"Batman: The Brave and the Bold" (2008) TV series 2008-????

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Seasons:

1 | unknown

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

An updated animated series centering on the Caped Crusader himself as he partners and deals with his fellow superheroes in the DC Comics universe.

Plot Keywords:

Batman | Team Up | Superhero | Character Name In Title

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Nov. 13	7:30 PM	TOON	The Fate of Equinox	#1.26
Sat. Nov. 14	8:30 PM	TOON	The Fate of Equinox	#1.26

Cast

Diedrich Bader	...	Batman / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2009)
James Arnold Taylor	...	Green Arrow / ... (12 episodes, 2008-2009)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

USA:TV-Y7 | Singapore:G | Australia:PG

Company:

Warner Bros. Animation

Trivia:

Based on the DC comic book of the same name that debuted in 1955. Each issue of the comic book featured two characters or groups teaming up to fight a stronger villain; unlike the TV series, Batman did not become a permanent fixture of the publication until 1960, and then only until 1983. The initial run of the publication was from 1955 to 1983, but was revived (without Batman as a regular character) from 1991 to 1999, and again from 2007 to the present.

Silver Age fantastic!

I've been a fan of the Batman for 25 years, and got to experience first-hand the evolution of the character from campy cultural powderpuff to Dark Knight. As great as the change has been, sometimes it's necessary to stop trying to out-Frank-Miller the character. (Just look at what they did to the Spirit. Awful.)

The new "B:B&B" is a clever, fun, and completely refreshing take on Dark Knight and the DC Universe, using Silver Age-style artwork and contemporary snappy patter. Special kudos go to whomever is in charge of the music: rousing, brassy big band numbers that add to the show's flair. The new takes on classic characters like Green Arrow and Aquaman (the best take on Aquaman in television history!) is a double scoop of goodness.

Batman is, first and foremost, a comic character, and comics are, first and foremost, supposed to be fun. This series is *FUN*, a real blast to watch. If you can't handle the change, there's a half-dozen other anti-hero animated Batmans to sate your appetite. But you'll be missing out on a whole other dimension of the character. Highly, highly recommended!