mixed feelings about Alfred's new look. Also, Fringe actor Lance Reddickis confirmed that he will be voicing Ra's al Ghul.

Wow, look at Alfred, that is definatly different. I'm interested to see how it is. I'm actually all for having more obscure Batman villians.

[CyberCubed]

If the Nick TMNT show taught us anything, don't judge a CG cartoon until it airs.

[shuriken]

Mr. Toad reminds me of a classier version of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khxy8ZTf1X4
Anyway Alfred looks bad-ass. They should make a show about Alfred instead. He looks like an old timey bare knuckle boxer. All he needs is the curly stache.

[ToTheNines]

Katana as the sidekick is pretty ****ing retarded if you ask me. I know they're trying to do different stuff and that's why they're not using Dick or Barbara, but damn. So many other under-rated Bat sidekicks!

Jason was the second Robin in the DCAU as far as I'm concerned, they just gave him Tim's name and general look. And he got some spotlight in the Red Hood movie, so I can see them not wanting to use him but he's still a better pick if they're trying to be different.

Tim hasn't been done right yet, he's done nothing in Young Justice.

Stephanie Brown is about due. And hell, Cassandra Cain would have been awesome to see in this show, I think.

Last but not least, we have Damian. He hasn't had a legit animated appearance yet either.

[sdp]

This show seems so old to me now, it was first announced at the same time as Young Justice and while BATB was going to air or was airing S3. So when is this show due? It's replacing YJ and GL right? so it should be out later this year or in the fall?

I'm not liking what I hear about it except the fact that it's different from past batman shows. But with that in mind I was sure the next Batman cartoon was going to be about an older Batman with his full bat family, not start again with a rookie/early batman. Dick is my favorite character but I'm tired of seeing him as Robin. This show changing Dick is stupid, why not have an older Batman with his other Robins or Batgirls? I was also hoping there'd be a crossover with GL counting both are CG but with that show failing it probably won't happen.

[CyberCubed]

I actually wonder if "gun-toting Alfred" has been axed due to all the recent tragic shootings.

I just cannot imagine Alfred shooting realistic pistols in a kids show.

[Candy Kappa]

I just cannot imagine Alfred shooting realistic pistols in a kids show.

Almost no cartoon show depict realistic guns, cause the guys making the cartoons lacks balls. just look at the 90's X-Men cartoon series, you got farmers with pitchforks and laser guns then chasing Nightcrawler. It is hilarious.

Disney had balls when they did Gargoyles, sadly dem balls are gone

[CyberCubed]

Since this is a Batman show CN will probably allow this series to hit 65 episodes. They always need a Batman show to past 3-5 years so this will do just that.

[snake]

PROFESSER PIG??????? And MR TOAD?
What is this? Those new villians:tmad:

Atleast Alfred looks cool. Still, I'm not judging anything until it airs.

[Candy Kappa]

PROFESSER PIG??????? And MR TOAD?
What is this? Those new villians:tmad:

2007 (Prof. Pyg) and 2009 (Mr. Toad) isn't that new

[snake]

2007 (Prof. Pyg) and 2009 (Mr. Toad) isn't that new

Sorry I didn't know they existed before, gee they are using obscure villians! Well I guess I just have to wait and see if I like their charecters

[Raph's Girl]

PROFESSER PIG??????? And MR TOAD?
What is this? Those new villians:tmad:


Prof. Pyg and Mr. Toad are members of the Circus of the Strange in the comics. Pyg likes to kidnap people and turn them into mindless zombie like things he calls Dollotrons. Seriously...He even turned Comissioner Gordon into a Dollotron once.

[snake]

Prof. Pyg and Mr. Toad are members of the Circus of the Strange in the comics. Pyg likes to kidnap people and turn them into mindless zombie like things he calls Dollotrons. Seriously...He even turned Comissioner Gordon into a Dollotron once.

Nice,do you think this plot will be adapted to the new series?

[Coola Yagami]

They aren't that obscure... they're just newer villains. Pyg has been seen quite a lot during the original Batman and Robin run before the New 52,

[CyberCubed]

I hope this show has strong writing. The backlash from Young Justice/Green Lantern being canceled will take a toll on this one.

Otherwise we're looking at a similar Spectacular to Ultimate Spiderman situation for DC fans.

[Justin]

The show looks like it could be interesting. Though, I was hoping for more of a DCAU-like Batman, similar to GLTAS.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I'm not sure what I think of Alfed, but I'll give the show a shot.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can't wait! Bring it on

[Zany Orange Dude]

Can't wait! Bring it on

:tlol:That's the spirit!

[Half Shell]

I'll have to wait to see what they've done to Batman in this series... A new animation style and Alfred at that age... Well, i hope for a good explanation. Of some kind.

[ZariusTwo]

I'll have to wait to see what they've done to Batman in this series... A new animation style and Alfred at that age... Well, i hope for a good explanation. Of some kind.

Here's your explanation: Fresh alternative take on the character. Deal.

[Half Shell]

Oh. I didn't mean to look like i don't like the idea since the beginning, so calm down. I do like this new idea for Batman. I have liked all of his series, in fact.

[JoshDA7X]

Has there been an announcement for the release date?

[Justin]

Has there been an announcement for the release date?

Summer 2013.

[CyberCubed]

This show is getting a lot of hate on Toonzone with people declaring they won't even watch it because Young Justice was canceled. :roll:

What a bunch of idiots. At least wait till the first 3-5 episodes air before thinking a show will suck.

[ZariusTwo]

I've been dealing with people like that on other forums. Really ridiculous. It's as bad as hating Ultimate Spider-Man just because it replaced Spectacular, and not because the show is itself god-awful

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

just watched the first episode. its quite good. its a return to the dark serious batman that we got in Batman: the animated series.

this is a Batman where he gets hurt. A LOT. within the first minute, he has to pop his shoulder back into place.

the main villains are professor pyg and mister toad. they have been seriously toned down from their comic book versions, as they are 2 of the most violent and graphic villains in Batman history

overall, judging by the first episode, i give it an 8/10