A new animated series revolving around Batman is set to hit the airwaves later this year as part of Cartoon Network’s DC programming block. The show, titled Beware the Batman, will mark the first series featuring the world’s greatest detective in CGI form. There will also be changes to some of the characters, including making Alfred an ex-secret agent. I’d imagine a change like this is made to make Alfred more “capable” of playing a larger role in Batman’s more dangerous adventures. It’s quite the change, but a change that I think could hold some unique possibilities for this take on Batman.
Of course, there have been several incarnations of the Dark Knight in animated series form, but none better that Batman The Animated Series – though I quite enjoyed the camp and humor of Batman The Brave and the Bold. I will definitely be tuning in to check out this latest, and apparently “darker” version!
A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans. With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!
