Here's an interesting Instagram post from Michael Uslan, who's been an executive producer for many Batman projects. We have "Respect The Past" on top of a picture of Batman: The Animated Series and "Embrace The Future" on top of the promo art for this series. You think it could mean something?
Edited by jessicadicicco610 on Jun 10th 2021 at 9:49:29 AM
Maybe. It could be just hammering in that this is Spiritual Successor.
We're supposedly getting a first look
at the series during DC Fandome in October.
I'm currently watching the DC Kids Fandome livestream on You Tube. Apparently, the show is coming out in 2023.
Alright, so we have some new details about this series. Unfortunately, none of them include new screenshots or animation footage like other announcements. In any case, J.J. Abrams, Bruce Timm and James Tucker talked about reimagining the concept of B:TAS "for a new generation" with Caped Crusader. (Starting at 2:40:00)
- Timm's elevator pitch was "More Batman: TAS than Batman: TAS". It's a back to basics approach that Timm had to deal with in the 90s, but seemingly fewer restrictions on what could be considered "adult violence or content". (2:41:11)
- No Justice League, no other superheroes, just Bruce and the Bat fighting through Gotham's cesspool. (2:41:38)
- Tucker adds that this Batman is initially "low-tech", but will develop his equipment alongside his own character. For instance, seeing how the Batmobile spawned from prototype versions used on the show. (2:42:06)
- Abrams believes this will be an "incredibly complete, physiological story about some who need to be redeemed" in the first season. (2:42:27)
- According to Tucker, there are some "role changes". For instance, Batman hasn't earned the trust of the police or Jim Gordon, and vice versa. The audience will be seeing that development in a "will they, won't they" manner. (2:42:36)
- Timm hopes he can strike another iconic reinterpretation of classic rogues, like Joker or Catwoman, much like B:TAS. (2:43:04)
- Bruce Timm's anniversary short "Batman: Strange Days" served as another solid inspiration for this series's old-school approach (minus the black and white color design). It will have a noir sensibility set in a "timeless 1940s-like world". In fact, this may reflect on the world's fashion, vehicles, and architecture. (2:43:21)
- That being said, the approach for characters will feel "more modern", in terms of inclusivity and representation. (2:44:06)
Surprisingly little response, which is also understandable. 
On a related note, comic artist Krisafer Anka revealed that they had made designs for a potential Batman animated series in 2019.
So that's two potential Batman series that were considered prior to Caped Crusader. The other one being Batman: The Long Halloween, before evolving into a movie. Considering the long gap between Beware the Batman and now, I wouldn't be surprised if any more pitches were offered.
Yeah, other than the return of the art deco from the original B:TAS series and the involvement of James Tucker, there's not a lot of info I'm personally excited about.
Most of the selling points (younger, low-tech Batman, barely established relationships with usual allies and the city, psychology of Batman, etc.) have already been explored by The Batman and especially Beware the Batman, not to mention other movies, games, and even alternate comics that also did younger, loner Batman. I kinda rolled my eyes at the "Bruce Wayne is just a disguise" part too. I really wish that No Man's Land pitch would've gotten a chance. That at least would've done a lot of new things for Batman cartoons.
I hope execution proves me wrong, but yeah.
Latest blog update (November 5th, 2022).
The only thing I hope is that they make the Joker go back to his more criminal mastermind roots rather than the modern serial killer since I kinda want a Joker that challenges Batman in a battle of wits rather than "I kill your loved ones to make you break your code" shtick.
The Head of the Hydra
This is more of a general want I have for any Batman product, but an adaptation of the Knightfall story with Azrael eventually would be dope as Hell.
"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."According to Hollywood Reporter, comic book writer Ed Burbaker is the head writer of this series' 10-episode Season One.
And Brubaker is no stranger to the world of the Caped Crusader. In fact, the books that helped make Brubaker’s name were Batbooks from the early 2000s, among them was the highly-regarded Catwoman comics with artist Darwyn Cooke. He was also the co-writer and co-creator of Gotham Central, which took a street-level, police point of view approach to Gotham City’s underbelly.
“Here’s something few people know, but the original Batman: The Animated Series was one of the things that made me want to write superhero comics in general, and Batman in particular,” Brubaker told THR in a statement. “If not for what Bruce Timm and all the talented writers and artists did with that show, things like my revamp of Catwoman with Darwyn Cooke (who worked on BTAS) and Gotham Central with Greg Rucka and Michael Lark, would never have happened. So when Bruce Timm offered me the chance to come work on this new reimagining of Batman with him, James Tucker, J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, I jumped at it.”
He continued, “Their vision for the show, with a slightly more pulpy take on the character, and a new way of looking at the world of Gotham, set in the past but viewed through a modern lens really sold me, and so far every part of it has been a blast to work on. I can’t wait until the rest of the world can see what we’ve been building the last few months in the writers room. All I can say is, it’s not what anyone is expecting … but in a good way.”
Huh. I'd figured Brubaker would be pretty reluctant to get back with the Big Two considering his remarks on Falcon and Winter Soldier. Still, good to see that he seems to be excited by it.
Also, is this the first confirmation that the show is actually a Period Piece?
Cool get. I liked Brubaker's Batman material, so I hope that quality translates to the show.
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I think it was touched on in the Fan Dome interview. A bit more pulp-inspired, but the perspective will be more modern. No black-and-white approach like in the Strange Days short.
The Head of the Hydra
Damn Brubaker, that's fucking awesome. ![[awesome]](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/minis/award_star_gold_3.png "[awesome]"){kind=small}
Edited by slimcoder on Jan 7th 2022 at 5:24:07 AM
"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."According to the DC FanDome interview, it sounds more like a Anachronism Stew approach than a full-on Period Piece, similar to (you guess it) Batman: The Animated Series note .
The article also featured some "early development art" of this series' Batman by Timm himself.
Edited by XMenMutant22 on Jan 7th 2022 at 10:16:01 AM
OK, I didn't think it was possible for me to get more excited for this show, but now I am.
Given Timm said that it’d have modern standards of representation in terms of the cast, I don’t think it’ll be a period piece unless it’s a case of Politically Correct History.
I assumed it’d just be like BTAS; retro aesthetic but taking place in the present.
Also holy shit. Brubaker is a big get. This creative team so far is crazy stacked.
Edited by comicwriter on Jan 7th 2022 at 7:14:29 AM
The Camp Crystal Lake Slasher
As long as this isn't a mystery box, I'm sold on this.
Jason has come back to kill for Mommy.
Brubaker being involved is the first thing that really makes me think it's shaping up to be something on the better side.
"The difference between reality and fiction is that fiction has to make sense." - Tom Clancy, paraphrasing Mark Twain.
The Head of the Hydra
Gritty noir goodness.
"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Do you think they'll make more announcements about this show to coincide with the release of The Batman in theaters this year?
I wouldn't bet on it. It's still not due until sometime next year, and usually other Batman cartoons that come out around movie releases don't tie to those movies too much. I would expect character designs and cast announcements this year, though. Maybe even a teaser.
Latest blog update (November 5th, 2022).
On the one hand, I think this looks great and I'm looking forward to it. On the other, I wonder at the wisdom of continually establishing Batman in a "timeless '40's" world. Might be a better idea to show a young Batman starting out in a world that seems more familiar to modern viewers. I don't know that Bruce Timm is the one to do that, but certainly someone can.
Still, I suppose the same thing could have been said about the original Batman: TAS, so perhaps it'll work out fine. If nothing else, it'll be nice to see Batman without the small army that is the Bat-Family.
Disasturbator
Wonder what their version of Joker will be like,monster clown or gangster?
New theme music also a box
Mild note: The hot streak of animated Batman series having banger openings needs to continue. Even more so as a supposed Spiritual Successor to Batman: The Animated Series.