These eight issues bring in some characters we never got to see during the original run, like Deathstroke, Azrael, and Jason Todd, with little twists on them to fit them into the DCAU. Most of these work well enough, and the Jason Todd plot especially feels like a good payoff since it threads its way through the earlier issues before becoming the main focus. There's also a story featuring Superman and Lex Luthor, so it seems DC are allowing writers Paul Dini and Alan Burnett (both of whom were heavily involved in BTAS originally) to use as much of the DCAU as they want. Is this just a nostalgia grab aimed at almost-middle-aged dudes who grew up watching the series? Eh, probably. Does it feel good to jump down that rabbit hole remembering what it was like watching these adventures after school? Sure does. In related news, DC Comics recently announced sequel titles to their 2021-released Batman ’89 and Superman ’78 comic series. The titles, based on the classic live-action Tim Burton Batman and Richard Donner Superman theatrical features, follow Batman and Superman’s further adventures in the worlds established by their respective films. Continue below for cover artwork and details, provided by DC Comics.

I get to work with Paul again and Alan for the first time” he reveals. “You couldn't ask for better scripts to inspire this happy bat-artist.” The first half of the book is more interesting, since it features an adaptation of the Court Of Owls for the Animated Series universe, but even that feels oddly restrained, all things considered. Ty Templeton’s cover for Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Three #8 is a clear homage to the cover of 1992’s The Batman Adventures #1, also drawn by Templeton. The Batman Adventures was the first of DC Comics’ many Batman: The Animated Series tie-in titles. Aaaah, Batman The Animated Series!! Like many children, it was my gateway into the world of the Dark Knight! A show for kids that demonstrated the right amount of maturity-told it like it was-didn't gloss over how harsh and unfair the world can be. It was even educational. It gave me a glimpse of mental illness and how some people have a warp sense of justice while others simply want to watch the world burn (besides the Joker). How I've longed for a continuation of this epic series!Hardware" is a one-issue (two digital issues) storyline that has a seven-story tall robot steals salvageable alien tech from Wayne Enterprises –including the remains of the computer tyrant Brainiac, which has Bruce Wayne as Batman finding himself matching wits with his counterpart's business arch-rival – Lex Luthor. DC Comics digital-first mini-series available in both digital and print editions; series complete and on sale

DC Direct first arrived at the idea of creating new action figures in the style and spirit of the classic Batman: The Animated Series after seeing the continued demand for their bestselling action figures based on the series.With Straightman and Task Force X behind us, Batman: The Adventures Continue Season 3 begins new arc focusing on the al Ghuls and a changed Gotham City. More than the final story for the miniseries and even Batman: The Adventures Continue as a whole, it’s almost framed like a finale for the universe all together. Of course, we know that isn’t the case because the DCAU that this takes place in continues on to include the events of Justice League, Justice League: Unlimited, and eventually Batman: Beyond. Nevertheless, the series’ pieces are arranged for one last confrontation.

The only thing that really lets the volume down is the final issue, an extra-sized Christmas special that does the same thing with Arnold Wesker that's been done so many times before (complete with gruesome Scarface murder). It doesn't really feel necessary, nor does it add anything to canon that we haven't already seen. The first collection of Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman’s all-new tales set in the world of his beloved animated show is finally here! Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed series written by Weisman and illustrated by George Kambadias, Gargoyles: Here in Manhattan reintroduces the Manhattan Clan, a Gargoyles family newly dedicated to their mission of defending humanity in modern-day New York. But even though their commitment is strong, their bonds are about to be tested to the limit when nefarious factions from all across the world attempt to steal that rarest, most precious of possessions… an unhatched Gargoyle egg! Overall, this was a joy to read. If you loved the animated series you get stories and art that perfectly capture the feel of that beloved series. You get a Lex Luthor/Superman guest shot. You get the Red Hood. You get Deathstroke trying to recruit Batman's helpers (Batgirl and Robin) and you get a sweet Christmas tale with Ivy, Harley and that Ventriloquist villain...Scarface (I think). what's not to love.Of course, the action figures are only one part of this. For the past few months, fans have been getting all-new adventures set within the world of Batman: The Animated Series in the Batman: The Adventures Continue digital first series, written by Dini and Alan Burnett and drawn by none other than Templeton. This bi-weekly comic, set after the final season of Batman: The Animated Series, has been telling the stories Dini and Burnett might have written for characters like Red Hood, Deathstroke and Azrael had the animated series continued. Jason Todd is revealed to have been the second Robin all along and meets a similar fate to his original counterpart in being beaten half to death and then blown up by the Joker, believed to be dead, only to show up later as the Red Hood. Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-) #13". ComiXology. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020 . Retrieved October 20, 2020. Batman: The Adventures Continue Season One by Paul Dini, Alan Burnett: 9781779507891". Penguin Random House . Retrieved June 2, 2021. DC Direct fans rejoice, Batman: The Adventures Continue has arrived! At last, fans are finally able to re-immerse themselves in the iconic Batman animated world with all new action figures, carrying on a much beloved part of DC’s rich history.