But as the readers would soon discover, this reboot would not remove anything from Batman's past this time around in fact the exact opposite occurred.Īfter the end of Batman's 'One Year Later' story, noted writer Grant Morrison became the head writer for the eponymous 'Batman' monthly magazine.

In the wake of Infinite Crisis, Batman's history was rebooted yet again. Batman, like most of the DCU, had at least two attempts to reconcile this, by first separating the Golden Age Batman from the Silver Age Batman and then later by partially rebooting Batman's history with the Crisis Crossovers of Crisis on Infinite Earths and Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!. Yet being published in at least one, then two, book(s) continuously for 70 years presents two problems: (1) how to keep the character of Batman interesting and (2) how to keep the character from becoming too esoteric as time goes on. And in the decades that have followed his debut, the Caped Crusader has been influenced by a slew of great artists and writers each having a unique interpretation of the character and a good number leaving a lasting impression on the Dark Knight and his world. In the years since then, Batman has become one of DC's premier superheroes along with Superman and Wonder Woman, Batman comprises a vital part of DC's Trinity. The two had a mentor-mentee relationship that helped to flesh out both characters and make them more relatable.īeware the Batman did not last long enough but it was still a great show in its own right.Detective Comics published the first story of 'The Bat-Man' in May of 1939, written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane.

While other shows have focused on Batman’s more well-known allies, like Robin and Batgirl, Beware the Batman introduced a new character in Katana who added a new dynamic to the show.

One of the most interesting aspects of the show was its portrayal of Batman’s relationship with his allies. The show also took inspiration from the lesser-known Batman comics, like Grant Morrison’s run on the character, which helped to give it a fresh and unique feel. It featured a more modern and stylized animation style, with CGI animation that made the action scenes feel more dynamic and fast-paced. Together, they faced off against classic villains like Anarky, Magpie, and Ra’s al Ghul.īeware the Batman was a departure from some of the other shows that had come before it. He was joined by his new partner, Katana, a skilled martial artist and swordswoman. The show featured a younger version of Batman, one who was still learning the ropes of being a superhero. While it may not have had the staying power of some of its predecessors, it was still a great show in its own right. This series aired on Cartoon Network for one season from 2013-2014, with only 26 episodes produced.

Beware the Batman is one such show that deserves a second chance.

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